BELLE FOURCHE—The summer kick-off event for Hometown Thursdays got off to a stormy start. As thunderstorm warnings and the possibility of rain entered the day, the decision was made to move the traditional outdoor event into an indoor space.
The event is usually held outside in the area right behind the Tri-State Museum and Center of the Nation Visitors Center, where community members come with lawn chairs or blankets to sit on the grass and enjoy the musical performances. The event also features vendors, food trucks, drinks and community activities.
On the evening of June 4, the weekly music concert was moved inside to the Belle Fourche Community Hall. Stereo Trip set up inside on the stage. The band, from the Black Hills area, played a mix of rock-and-roll favorites.
Sixth Avenue between Community Hall and City Hall was blocked off to traffic, and food trucks lined the block. Rollin in the Hills, PooterQ BBQ, Asian EatStreet, Mangled Foods, Mama O’s and Brain Freeze brought a variety of food.
Inside the hall, vendors lined the outside of the room. Tables and chairs were set up, making it easy for eventgoers to grab supper from the food trucks and head inside to enjoy the performance while snacking. A few guests still brought their lawn chairs and set them up inside.
President of Hometown Thursdays Chip Conner took the stage and addressed the crowd. “I know it’s kind of a different story tonight, in the inside for our hometown outside event, but I want to thank each and every one of you for coming out. I want to thank Stereo Trip for helping us keep this put together,” he said. “So, thank you to sponsors, thank you to the vendors for making this happen. And we’re going to look forward to next week with our next band!”
The weekly Hometown Thursdays concert series is held every Thursday through the end of July. In addition to the bands, there are games, vendors, shopping, treats, food trucks and a beer garden. The event is a nice time to enjoy an evening out with family and friends.
Next week, Tyler Bills will be the musical guest. The event begins at 6 p.m. and runs through 9 p.m.
The rest of the summer schedule includes June 18, Camp Comfort; June 25, Dakota Country; July 2, Williams and Wright; July 9, Jessica Loobey; July 16, Brandon Jones; July 23, Wilt Brothers; July 30, Tim Zach Band and August 6, JJ Kent with Aces and 8s.
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