Plan Your Trip to the 2024 Honors Ceremony
Join us on September 13th and 14th as we proudly induct ten remarkable individuals into the South Dakota Hall of Fame. These distinguished individuals have been selected for their outstanding contributions to various fields, including arts and entertainment, professional, general, agriculture, education, and business.
The 2024 Honors Ceremony also marks the South Dakota Hall of Fame’s 50th Anniversary, and we are truly humbled to share the legacies of the 792 Inductees who have helped shape the state we are proud to call home.
Our newest class of inductees’ life works have had a major impact on South Dakota and beyond, and we are excited to celebrate their achievements during the 2024 Honors Ceremony.
Plan your trip to this special event
It’s never too early to begin planning your stay in the Chamberlain/Oacoma area for the Honors Ceremony weekend. Scroll down for information and travel ideas for your stay this September.
Honors Ceremony Schedule
Locations During the Weekend
Cedar Shore Resort (CSR) | Oacoma, SD
South Dakota Hall of Fame Visitor and Education Center (VEC) | Chamberlain, SD
Tuesday, September 3-14, 2024
Online Auction begins, concluding on the evening of September 14*
FRIDAY, September 13
4:00 PM | Welcome Reception for Inductees and their Family and Guests - Cedar Shore Resort Conference Area - CSR
5:30 - 7:00 PM | Grand Opening and Candidate Induction - VEC **
Public Invited. No Admission Fee.
Saturday, September 14
10:00 AM - NOON | Brunch and Inductee Panel Discussion - Cedar Shore Resort Banquet Room - CSR
Ticketed Event. Reservations Required.NOON - 1:00 PM | Meet Inductees at their Display Tables - Cedar Shore Resort Conference Area - CSR
Open to the Public1:00 - 3:00 PM | Anniversary Reunion for All Inductees - Cedar Shore Resort, Breakwater Room - CSR
Public Invited. No Admission Fee.4:00 - 5:30 PM | Social Time - Cedar Shore Resort Conference Area - CSR
Cash Bar.5:30 - 8:30 PM | Formal Banquet and Inductee Acceptance Speeches - Cedar Shore Resort Banquet Room - CSR
Enjoy Live Charity Auction over Salad and Wine. Ticketed Event. Reservations Required.8:30 PM | Online Auction Concludes - ACSR
After Banquet - 11:00 PM| Continue to Celebrate the Inductees - Cedar Shore Resort, Breakwater Room - CSR
Cash Bar and Snacks.
*All items purchased in the Online Auction and Live Charity Auction must be picked up at the conclusion of the Honors Ceremony Banquet on Saturday, September 14 at 8:30 pm.
**Transportation is available to and from Arrowwood Cedar Shore Resort running from 4:30 - 7:30 pm, provided by SD Hall of Fame. To travel from Arrowwood to the Visitor and Education Center, riders will meet outside the hotel lobby. Shuttle times for return travel will be announced.
Where to Stay
There are a number of places to stay in the Chamberlain/Oacoma area during your Honors Ceremony trip, including:
Cedar Shore Resort and Conference Center
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Baymont by Wyndham Oacoma
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Quality Inn Oacoma
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AmericInn by Wyndham Chamberlain
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Howard Johnson Hotel & Suites Oacoma
For more accommodation recommendations, google “Places to stay in Chamberlain South Dakota”.
Visit Dignity Earth and Sky
While you are in the Chamberlain area, find inspiration while visiting Dignity of Earth and Sky, a sculpture on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River. This 50-foot high stainless steel statue was created by South Dakota artist laureate Dale Claude Lamphere, who was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 1987. Dignity depicts an Indigenous woman in a Plains-style dress proudly holding a star quilt which catches the morning light in a stunning display.
Explore the Chamberlain/Oacoma Area
There are many ways to enjoy the area. Located at the crossing of Interstate 90 and the Missouri River, Chamberlain and Oacoma have provided services and rest to travelers for generations. Al’s Oasis, for instance, is a historic rest area that has one of the best restaurants in the state. But the area is more than just a rest stop–offering breathtaking outdoor spaces, and outdoor recreation opportunities, to cultural centers, restaurants, and more. Click here to learn more about the area.
We can’t wait to celebrate excellence in South Dakota with you this September. To learn more about the event and to purchase your tickets for the 2024 Honors Ceremony, click here.