South Dakota State Fair

06/20/2026

Another busy weekend on the SD State Fairgrounds!

➡️Racing action at the Dakota State Fair Speedway
❗️Racing fans, use Gate 4 to access the fairgrounds!

➡️Huron Area Antique Power Association Power Show
❗️Attendees use Gate 8!

➡️National Rambouillet Show finishes up in The SHED today
❗️Gate 8 and Gate 2 are recommended gates to use!

➡️Private rentals in the Horizons Hall, Midway Mercantile and Nordby Exhibit Hall

3rd St. is blocked off through next weekend as we prepare for and host the Red Power Round Up 2026!

Race Day!

Come out and see 4 Wissota Auto Racing classes in action!

📷Corner 4 Photography
🏎️Shane Supik

06/18/2026

ONE WEEK TO GO!

In just one week, the 37th National Red Power Round Up rolls into Huron, South Dakota!

Join us June 25–27 for three days celebrating the legacy of International Harvester with incredible displays, vendors, demonstrations, memorabilia, and fun for the whole family.

Make the most of your Red Power experience by purchasing your tickets in advance for:
🎟️ Admission
🔵Pre-Paid Camping
🔥 Great Plains Truck & Tractor Pull hosted by the South Dakota State Fair
🥩 Steak Feed hosted by the South Dakota Cattlemen's Association

Get your tickets today: https://tinyurl.com/4kuus4ev

06/17/2026

We're excited to welcome three great events to the South Dakota State Fairgrounds this week!

🔵National Rambouillet Sheep Show
🔵Huron Area Antique Power Association Show
🔵Dakota State Fair Speedway Stock Car Races

06/16/2026

Shout-out to First PREMIER Bankcard in Huron for helping keep the north mound flower bed at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds looking its best!

They have volunteered to plant and maintain the north mound flower bed, adding a beautiful touch for all visitors to enjoy.

Thank you for sharing your time and talents!

06/15/2026

Show off your artistic side and your patriotic pride!

The America250 Trash to Treasure Trash Can Decorating Contest is officially underway!

Stop by the SD State Fair office to sign up and pick up your trash can. Whether you're entering solo or with a group, we can’t wait to see how you turn trash into treasure!

Cans must be painted in red, white, and blue or other patriotic themes to help celebrate America250!

✨ Transform an ordinary trash can into a patriotic masterpiece celebrating America's 250th anniversary.
🏆 Cash prizes awarded to the Top 3 entries
🎡 All decorated cans will be displayed during the South Dakota State Fair

👉 Find rules and registration forms at https://www.sdstatefair.com/fair-special-events/specialty/america250-trash-to-treasure-contest/

06/14/2026

🎡 Who's ready for a day at the South Dakota State Fair?!

🎠 A day at the fair is filled with a lot of fun, and soybeans help to power that fun!🌱 One soybean plant may seem small, but South Dakota soybean farmers help supply food, feed, fuel, and biobased products used around the globe, and even at the fair!

Join SD Soybean at the fair on Sunday, September 6 for SD Soybean Day!

To get excited for SD Soybean Day at the fair, we're giving away a family four-pack of daily gate admission passes! Like and comment on this post with what you find most fun at the fair by Monday, June 15 at 9 a.m. for your chance to win. 🎟️

❗️❗️❗️Beware of scammers. We will never ask you to submit credit card information, visit a link to claim a prize, or choose a winner before the time and day listed above. Don't get scammed by fake accounts. ❗️❗️❗️

06/12/2026

There's just something about fair season.🎡

We're counting down the days until the fairgrounds are filled with familiar faces, laughter, and memories!

See you September 2 - September 7!

06/11/2026

🎡 Be Part of the Tradition!

The South Dakota State Fair is hiring for a variety of full-time, seasonal, and fair-time positions!

Looking for a fun way to earn extra money, gain experience, and be part of one of South Dakota’s biggest events? Join our team and help make the 2026 State Fair a success.

📍 Apply in person at the Nordby Exhibit Hall (1060 3rd St. SW)
📞 605-353-7340
📧 [email protected]

06/11/2026

📸 Fair Flashback Alert!

We're looking for photos from the fair in the '90s for a special project!

And yes, that includes the questionable hairstyles, oversized shirts, f***y packs, and all the fair fun that came with them. 😄🎡

Help us take a trip down memory lane and share your favorite fair memories in the comments below!

*Pictures commented below are subject to use for future promotional use*

06/10/2026

Allow us to reintroduce...

Executive Assistant ❌
The Intern ✅

Riley is back for another summer of social posts, event prep, coffee runs, and doing a little bit of everything behind the scenes.

Here we go again. 🎡