GREGORY

RACHELLE BLOOM | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, GREGORY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP

market, Last Summer Night celebration, and live music from the local polka band and other musicians - including the high school pep band!

Main Street is also home to the Dixon Town Hall Theatre where the local theatre group performs and the Hipp Community Theatre (open Sept. through May) which shows the latest releases on the big screen. If you want to see a movie in the summertime head to the drive-in theatre just outside of town.

The city of Gregory is a thriving community located along Highway 18. Gregory has all the charm found in rural America while offering many experiences found in larger cities as they “think global yet act local.”

Gregory observes Independence Day with three jam-packed days of celebration. The events run from the second to the fourth of July and include a carnival with the midway on main street, dances, turtle races, 5k walk/run, baseball, parade, bean bag tournaments, bingo, and a car show among many other activities. The celebration concludes the evening of the fourth with a fireworks display launched from Flynn Field (public airport) which is visible throughout the city.

Gregory is ground zero for sportsman and has a plethora of hunting lodges, guides, outfitters, clubs, and preserves for any type of game with thousands of acres of prime land suited for hunters of all skill levels. The lodges leave nothing uncovered and provide excellent hospitality and relaxing hunts. Of course, for the anglers the mighty Missouri River is just a short drive away.

Downtown Gregory presents historical buildings that have withstood the test of time yet have a modern flair. On Main Street you will find everything from food and drink to a variety of shops, services, and even taxidermy! Evenings in the summer are vibrant with community events like the farmers’

A connected park and open space system offers all age groups opportunities to play outdoors. The city park is beautifully maintained and features a playground, large picnic shelter, courts for basketball and racquet games, as well as a baseball diamond situated at the base of the Gregory Buttes Observation Park which overlooks the City of Gregory. The buttes are accessible by the nature trail (or by car) which connects all areas of the park to include the disc golf course. Gregory’s famous twin swimming pools are also located in the park complex and are a great place to cool off on a hot summer day. For the golfers, we encourage you to  swing by the Gregory Municipal ninehole golf course located on 71 acres east of town.

Those who prefer indoor activities can enjoy a game of bowling  at the eight-lane bowling alley. There are also several places  to shoot pool, throw darts, or try your luck at the casinos  throughout town. The VR golf simulator is a space you can  work on your game year-round.

There are plenty of places to enjoy a great meal or cold  beverage in town, as well as two motels, several salons, and  a day spa with a full menu of services.

Gregory is a thriving community with a stable economy and  steady growth. A state-of-the-art medical campus opened  in January 2023 with a hospital, clinic, and long-term care  center. A fi rst-class school system with competitive sports  and performing arts programs, an assisted living facility, and  a new subdivision zoned for both homes as well as business  opportunities makes Gregory a desirable location for all ages  to live.

Gregory is a fantastic place to stop, shop, stay, and play as  you travel along Highway 18 in South Central South Dakota. ■

Shoppers in Gregory, SD, browse the booths at a community event.  Reoccurring events like the farmers’ market, Last Summer Night celebration,  and live music offer entertainment throughout the summer.

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