Bridge over the Big Sioux River in Dell Rapids at sunset

Dell Rapids, South Dakota

The little city with BIG attractions.

Tucked along the Big Sioux River, Dell Rapids is a community of historic quartzite storefronts, family-run businesses, and people who show up for each other.

3,996Residents
39Historic buildings
1871Founded
20 minNorth of Sioux Falls

Welcome

Where rose-colored quartzite and the Big Sioux River feel like home.

Dell Rapids is rich in history dating back to 1871. Our historic district is 39 buildings on Main Street, almost all of them faced in rose-colored Sioux quartzite, and many restored to their turn-of-the-century elegance.

That same stone gave the town its name. Just south of downtown, the Big Sioux River cuts through the Dells, a gorge lined with tall walls of red quartzite, the kind of view you would expect to drive to a state park for. The Sioux River Red Rock Trail follows the river through town, so you can walk or bike from City Park to the water and the cliffs.

We support local businesses and our hometown. Whether you're a member, visitor, or thinking about making Dell Rapids home, the Chamber is your place to start.

About the Chamber

Annual calendar

The events that bring us together

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Award winners at the 2026 Annual BanquetMarch

Annual

Annual Banquet

Celebrating the members, businesses and volunteers who make Dell Rapids shine. 2027 date to be announced.

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Quarter Craze in Dell RapidsDate TBA

Community

Quarter Craze

Quarter Craze is coming back. Date to be announced.

Packed Street Dance crowd in front of the stage at Quarry DaysJune

Festival

Quarry Days

June 25 to 27, 2027. Our biggest weekend of the year, always the last weekend in June.

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Downtown Trick or Treat in Dell RapidsOctober

Family

Downtown Trick-or-Treat

Presented by Village Caregiving

Halloween fun downtown with our local businesses. Friday, Oct 30, 5–7 PM.

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Downtown Dell RapidsDecember

Holiday

Christmas in the Dells

December 4 to 6, 2026. Three days of lights, shopping and small-town Christmas downtown.

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Latest updates

Chamber news & happenings

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Vote for Business of the Year

Pick the Dell Rapids member business that stood out this year and tell us why. One vote per person.

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Save the date

Quarry Days 2027: June 25 to 27

Always the last weekend in June. Details are filling in now, with something new coming.

See what is coming

Friday, Oct 30

Downtown Trick-or-Treat

5 to 7 PM on Main Street, presented by Village Caregiving. Free, and everyone is welcome.

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For new residents

Just moved to town? There is a free welcome bag waiting for you.

Request a Welcome Bag
  • Information about Dell Rapids: schools, parks, services
  • Coupons and offers from local member businesses
  • Useful household items to help you settle in
  • An invitation to upcoming community events

Stay in the loop

Chamber news and event announcements for Dell Rapids businesses and residents. A few emails a month, no more than that.