Wagner Labor Day

05/12/2026

🎹🎶 We’re so excited for a night full of music, laughs, and nonstop entertainment! 🎶🎹

Join the Labor Day Committee on Sunday, September 6 for an unforgettable evening with Midwest Dueling Pianos! From crowd favorites to sing-alongs and comedy, this interactive show is fun for all ages and is family friendly!

📍 Sunday, September 6, 6:30PM
🎟 Admission: $10
🍿 Concessions available
🪑 Reserved seating: $250 table for 8 (contact Courtney Hanson or other LDC member)

Grab your friends, reserve your table, and get ready for a night you won’t want to miss! 🎤🎹💃🕺🏼

05/04/2026

Be a vendor at our Festival in the Park this year!! Always a family fun event!!

Its that time of year! If you or someone you know sells stuff and want to have a booth with us...please sign up at the following link!! Cant wait to see everyone again this year!!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJR2o7rdhbfxiN8GeXFXMJBGSc3PeiRPh626nEUiWRHkKhjw/viewform?usp=header

Also if you have an vendor that pre-registered last year, we will be reaching out to you in the upcoming weeks to confirm details 🙂

05/03/2026

Get ready to light up the streets this Labor Day!

This year’s parade celebrates 250 years of strength, spirit, and community—and we’re turning up the glow! Think neon lights, vibrant colors, and an electric energy that honors the past while shining bright into the future.

From glowing floats to dazzling displays, this is more than a parade—it’s a celebration of the hardworking people who built 250 years of progress.

So grab your brightest colors, bring your energy, and join us as we celebrate “250 Years & Glowing Strong!” 🎆

03/23/2026

We are thrilled to announce and congratulate our 126th Annual Wagner Labor Day Parade Marshals! 🇺🇸👏

This honor recognizes individuals who truly embody the spirit, dedication, and community pride that make Wagner so special. Their valued contributions have helped shape our town and continue to inspire those around us.

Please PLEASE join us in celebrating these outstanding community members as they lead this year’s Labor Day parade! ❤️🤍💙

Stay tuned for more exciting Labor Day festivities—we can’t wait to celebrate with you all!

03/10/2026

🎶 Sneak Peek: Labor Day Sunday Entertainment! 🎶

We’re excited to give you a little sneak peek at the entertainment lined up for Labor Day Sunday in Wagner! 👀

Get ready for a great night of live music, cold drinks, and small-town fun with friends and family. We can’t reveal everything just yet… but trust us — it’s going to be a good one. 🎤🎹

Stay tuned for the full announcement coming soon — you won’t want to miss it!

📅 Sunday, September 6
📍 Wagner
🎉 Mark your calendars and start making plans!

02/23/2026

Visit our website to nominate a parade marshal or enter the parade theme contest! This is the simplest way!
https://www.wagnerlaborday.com

***The issues with the marshal entry form has been fixed online..sorry!! Please reach out with any other concerns!

You can also cut the form out of the Announcer and deliver at any local bank or find one of us and hand deliver. Cannot wait to view all of the nominations! We couldn’t do it without an amazing community like ours!

01/20/2026

Check this out! Our very own celebration is featured in the Travel South Dakota magazine!!
Hoping to have an action packed weekend this year! Stay tuned for some special announcements! ☺️

https://www.travelsouthdakota.com/events/wagner-labor-day-celebrationkich

The city of Wagner, South Dakota has been known as the home of the "World's Best Labor Day Celebration" since 1900. The weekend is packed full of events and activities, including a road race, kiddie parade, poker run, midway/carnival, kids fishing tournament, motorcycle ride, two nights of rodeo (Sa...

01/10/2026

Can you believe our next Labor Day Celebration is in 241 days? Help us welcome our new members!
Dawson Lensing-Elsa
Stephanie Mason-Belle
Preston Nedved-Anna
Vote for your favorite costume! The loser will have a special surprise by the end of the night 🤭

12/23/2025

Go to the original First Dakota post to vote for Wagner ☺️