Historic Prairie Village

About Historic Prairie Village

Historic Prairie Village is a living history site near Madison, SD featuring a recreated 1900's village of artifact-filled historic buildings. We also feature a working railroad, one of the only remaining railroad chapel cars, a fully operational steam carousel, a restored opera house entertainment venue, public camping, and multiple special events throughout the summer and early fall. Our founding Steam Threshing Jamboree in late August brings thousands of visitors to experience steam and horse threshing, sawmill and other demonstrations, parades, train and carousel rides, a flea market, tractor pulls, and many other entertainment options.

The Historic Prairie Villige Annual Steam Threshing Jamboree in late August brings thousands of visitors to experience steam and horse threshing, sawmill and other equipment demonstrations, parades, hundreds of tractors, train and carousel rides, tractor pulls, free musical entertainment, a large flea market, food, and fun!  

Historic Prairie Village – 2022 Events

May 7 – Consignment Auction

May 8 – Opening Day

June 5 – Miss Prairie Village/Miss Prairie Princess Pageant

June 10 – Northern Bull Riding Tour

June 18 – Opera House concert series: Holy Rocka Rollaz

June 26 – Variety Show 

July 9 – Opera House Concert Series: David Malmberg, ventriloquist

July 23 – Opera House Concert Series: Tonic Sol Fa

August 6 - Railroad Day

August 7 – 28^th Annual Car Show

August 25-28 – 59^th Annual Steam Threshing Jamboree featuring John Deere

September 5 – Closing Day

October 1 – Pumpkin Train