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Whether you call it a legislative coffee, legislative cracker barrel or listening session, attending gatherings where legislators update their constituents on the Legislative Session is an important part of grassroots advocacy. Below is a list of upcoming, known gatherings around South Dakota for 2021. Know of an event that isn't currently on this list? Send an email to Emily.Costar@sdrea.coop so we can add it in!

Feb. 27: Elevate Rapid City Cracker Barrel

Date and Time: Feb. 27, 2021, from 9-11 a.m.

Location: Western Dakota Tech Campus Event Center

Address: 800 Mickelson Dr., Rapid City, S.D. 57703

Additional Information: Per Western Dakota Tech campus policies, masks are required for this event. In accordance with the CDC’s recommendation for social distancing, attendance will be limited to 60 people. Chairs will be set up 6 feet apart. There will also be a livestreaming option. More details can be found at https://elevaterapidcity.com/advocacy/rapid-city-crackerbarrels/

Feb. 27: Huron Coffee with the Legislators

Date and Time: Feb. 27, 2021, from 9-10 a.m.

Location: Huron Community Campus - Fine Arts Center

Address: 939 Ohio Ave SW, Huron, S.D. 57350

Additional Information: More details and contact information can be found here.

Feb. 27: Newell Cracker Barrel

Date and Time: Feb. 27, 2021, starting at 10 a.m.

Location: Newell City Hall

Address: 108 3rd St, Newell, S.D. 57760

Feb. 27: Sioux Falls Legislative Coffee - Districts 11, 15 & 25

Date and Time: Feb. 27, 2021, from 10-11:45 a.m.

Location: The HUB at Southeast Technical College

Address: 2001 N Career Ave, Sioux Falls, S.D. 57107

Additional Information: Masks are required to attend in person. This will also be live-streamed to the Sioux Fall Chamber of Commerce's Facebook page.

Feb. 27: Vermillion Virtual Cracker Barrel - District 17

Date and Time: Feb. 27, 2021, from 9 to 11 a.m.

Location: Facebook Live/Channel 3

Additional Information: The public can submit questions by calling The Vermillion Area Chamber and Development Company directly at (605) 624-5571 or sending an email to vcdc@vermillionchamber.com. There will be limited viewing open to the public on the main floor of McVicker Plaza to watch the event. Masks and Social distancing is required. In addition, the Legislative Cracker Barrel will be aired on Facebook Live and Channel 3. More information can be found at https://chamber.livevermillion.com/events/details/legislative-cracker-barrel-02-06-2021-22917

Feb. 27: Yankton Legislative Cracker Barrel - District 18

Date and Time: Feb. 27, 2021, from 10-11 a.m.

Location: Virtual via Facebook Live

Additional Information: This is a facilitated event. Questions may be submitted prior to each event to chamber@yanktonsd.com, by calling the chamber prior to the events 605-665-3636, or you may log on to the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page and submit your questions during the live presentation. More information can be found here.

Feb. 28: Faith Cracker Barrel

Date and Time: Feb. 28, 2021

Location: 2R Bar and Grill

Address: 119 Main St S, Faith, S.D. 57626

Additional Information: Sponsored by Meade & Zieback County Farm Bureau

March 5: Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce Virtual Cracker Barrel

Date and Time: March 5, 2021, from 10:30-11 a.m.

Location: Virtual via Facebook Live

Additional Information: This virtual legislative update with District 20 legislators will be streamed via Facebook Live on the Mitchell Chamber & Development Corporation page. The public will have the opportunity to submit questions during the live feed or questions can also be emailed to Meghen at meghen@mitchellsd.com. More information can be found at https://www.mitchellchamber.com/events/details/virtual-cracker-barrel-session-30422

March 6: Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Cracker Barrel

Date and Time: March 6, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Location: Jewett Theatre in the Johnson Fine Arts Center, Northern State University campus

Address: 23 12th Ave SE, Aberdeen, S.D. 57401

Additional Information: Masks are required and there will be plenty of room for social distancing. No food or drinks are allowed in the theatre.

March 6: Belle Fourche Cracker Barrel

Date and Time: March 6, 2021, from 1-3 p.m.

Location: Grap's Burger and Brew

Address: 512 National St, Belle Fourche, S.D. 57717

Additional Information: More details can be found at https://members.bellefourchechamber.org/eventcalendar/Details/legislative-cracker-barrel-304923?sourceTypeId=Website

March 6: Elevate Rapid City Cracker Barrel

Date and Time: March 6, 2021, from 9-11 a.m.

Location: Western Dakota Tech Campus Event Center

Address: 800 Mickelson Dr., Rapid City, S.D. 57703

Additional Information: Per Western Dakota Tech campus policies, masks are required for this event. In accordance with the CDC’s recommendation for social distancing, attendance will be limited to 60 people. Chairs will be set up 6 feet apart. There will also be a livestreaming option. More details can be found at https://elevaterapidcity.com/advocacy/rapid-city-crackerbarrels/

March 6: Sturgis Cracker Barrel - District 29

Date and Time: March 6, 2021, from 9 to 11 a.m.

Location: Erskine Building/Virtual

Address: 1300 Sherman St, Sturgis, S.D. 57785

Additional Information: more details can be found at https://sturgisareachamber.com/events/community-calendar/event/legislative-crackerbarrel-2/592/

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