Joy Ranch to Host Free Veterans/Military Appreciation Event This Saturday
- Steve Jurrens
- 2 hours ago
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Northeast Radio SD News - Watertown, SD - Watertown area veterans, service members, and their families are invited to attend the annual Veterans/Military Appreciation Event this Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Joy Ranch of South Dakota.
The event is generously co-hosted by the Sea of Goodwill and the Watertown Area Community Foundation.
The appreciation event will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, running from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch and remarks are scheduled to begin at 12:00 p.m. (noon).
· Location: Joy Ranch of South Dakota, 16633 448th Ave., Florence, SD (located just outside of Watertown).
· Admission: The event is FREE for all veterans, service members, and their families.
· RSVP: NO RSVP is required to attend.
The event is designed to honor service members with food, fellowship, and family resources:
· Free Burger Bar: Attendees can enjoy a complimentary lunch featuring a burger bar.
· Resource Booths: Veterans and military service family resource booths will be available to explore.
· Ranch Experiences: Guests can enjoy great indoor activities, or, if weather permits, walk the Joy Ranch trails, enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride, check out the indoor riding arena, and meet the Joy Ranch staff while exploring the 126-acre ranch.
· Themed Rooms: Visitors can check out the authentic Thirsty Boot Saloon and the Wild Bill Game Room for activities like shooting hoops, playing pool, ping pong, and checkers.
This event is made possible thanks to the generosity of area donors. For additional information, attendees may call Joy Ranch directly at 605-886-4622.
