Letcher Farmer’s Market
July 11th from 9:00 am to Noon
at the park in Letcher, SD
(located one block north of Main Street)
Subsequent Farmer’s Markets will be held on July 25th, August 8th, August 22nd, September 12th and September 26th.
**Door prizes to be given away**
Funded by a grant from the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and sponsored by Letcher Economic Area Development.
For more information call (605)248-2242
A community picnic will be held on July 3rd at 6:30 pm at Rossy Park in Letcher. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to pass and meat to cook on the grill (or buy a brat and bun to cook for $2.00). Please bring your own plates, drinks, and utensils. Those who are interested may also bring fireworks to share. Join us for a wonderful evening of food, fellowship, and fun!
The 3rd Annual Celebration of Art was held on June 14th at the park in Letcher. Cindy Gregg organized the event. There was music and art in the park. Food was served by the Letcher Community Development Foundation. The park will be a beautiful place to continue this annual tradition!
A Chili Cook-Off was held on Sunday, June 14th in Letcher.
The Letcher Fire Department took first place with their Fire House Chili.
Jake’s Lounge got second place for their entry.
Bob Ackman’s team received third place. Thanks to all the participants and judges for hanging in there through the rainy weather!
A kickball tournament was held during the Letcher Fun Day.
The team consisting of Wade Hoffman, Tark Kingsbury, Brett Stekl, Kurt Stekl, Brandon Perman, Lukas VanLaecken, Breanna Moody, Karrie McKillop, Tatem Kingsbury, Jasmine Parce, and Karli Voorhees took first place.
The very talented team consisting of Jim Luthi, Shawn Moody, Steve Larson, Jeremy Uecker, Tanya Weinberger, Erin Brooks, Riley Zoss, Tambi Wormstadt, Jerilyn Moody, Steff Edwards, and Roxanne Larson received second place.
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The weather cooperated and it was a perfect day for the second Farmer’s Market held on June 20th at Rossy Park in Letcher. There were 12 vendors with a variety of items for sale, including produce, eggs, dog treats, crafts, and more.
Door prizes were won by Cindy Van Laecken, Leah Wurtz, and Clay Gregg. Thanks to Les Blindauer, Sally Olson, Tiffany Hoffman, and Sabrina Waldron for donating door prizes.
The next Farmer’s Market is scheduled for July 11th from 9:00 a.m. until noon at Rossy Park in Letcher.
Letcher Farmer’s Market
June 20th from 9:00 am to Noon
at the park in Letcher, SD
(located one block north of Main Street)
Subsequent Farmer’s Markets will be held on July 11th, July 25th, August 8th, August 22nd, September 12th and September 26th.
**Door prizes to be given away**
Funded by a grant from the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and sponsored by Letcher Economic Area Development.
For more information call (605)248-2242
