River Revival
A Fundraiser to Support Friends of the Big Sioux River
Friday, September 25, 2026
Friends of the Big Sioux River is delighted to invite you to our second annual River Revival, a night for clean water, community, and conservation. Join us as we celebrate and reflect upon our continued efforts to protect and restore the Big Sioux River for today’s community and future generations. It’s high time for a river revival. We hope you’ll join us in our endeavors.
LOCATION
Cherapa Interconnect, 3rd Floor
345 N Reid Place, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
EVENT AGENDA
6:00 PM | Social Hour
Begin the evening with a social hour featuring live jazz music, light bites and refreshments, and engaging conversations on the Cherapa rooftop patio. View and bid on silent auction items, including local art, vacation getaways, and more!
7:00 PM | Program
Following the social hour, make your way downstairs to the beautiful Cherapa event space overlooking the Big Sioux River. Hear from FBSR staff and board members about our pivotal work over the last year and our plans for the future. Enjoy hearty hors d’oeuvres and desserts from Minervas along with wine, beer, signature cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. As the sun sets over the river, continue bidding on silent auction items while listening to live jazz music. Together, we’ll work to revive the river, one current of change at a time.
Friends of the Big Sioux River is delighted to invite you to our second annual River Revival, a night for clean water, community, and conservation. Join us as we celebrate and reflect upon our continued efforts to protect and restore the Big Sioux River for today’s community and future generations. It’s high time for a river revival. We hope you’ll join us in our endeavors.
Tickets are available for individual purchase or a whole table that seats six people. All individual and 6-person table tickets include access to the event program along with light bites, hearty hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and one complimentary drink. A cash bar will be available for other refreshment purchases. Limited seating is available, so act now to reserve your spot.
Click here to learn more about the River Revival gala!
PURCHASE TICKETS
Tickets are available for individual purchase or for a whole table that seats six people. All individual and 6-person table tickets include access to the event program along with light bites, hearty hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and one complimentary drink. A cash bar will be available for other refreshment purchases. Click the links below to purchase your River Revival tickets. Limited seating is available, so act now to reserve your spot.
Friends of the Big Sioux River is delighted to invite you to our second annual River Revival, a night for clean water, community, and conservation. Join us as we celebrate and reflect upon our continued efforts to protect and restore the Big Sioux River for today’s community and future generations. It’s high time for a river revival. We hope you’ll join us in our endeavors.
Tickets are available for individual purchase or a whole table that seats six people. All individual and 6-person table tickets include access to the event program along with light bites, hearty hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and one complimentary drink. A cash bar will be available for other refreshment purchases. Limited seating is available, so act now to reserve your spot.
Click here to learn more about the River Revival gala!
ARTISTS
If you are an artist who is interested in donating your work to the River Revival fundraiser, please click here to submit a piece for consideration. Artwork items will go through our selection process. Once complete, we will send out an email upon acceptance with additional information. For questions, please email Emily at outreach@friendsofthebigsiouxriver.org.
EVENT SPONSORS
Interested in event sponsorship opportunities? Contact Travis Entenman, Executive Director, at director@friendsofthebigsiouxriver.org or 605-679-6973 to discuss your options today!
EVENT PARTNERS
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS COURTESY OF
Ceca Cooper
Glenn Christianson
Gregg & Judy Welch (Elk’s Peak Lodge in Lead, SD)
Jill Anderson (Legacy Villa at Lake Kampeska)
Jonathan Pederson
Mecca Rutherford
Nan Venhuizen
Sarah Wightman
Sharon Gray
Sydney Sherwood
Tim Davison
Tim Meagher