Dakota's

☕️Bistro 28 M-F 6am-2pm, 🍻Lounge F 3pm-8pm, Community Center M-F 7am-4pm

06/03/2026

Kick off the summer with us THIS Friday at our Annual Base Picnic! From riding a mechanical bull, to jostling, tie-dying, bounce houses and a grass volleyball tournament (to name a few activities), there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Lunch is available throughout the event and make sure to stop by the FSS Booth for a chance to win 1 of $4000 in prizes!

2026 Base Picnic
Friday 5 June | 11:00AM - 2:00PM
FREE - Open to everyone with Base Access
https://www.facebook.com/share/1CRhAmHfNS/
**This is a No Hat, No Salute event**

Prizes include: Kindle Paperwhite, Paddleboard, Lego Sets, Gift Cards, Yeti Cooler, Pizza Oven, Pokemon Cards, Kids Toys and so much more!

Save your spot in line by signing up at: https://EAFBbasepicnic2026.eventbrite.com

Our feast will include: pulled pork, hot dogs, chips, coleslaw, baked beans and soda

06/02/2026

Come out to Bismarck's Bar & Grill after the Base Picnic for a fun night of Trivia! Team up into groups of 4 and compete against fellow Raiders to see who will be crowned as this month's Trivia Champs!

First Friday Trivia Night
Friday 5June | 4:30PM
FREE - open to ages 18+
Winning team of 4 will each receive a Gift Card!

Enjoy FREE appetizers while supplies last - Full Menu & Bar will be open for you to purchase food & beverages from. Must be 21+ to purchase/consume alcohol - please drink responsibly.

Thank you to Liberty Superstores for providing FREE appetizers for this event!

05/29/2026

Gather thy family and friends and journey forth to the Annual Base Picnic! Prepare for a day filled with merry laughter, exciting games, a delicious feast, and adventures fit for knights and nobles alike!

Entertainment includes: bounce houses, sumo suits, jousting, a volleyball tournament, tie-dye station, dunk tanks, face painting, balloon animals, a mechanical bull and more!

FREE Lunch: pulled pork, hot dogs, chips, coleslaw, baked beans and soda
Other options available for purchase: Kona Ice, Bistro 28, 28 CPTS (baked goods) and Ellsworth First Sergeants

2026 Base Picnic
Friday 5 June | 11:00AM - 2:00PM
FREE - Open to everyone with Base Access
https://www.facebook.com/share/1CRhAmHfNS/
**This is a No Hat, No Salute event**

Prizes include: Kindle Paperwhite, Paddleboard, Lego Sets, Gift Cards, Yeti Cooler, Pizza Oven, Pokeman Cards, Kids Toys and so much more!

Save your spot in line by signing up at: https://EAFBbasepicnic2026.eventbrite.com
Our feast will include: pulled pork, hot dogs, chips, coleslaw, baked beans and soda

05/28/2026

We're looking for Volunteers at this years Base Picnic on Friday 5 June.
From setting up, tearing down and even helping with some of the games!

If you are interested in helping please sign up at:
https://eafbvolunteersbasepicnic2026.eventbrite.com

For more information, please call the Dakota's at 605-385-1760

05/27/2026

Calling all handbag lovers! We have 6 designer handbags waiting to be won at our upcoming bingo night THIS Friday! Make a night of it with your friends and come out for 6 rounds of Bingo where there is a new winner each round!

Spouse Appreciation Handbag Bingo
Friday 29 May | 5:30PM
📍 Dakota's
$10 per person
https://eafbhandbagbingo2026.eventbrite.com

For questions or more information, please contact Dakota's at 605-385-1760

05/15/2026

Join us for a night of Handbag Bingo at Dakota's where every round means a NEW winner and another chance to take home a fabulous designer handbag!

Spouse Appreciation Handbag Bingo
Friday 29 May | 5:30PM
📍 Dakota's
$10 per person
https://eafbhandbagbingo2026.eventbrite.com
For questions or more information, please contact Dakota's at 605-385-1760

05/08/2026

Something fun is returning to Ellsworth AFB this August.
Are you ready for it?

Save the Date:
Summer Heat 2026
Saturday 22 August
Music - Food - Fireworks

Stay tuned for more information!

05/07/2026

Are you ready to be the judge at this years Talent Show?
Join us for a night of Ellsworth's Most Talented Raiders and help us decide who will go home with the Grand Prize of $600 CASH!

Raiders Got Talent 2026
Friday 15 May | 5:00 PM
📍 Dakota's Ballroom
FREE | Open to ALL ages with Base Access

PLUS there is still time to signup to be one of our acts for the night!
https://eafbraiderstalent.eventbrite.com

The Bar will be open for you to purchase food and drinks!
*Must be 21+ to purchase/consume alcohol - please drink responsibly

05/06/2026

🎺 Hear ye, hear ye!
To all the brave knights and fair maidens we will have an afternoon filled with merriment and cheer at this years annual Base Picnic!

Entertainment includes: Bounce Houses, Tie-dye Station, Dunk Tanks and so much more!
Lunch will be: pulled pork, hot dogs, chips, coleslaw, baked beans and soda

We are also giving away $4000 in prizes! So make sure to stop by the Ellsworth FSS Booth for a chance to win!

2026 Base Picnic
Friday 5 June | 11:00AM - 2:00PM
FREE - Open to everyone with Base Access
Reserve your food time slot: https://EAFBbasepicnic2026.eventbrite.com

Stay up to date on our event page: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CgfuAiic4/
Want to volunteer? Sign up at https://eafbvolunteersbasepicnic2026.eventbrite.com

Address

2838 Arnold Drive
Ellsworth Afb, SD
57706

Telephone

+16053851760

Website

https://ellsworthfss.com/dakotas/

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