Cookin' on Kampeska

05/22/2026

⛺It's a rainy start to camping season, but we have a fun-filled weekend camping option for mid-July! Stay with us at Stokes-Thomas Lake City Park for Cookin' on Kampeska.🔥

Reservations are being confirmed and spaces are filling fast!

📥Submit your reservation request at www.cookinonkampeska.com/stay

05/14/2026

🌅 Ready for the ultimate lake weekend?

Reservation requests for Cookin’ on Kampeska are NOW OPEN! 🎉

If you’re looking for peaceful mornings by the water and live music through the day and into the night — Cookin’ on Kampeska is the perfect spot to make summer memories. ☀️🏕️

If you’ve never stayed with us before, this is your sign to plan your first trip to beautiful Lake Kampeska!

📅 Reserve your stay today:
www.cookinonkampeska.com/stay

Spots book quickly, so don’t wait!

05/01/2026

IV Play swings through Watertown for Thursday Night Live @ Cookin' on Kampeska! See you July 16 at 7:00pm!

ALL. GAS. NO BRAKES. 🔥

The IV Play Summer Tour 2026 is locked in and it’s about to get LOUD.

69+ shows.
Countless miles.
One mission — turn every stop into a full-blown party. 🤘

We’re hitting towns all across the Midwest, bringing the guitars, the chaos, and the sing-alongs you’ll be yelling all night. If we’re anywhere near you… you already know what to do.

📍 Check the map
📅 Pick your nights
👊 Rally the crew

This isn’t just a tour… it’s your summer plans.

Let’s make it one to remember, RSVP to party
👉 https://www.facebook.com/ivplayband/events

03/27/2026

Showcase your products at Cookin’ on Kampeska!
July 16–18 on the shores of Lake Kampeska!

With 8,000+ attendees over the weekend, it’s the perfect way to connect with the community and grow your business.

Vendor Details:

Hours: Thurs 5–8 PM | Fri 1–7 PM | Sat 10 AM–7 PM (stay open early or late at your discretion)

Booth Fees: 10x10 $150 | 10x20 $250 | Trailer/10x30 $350 (Thurs–Sat; includes 2 admission bands)
Campsites available for additional fee (Wed–Sun)

Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026
SPACE IS LIMITED.

For vendor application go to www.cookinonkampeska.com

03/24/2026

Here’s a look at the Kampeska Days information we shared about this morning on Northeast Radio SD. 1997 and 1998 posters and programs.

03/20/2026

2026 Cookin' on Kampeska Entertainment Announcement:
July 16-18, 2026 at Stokes-Thomas Lake City Park

Thursday: IV Play
Friday: 3 Hour Download
Saturday: Ivory Ivory RocknRoll

03/20/2026

BIG CHANGES are coming to Cookin' on Kampeska!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Get Ready for a Reimagined Cookin’ on Cookin' on Kampeska
More Music. More Food. More Summer Fun.

Watertown, SD — Summer just got bigger and better on the shores of Lake Kampeska! The beloved Cookin’ on Kampeska is back July 16–18, 2026, at Stokes-Thomas Lake City Park, and this year we’re turning up the fun — with a fresh format that ditches the BBQ competitions and brings a bigger, more vibrant, music-first festival experience to the community.

Read more below or at www.cookinonkampeska.com

01/28/2026

We want to hear from YOU!🫵

Who do you want to hear on stage at Cookin' on Kampeska?
🎤We're looking for bands that have great stage presence, engage the crowd, and play great tunes! 🎸

📝We have our short list, but who's on yours? Comment below who you'd like to see July 16-18 at Stokes-Thomas Lake City Park!

01/22/2026

📆SAVE THE DATE!
14th Annual 🔥Cookin' on Kampeska🔥 is scheduled for July 16 - 18, 2026!

Do you know a food vendor who would be a great fit for the event? Share this post or tag them below!

Food vendor applications are available at www.cookinonkampeska.com

07/21/2025

A sincere THANK YOU to everyone who has a hand in making Cookin' on Kampeska happen every year!

Thank you volunteers, sponsors, and partners. We appreciate your commitment to making this community a great place to live, work, and play.

Until we meat again...