Sioux Falls SantaCon Bar Crawl 2026

Sioux Falls’s SantaCon brings the Great Plains’ fastest-growing city’s bar culture and South Dakota holiday spirit to one of the most waterfall-adjacent December celebrations in the Northern Plains. The downtown Sioux Falls and the Falls Park area bar district have developed into a vibrant scene and when SantaCon arrives the combination of the Big Sioux River waterfall setting, the South Dakota Coyotes energy, and the excellent local bars creates a holiday celebration with a Sioux Falls character that is warm, community-driven, and completely South Dakota.

Sioux Falls has been one of the fastest-growing cities in America for years and the SantaCon reflects that growth and community investment. The Santa costume competition draws on the University of Sioux Falls, Augustana, and USD communities and the Sioux Falls arts and business community and the entries have a Great Plains combination of South Dakota warmth and genuine holiday enthusiasm.

December in Sioux Falls is very cold, typically ranging from 10 to 18 degrees at night, with Great Plains wind chill that makes it feel significantly colder. The South Dakota winter is serious and the downtown bar community provides the warm, welcoming hospitality that makes Sioux Falls a great place to celebrate.

Our hosts manage the Sioux Falls route through the downtown and the Falls Park area bar district. Specials confirmed at every stop, wristbands handle entry, and the Santa competition celebrates South Dakota creativity.