Clark County Classics Car Show

08/11/2026

08/06/2026

People's Choice award went to John & Wendy Russel of Watertown SD with their beautiful 1956 Chevy 210.

08/06/2026

2026 Best of Show went to Warren Storm of Huron SD. 1965 Chevrolet Impala SS 409

08/04/2026

The 2026 Clark Car Show Outstanding/Best in Class Winners with our trophy girl. What an awesome bunch! We thank the good Lord for such a wonderful day!

08/03/2026

What a Potato day! The weather was perfect, and many area car enthusiasts flocked to Clark for our 36th annual Car Show. Whether they came to spectate or show off their Classic Car this great bunch helped build this show back to its former glory and we can't thank you all enough. With so many beautiful cars, next year for sure we are already planning more fun, more classes, and more awards. Special Thanks to the City of Clark, Clark Area Community Foundation, All of our great participants, and especially all the guys who came to volunteer their time to help rebuild this amazing show. Let's not forget about the many Clark Area businesses that assisted in making the 2026 Show such a wonderful success. We definitely hope to see everyone pickup some great awards next year August 7th 2027 for our 37th annual Car Show. Also Special Thanks to Clark's great food establishments for supplying such awesome food for all who attended the Show you all are incredible!

08/02/2026

Part 2 car show participants

08/02/2026

2026 Clark Potato Days car show participants

08/01/2026

Daddy Powers Band: 30 years of rock 'n' roll, friendship and memories.

Once the sun sets on Saturday during Clark's Potato Days 2026, the familiar sounds of guitars, drums and laughter will fill the air once more. Between The Lookout Bar & Grill and Sportsman Bar, a hometown favorite will take the stage to celebrate a remarkable milestone: 30 years of making music together. However, the story of the Daddy Powers Band didn't begin on a big stage or in a recording studio. It started in a basement in Clark on Ninth Avenue in the home of Roger and Wanda Pletan, with secondhand equipment and a desire to make music.

Brothers Ryan and Steve Pletan had been playing guitar since they were young. Bill Henry Obermeier joined them with his bass guitar, and between the three the idea of forming a band began. "We realized we needed a drummer to get serious," Obermeier recalled. This search ended when the group convinced Jon Moeller to join them. Thus, in 1996 the Daddy Powers Band formed—paying homage to the hardworking, horse-handling Spring Valley legend Daddy Powers who once lived near Crocker. The band built its identity around contemporary rock 'n' roll, and over the years, they played at countless memorable events, welcomed people in their group, visited various towns and had quite the adventures in their infamous tour bus. Life might have taken the members to different places in the country, but this Potato Days in Clark, the Daddy Powers Band would like all fans and friends to gather, once again, around the stage in the community where it all began.

The Daddy Powers Band is pictured below at the Sportsman Bar in Clark during their very early days of making music together. The group's original members are at the back, from left to right: Steve Pletan, Jon Moeller, Ryan Pletan and Bill Henry Obermeier. Vocalists joining the group in front are Greg Derynck (left) and Paul Fuller (right). Photo courtesy of Daddy Powers Band.

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07/30/2026

We have some super duper food options available for the Car Show this year. Clark's very own The Corner Diner is offering a great menu selection with a Show goer Lunch Special! Also another local favorite, Charlie's Food Truck and Catering is also offering up their fantastic Menu items with Excellent, drink and ice cream options available. These food vendors are Great local options and always be sure to support local. Check out their menu's, pick out your tasty meal of choice and come on over to Clark and enjoy Clark Potato Days and the always awesome Clark Car Show! We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday!