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​ProStart Invitational
March 9 & 10, 2026 | Ramkota Hotel, Pierre SD

Teams of students from across South Dakota put their culinary and hospitality management skills to the test at the Annual South Dakota ProStart Invitational at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre, SD. Open to the public.

The ProStart Invitational is an intense, fast-paced event where students compete in culinary and restaurant management competitions along with cake decorating. Students are judged by industry professionals on culinary skills and restaurant management proposals, along with many other valuable job skills.
2025 Results
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MANAGEMENT
1st Place | Harrisburg High School
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CULINARY
1st Place | Pierre TF Riggs
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CAKE DECORATING
1st Place | Mitchell CTE

ProStart in Action

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