Biden to Headline South Dakota Democrats’ 2026 McGovern Day Dinner
The dinner will take place at the Best Western Plus Ramkota Exhibit Hall on June 5th
The South Dakota Democratic Party will welcome former President Joe Biden as the keynote speaker for its 2026 McGovern Day Dinner on Friday, June 5, in Sioux Falls.
The annual dinner will be held at the Best Western Plus Ramkota Exhibit Hall, located at 3200 W. Maple St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with dinner beginning at 7 p.m. A VIP reception is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., followed by a presidential meet-and-greet and photo opportunity at 6 p.m.
The evening’s speaker lineup also includes U.S. Senate candidate Julian Beaudion, U.S. House candidate Nikki Gronli, and gubernatorial candidate Dan Ahlers.
Individual tickets are $125, with a purchase deadline of May 25.
McGovern Day is named in honor of the late George McGovern, the longtime South Dakota senator and 1972 Democratic presidential nominee. The event remains one of the state party’s marquee annual gatherings, bringing together Democratic candidates, activists, donors, and supporters from across South Dakota.
This year’s dinner is likely to draw heightened attention with Biden’s appearance, as South Dakota Democrats look ahead to a major election cycle and seek to energize supporters across the state.
