World Water Day 2026

Thank you for joining us on March 28 for WWD’26 and helping us celebrate our most precious source of life, WATER!

This year’s Celebration was a fantastic success! We’re so thankful to everyone who joined us and supported the event, including all the wonderful individuals and local businesses that donated to the silent auction — we had close to 70 silent auction items on display for people to bid on!

A big thank you to Hay Camp Brewing Company for helping us with the setup, and to The Hangry Buffalo for serving up their delicious food. And as always, a big thank you to our speakers and volunteers — we couldn’t do it without you! It was such a heartwarming community gathering. We can’t wait to see everyone again next year!

ANNUAL WORLD WATER DAY & SILENT AUCTION: PROTECTING WATER FROM MINING CONNECTS US!

FREE EVENT! EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

Where? Hay Camp Brewing Co., 601 Kansas City St, Rapid City, from 1-4 PM.

Program includes; entertainment, music, informative speakers, door prizes, & more. See the full program below.

Food & Social from 1-1:30 pm – Great Food catered by The Hangry Buffalo – only $10 per person, excluding drinks, which can be purchased from Hay Camp. Children 6 years old and under are free.

Taco Bar:

  • Bison & Chicken
  • Veggies
  • Rice & Beans
  • Toppings Bar
  • Salsa & Chips

Consider bringing your own reusable dishwear to help limit single-use waste.

Silent Auction: The Silent Auction begins at 1:30 and goes until 3:30 pm. We now have over 50 Silent Auction items! Below is a sneak peak at some of those items for you to window shop. We hope to see you on Saturday to place your bid. Good luck!

  • A shot of a golden Eagle in the Belle Fouche area by Jeff Anderson Photography
  • Board Game We All Take From the River 1-5 player board game of environmental policy, inspired by real river ecosystems.
  • Board Game We All Take From the River 1-5 player board game of environmental policy, inspired by real river ecosystems.
  • Amy Ruth Handmade Winter Throw Quilt
  • Handmade Winter Quilt MInky interior
  • Savory-Little Spearfish creek by Brittany Kahl Photography
  • Bridal Veil Falls by Brittany Kahl Photography
  • 16 Piece vintage Fire King peach lusterware
  • Beautiful Handmade Mini Quilt Stained Glass Design
  • 15 Piece Bakers Basket
  • Watercolor painting of Chickadee
  • Sandstone Coasters Lakota Mato design
  • Assorted Note Card with Native American Photography
  • 2-$20 Gift Certificates at Millstone Resturant, Rapid City
  • Waterford Crystal-SqBowl
  • Watercolor of Casscading Falls at the Big Sioux River in Sioux Falls
  • Wedgewood Jasperware Candlestick Holder Vintage, neoclassical design. Purchased in Waterford Ireland
  • Wedgewood Jasperware Candlestick Holder Vintage, neoclassical design. Purchased in Waterford Ireland
  • Boy playing flute laying on Ox
  • 4.5″ Bigfoot Sun Catcher. 90% Copperwire with Czech glass beads
  • Matching Earrings w/Bracelet. 90% Copperwire with Glass beads
  • Colored pencil and watercolor painting of Horse
  • Free Class Gift Card with Jumbo Size Hot Cold Travel mug – Core Collective
  • Miss North Dakota linited edition print by Shane Balkowitsch Nostalgic Glass Wet Plate 2022
  • by Shane Balkowitsch Nostalgic Glass Wet Plate 2022
  • Oakley Sunglasses with Free eye exam at Mountain Valley Vision in Spearfish
  • Dark Canyon Coffee Gift Box
  • Jewelry Box Bear Design
  • Jewelry Box Bear Design
  • Deep Wellness Gift Certificate
  • Deep Wellness Gift Certificate
  • Deep Wellness Gift Certificate
  • Devils Bathtub Framed Photography
  • Buffalo Warrior framed by Joe Pulliam
  • Two Tipis framed by Joe Pulliam
  • Signed copy of Poetry by Robert Bordeaux. Illustrated by Thomasina TopBear
  • Canyon Pro Camera Bag
  • Vintage Decantor with “The Jester” by Fans Hals
  • Waterford Crystal-St. Joseph
  • 100% Silk Scarf Sunflower Design
  • Polished, Mounted Alaskan Ammolite
  • Bundle Vintage Cards and Stickers
  • Vintage Two Sweetgrass Flat Baskets
  • 605 Grit Fitness 3-Month Membership Gift Certificate
  • Beautiful pair of signed prints by Rigel Stuhmiller, California Poppie and Lavender
  • Handmade earrings by Kaylee Ebert
  • Handmade earrings by Kaylee Ebert
  • The Serviceberry book (Well loved)

Join our Facebook Event page to let us know you’ll be attending and keep up-to-date. Bring your friends and family – It’s a FREE event and all ages are welcome.

Shout out to last year’s participants, to our supporters who donated auction items, and to our volunteers — You made our 2025 World Water Day a huge success. We hope you will join us again this year. We appreciate you!