There’s a FaulkTON of Fun Awaiting You This Spring and Summer!

This article originally appeared on and was written for Faulkton Area Economic Development by Golden Shovel Agency.

Ready to shake off that case of Cabin Fever?

Whether you live next door or in the next state over, there’s something for everyone to enjoy in Faulkton as National Travel and Tourism Week (May 4-12) kicks off and warmer temperatures return.

Most notable? Anniversaries of two of our most iconic points of interest!

“We couldn’t be more excited to toast the Lyric Theatre’s 75th anniversary and the 100th anniversary of our Carousel,” said Faulkton Area Economic Development (FAEDC) president JoDee Bryant. “We welcome people of all ages to come and experience both of these beloved treasures.”

Throughout the summer, you don’t want to miss out on our FaulkTON of Fun Fridays. Take a spin on the Faulkton Carousel, grab a bite to eat from your favorite restaurant, and cap off the evening with date night at the Lyric Theatre!

A Legend In the Making 

Whenever people settle into their vintage seats at the Lyric Theatre, they’re often accompanied by a buttery tub of popcorn, their favorite person (hopefully), and a flood of fond memories.

And for the past 75 years, the Huss family has ensured that those happy experiences have continued for movie buffs, nostalgia lovers and everyone in between.

“Faulkton is a very small community so people remember some of their memorable life events and sometimes those life events happened at the theatre,” said owner Dave Huss, whose father Cyril and uncle Leo opened the Lyric in 1950. “When they get together they will tell stories about what they did at the theatre, their first date and first kiss or something else. They remember watching their first movie or talk about watching a certain movie at the theatre. Memories make the theatre a beloved treasure to Faulkton and those memories are told to the kids and grandkids and great grandkids and other family members which keeps the theatre alive for generations.”

The Lyric has proven to be a treasure to everyone who has visited… for a variety of reasons.

“Me and my siblings enjoyed the magic of the theatre and absolutely loved the policy that ‘Family doesn't pay for popcorn when watching a movie.’ Let's just say lots of popcorn was eaten those summers,” said Dave’s nephew, John Huss. “The other highlight we had was cleaning up the theatre. Grandpa said, ‘Whatever money you find cleaning up is yours.’  Our eyes lit up whenever loose change was found but even more so when the holy grail was found...paper money. It was only after Grandpa passed that we found out he planted the money ahead of us going over to clean up!”

The Lyric has been a mainstay in Faulkton since 1950.

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