Quarry Days crowd outside Norby's on Main Street, Dell Rapids

June 25 to 27, 2027

Quarry Days.

The biggest weekend of the Dell Rapids summer. A parade, a street dance on Main Street, the Duck Race and fireworks. Always the last weekend in June. Quarry Days 2027 is Friday, June 25 through Sunday, June 27.

Quarry Days 2027

The favorites are coming back.

The dates are set. We are still lining up the details, so check back, because this page fills in as each piece is confirmed.

New for 2027

Something new is coming.

We have something brand new planned for Quarry Days 2027. Stay tuned for the big reveal.

Packed Street Dance crowd in front of the stage at Quarry Days
Headliner to be announced

Street Dance

Live music on Main Street. Who is on stage is still a secret.

Details coming soon

Parade

Route, start time and how to enter a float will be posted here.

Girl with a decorated red, white and blue bike for the Quarry Days kids parade
Returning, details coming soon

Kids' Parade

The little ones get a parade of their own.

Rubber ducks on the Big Sioux River for the Duck Race
Sponsor to be announced, details coming soon

Duck Race

Purchase your duck and cheer it down the river.

Golf team on the green at the Quarry Days golf tournament
Details coming soon

Golf Tournament

Teams, tee times and sponsorships to be announced.

Vendor tents in City Park at Quarry Days
Returning, details coming soon

Food Trucks and Vendor Fair

Local food trucks, crafters and vendors.

Returning, details coming soon

Indoor Tent Sale

Shop the Quarry Days deals.

L. G. Everist train at the Dell Rapids depot
Returning, details coming soon

L. G. Everist Train Ride

All aboard, courtesy of L. G. Everist.

Gold fireworks burst over Dell Rapids at Quarry Days
Details coming soon

Fireworks

Fireworks light up the sky to close out Quarry Days.

Hosting something that weekend?

It's never too early to get your event on the calendar.

Planning a sale, a game, a show or anything else for Quarry Days weekend? Tell us about it and the Chamber will follow up as the schedule comes together.

Submit your event

Quarry Days 2026

Last year, in pictures.

Main Street, City Park and the riverbank fill up every Quarry Days weekend. Here is what 2026 looked like.

Crowd filling Main Street during Quarry Days
Main Street, Dell Rapids, full of people during Quarry Days
Crowd on 4th Street during Quarry Days
Neighbors at long tables on Main Street
Friends together on Main Street at Quarry Days
Quarry Days crowd under the flag on Main Street at dusk
American flag over the Quarry Days crowd
Main Street at dusk during Quarry Days
Singer on the Quarry Days Street Dance stage
Crowd dancing in front of the Street Dance stage on Main Street
Street Dance crowd seen from above
Friends at the Quarry Days Street Dance
Main Street at night during the Street Dance
Crowd waiting as the train arrives in Dell Rapids
Train at the Dell Rapids depot during Quarry Days
Train crossing in Dell Rapids during Quarry Days
Releasing the ducks for the Duck Race
Rubber ducks racing down the Big Sioux River
Crowd along the Big Sioux River for the Duck Race
Bounce houses and vendor tents in City Park
Live music at the quartzite arch in City Park
Crowd at a concert in City Park
Jigsaw puzzle contest
Golfers teeing off at the Quarry Days golf tournament
Golf team in matching flag shirts at the Quarry Days golf tournament
Sand volleyball team at Quarry Days
Sand volleyball tournament at Quarry Days

Most photos by Frances Larson Photography. See the full Quarry Days 2026 gallery on her site.

As seen on KELOLAND Living

Quarry Days 2026 on TV.

KELOLAND Living featured Quarry Days ahead of the 2026 weekend.

Video courtesy of KELOLAND Living.

Thank you, 2026

Quarry Days runs on people who say yes.

Sponsors, volunteers and local businesses made the 2026 weekend happen. Interested in sponsoring in 2027? Call 605-428-4167 or email office@dellrapidschamber.com.

See our 2026 sponsors

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