MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — Veterans Day falls Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, honoring Americans who served in the U.S. military during wartime and peacetime.
Where Is Mitchell’s Veterans Day Ceremony?
Mitchell’s Veterans Day Celebration and Program will take place at the Davison County 4-H Grounds. Doors open at 10 a.m., a meal begins at 11:30 a.m. and the program starts at noon.
Veterans eat free; meals cost $10 for other attendees. Everyone is welcome.
Retired history teacher and former South Dakota legislator Mel Olson will speak, with music by soloist Teresa Gillen. Recognition includes Veterans of the Year, Soldiers of the Year, Auxiliary Member of the Year and three Quilt of Valor Awards.
Where Can Residents Outside Mitchell Find Veterans Day Ceremonies?
Residents outside Mitchell can attend other South Dakota Veterans Day programs on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026.
Sioux Falls: A free public program begins at 10:30 a.m. at the South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance. Doors open at 10 a.m. The Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce is organizing the observance with local veterans organizations.
Brookings: The community’s free Veterans Day program begins at 9 a.m. at the Dacotah Bank Center, 824 32nd Ave. The Brookings Area Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee welcomes the public to attend.
For ceremonies closer to home, residents can contact their local American Legion or VFW post, school district, chamber of commerce or county veterans service office. Confirm dates, locations and public access directly with organizers before traveling.
Why Is Veterans Day Celebrated on Nov. 11?
Veterans Day traces its roots to Nov. 11, 1918, when an armistice halted fighting between Allied forces and Germany during World War I. The agreement took effect at 11 a.m., connecting the observance to the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
Originally known as Armistice Day, the holiday became Veterans Day in 1954 to honor American veterans of all wars.
Local Businesses Support Veterans Day Radio Messages
Veterans Day messages have been airing on all four Mitchell Media Group stations: KMIT 105.9, Kool 98.3, Pure Oldies 103.5 and More 95.5.
These messages are brought to you by JD Concrete, Agtegra of Woonsocket, The Depot, American Garage Door, Central Farmers Cooperative, Community Bank of Avon, Mueller Lumber, Fousek Trucking & Grain, Auto Body Clinic, Patzer Woodworking, Mitchell Technical College, FNIC, Douglas County Memorial Hospital, Martin Trudeau Insurance, Corsica Travel Plaza, Custom Plus Collision Center, Zach Scott Construction, Westy’s One Stop, Commercial State Bank, Mitchell Plumbing and Heating, Upper Midwest Garage Door, and Mitchell Media Group.