2026 YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES DINNER THEATER AND ONLINE AUCTION – RAPID CITY, SD – ONLINE AUCTION
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YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES
ONLINE FUNDRAISER AUCTION
DINNER THEATER & ONLINE AUCTION
351 LOTS SELLING IN THIS ANNUAL EVENT
100% of THE MONEY RAISED GOES DIRECTLY TO YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAMS
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2026 Dinner Theater
Join us on October 23 or 24 for Youth & Family Services’ (YFS) 20th Annual Dinner Theater! This two-night event will raise funds to support YFS and its 9 comprehensive programs that serve more than 14,000 children and families throughout 31 counties in western South Dakota each year.
Each night offers
- a social hour with facility tours
- a delicious dinner prepared by chefs from Outback Steakhouse
- an in-person silent auction
- access to our extensive online auction
- an incredible show from internationally recognized
illusionist David LaflinFeatured Entertainment:
YFS is delighted to present this year’s Dinner Theater guests with a live performance by David Laflin, an internationally recognized illusionist, speaker, emcee, and entertainer. Originally from Rapid City, David is known for creating unforgettable experiences through storytelling, humor, creative visuals, and mind-bending illusions. He has presented at more than 2,500 events across 46 states, 13 countries, and six continents, entertaining audiences of all ages with performances that are polished, interactive, and full of wonder.
David has been featured at events and organizations including TEDx, the NCAA Final Four, Stanford University, PayPal, and private events for icons like Michael Jordan. This one-of-a-kind performance will leave guests amazed, laughing, and wondering, “How did he do that?”
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Auction Information:
Auction is now open for viewing and bidding
Auction will begin to close out at 6:00pm MT on TUESDAY OCTOBER 27th, 2026
CLICK HERE TO VIEW or ENTER THE ONLINE AUCTION
In addition to our in-person silent auction—held each night of the event—YFS, in partnership with McPherson Auction and Realty, will also host an online auction! As always, our auctions will include a wide variety of items such as:
• Artwork from a variety of artists
• Experience packages
• Gift certificates
• Jewelry
• Unique children’s toys
• And more!
The online auction is NOW OPEN for veiwing and bidding. Auction will begin closing at 6 p.m. MST on Tuesday, October 27. Winners will be able to collect their items at YFS’ 1920 N Plaza Blvd. location. Items must be picked up by 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 29th, unless other arrangements are made.
Winners are asked to collect their items @ YFS’ 1920 N Plaza Blvd. location in Rapid City, SD. on 10-29-26 9:00am to 4:00pm
Worldwide shipping is available for any item in this auction. Check in with us for details – McPherson Auction & Realty 605-348-1369
Register to Bid on the auction:
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