Plains, Trains, & Automobiles
Join us for a full day of transportation history, family fun, and live entertainment at Prairie Village! From classic cars and historic trains to aerial performances and unique demonstrations, this event has something for all ages.
Event Schedule
10:00 AM – Locomotive Parade
11:00 – 11:45 AM – Stilt Walking & Photo Opportunities
Featuring performers from South Dakota Aerial & Arts
12:00 – 2:00 PM – Caricature Artist
Get a custom caricature drawn by Hector Curiel
12:30 PM – “Flying the High Altitude U-2” Presentation
Presented by Stan Rauch
2:30 PM – Aerial Performance
Presented by South Dakota Aerial & Arts
4:00 PM – People’s Choice Car Show Awards
Activities Happening All Day
✈️ Local Aircraft Display & Flyover
🚂 Train Rides – Ride historic trains, doodlebugs, and motorcars around the grounds
🚗 Show & Shine Car Show – Classic cars displayed along historic Main Street
🎠 Steam Carousel Rides
⚙️ Operating Stationary Engines
🎲 Yard Games for All Ages
🚂 Free Ride Around the Grounds to wrap up the day
Bring the whole family and enjoy a day filled with history, horsepower, and high-flying fun at Prairie Village!
Date and Time
Saturday Jul 25, 2026
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM CDT
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Location
Prairie Village - West of Madison on Hwy, 34
Fees/Admission
Adult Admission: $8 Train / Carousel ride tickets separate (tickets sold at depot are cash/check only)
Kids 6-12 Admission: $4
Printed courtesy of www.chamberofmadisonsd.com/ – Contact the Greater Madison Area Chamber of Commerce for more information.
315 S. Egan Ave., Madison, SD 57042 – (605) 256-2454 – office@chamberofmadisonsd.com