South Dakota State Fair

10/15/2026

It’s never too early to start planning your 2027 graduation celebration! 🎓

We are now accepting reservations for graduation parties.

Reach out soon—our calendar fills quickly, and we’d love to help you celebrate your big day! Call 605.353.7340 for more details!

10/14/2026

A tall time was had at the South Dakota State Fair 🙌
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Plans are already building for next year, and we’re dreaming up even more ways to make your fair experience bigger and better! Thank you for being part of the fun — and get ready… because next year, we’re aiming even taller!

📸Megan Noonan

10/13/2026

We loved seeing fairgoers of all ages jumping into the special events and activities featured throughout this year’s SD State Fair to celebrate America250!

Did you like these special events we've held? Would you like to see them return next year, or have an idea for a different special event?

Your feedback helps us shape the future of the fair — drop your thoughts in the comments! 🎡✨

10/10/2026

Round 2 action starts at 9 am and rough stock round 1 is at 6 pm!

Short go action starts at 12 pm tomorrow, Sunday, Oct. 11! It'll kick off with a grand entry, featuring a light show by /MX at the DeX!

10/08/2026

Celebrating the moments that make the SD State Fair the place we’d all rather be! 💚🎡

10/07/2026

🍀 Celebrating National 4-H Week! 🍀

This week, we celebrate the 4-H youth who bring energy, dedication, and pride to the South Dakota State Fair each year. 💚

The 4-H pledge reminds us what 4-H is all about:

“My head to clearer thinking,
my heart to greater loyalty,
my hands to larger service,
and my health to better living.”

We’re proud to celebrate the young people who live out these words through their hard work, leadership, service, and accomplishments.

Happy National 4-H Week! 🍀💚

Drop your favorite 4-H/State Fair photos below!⬇⬇

📸Mindy F**s
📸Teresa Runyan Affeldt
📸James Vis
📸Matt Gilbert
📸Lacey Namken

10/06/2026

The SD State Fair Horticulture Building had great exhibits and programming this year!

Did you check out the building? What was your favorite part of the horticulture display? Let us know below! ⬇⬇

10/05/2026

The SoDak National Rodeo takes over the The DEX: Dakota Events CompleX this weekend! Come cheer on the future of rodeo!

Round one and two performances are on Friday and Saturday!

Come to the Short Go on Sunday at 12 pm, where the top contestants go head‑to‑head for the championship! 🎉

10/05/2026

Today is the day for the beginning of cold storage! If you are looking for winter storage, we are your answer!

Cold storage season is almost here! ❄️
Let the SD State Fair handle your cold storage needs!

🟠Storage season is October 5 - March 31
📞 For details, call 605.353.7340
💬 Or send a message to this page!

10/01/2026

Hello, October!

Check out all the events happening this month on the fairgrounds!

First up is Oktoberfest at the Tap Haus, followed by Huron Harvest Fest, the VFW Auxiliary Hobby Fair, and Smashin' Cans 4 A Cure Barrel Race!

Cold storage starts Monday, October 5!

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