South Dakota

Wessington Springs​

Why Wessington Springs? 

​A great place to spend a day, a weekend or the rest of your life!

From its stunning foothills through which natural springs flow to the town’s eight sites on the national historic register, Wessington Springs is a charming, vibrant city in the center of South Dakota. Known for its world-class pheasant hunting, Wessington Springs also offers visitors and residents abundant recreation opportunities such as camping, a 9-hole golf course, public swimming pool, hiking and fishing. With a progressive school district, modern health care campus, vibrant agriculture and business community plus a variety of dining and shopping options, Wessington Springs is a great place to spend a day, a weekend or the rest of your life!

Photos on this website provided by True Dakotan staff, Chamber & Development staff and area contributors. 

Wessington Springs welcomes you!

Wagon Train dates September 7 & 8

Kyle Evans Memorial Wagon Train will be Friday-Saturday, September 7 & 8, 2018.  Participants gather on September 6th.  For more information, contact Elton Kaus (605) 354-1526.

Moving Day!  Superintendent Dr. Pandi Pittman invites the community to be a part of the final step of the High school and middle school renovation project.  Two community move-in days are August 22 and 27.  Although heavy lifting help is needed, there are many jobs available for all physical abilities.  Questions, call the school at 539-9391.

First Day of School!  Tuesday, September 4, 2018 classes begin at Wessington Springs Schools.  Please be watching for our little ones as they will be walking or biking to and from the school buildings.

School activities begin - School activities kick off Friday, August 17th with a Home Football game vs. Wagner.  From there, there are Back-To-School nights, Volleyball games and much more!  Visit the Wessington Springs School calendar by clicking here.

What's coming up ...

BULL BASH!  The Wessington Springs Annual Bull Bash is Saturday, September 8th at the Wessington Springs Rodeo Grounds.  For more information, contact Larry Powell at (605) 539-9079.

Need to talk to someone in Wessington Springs and don't know who to call?
​Wessington Springs Area Chamber & Development Corp.  ~ ​(605) 539-1929
or visit our Chamber & Development page to contact a board member