The Verendrye Museum‘s annual Backyard BBQ Competition fundraiser starts this evening (Aug. 7, 2026) at Fischers Lilly Park in Fort Pierre. Darby Nutter with the Museum Board says there’s a team calcutta tonight at 6pm CT. https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2626/file s/2026/08/080726-backyard1.mp3 Nutter says there’s a breakfast at 6am Saturday. https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2626/files/2026/08/080726-backyard2.mp3 Nutter says attendees are able to purchase tickets to eat some brisket. https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2626/files/2026/08/080726-backyard3.mp3 ...read more read less