Events

SDCUC Board Meeting

June 21, 2023

SDCGA Board Meeting

June 28, 2023

Sioux Empire Fair

August 3, 2023 at 11:00 AM – 5:30 PM

The annual Sioux Empire Fair is the best source for family fun in South Dakota. Contests, carnival rides, free entertainment, exhibits, horse shows and delicious fair food are all centrally located in Sioux Falls at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. The grandstand features top musical entertainment and all the concerts are free with paid fair admission. There are more details listed on our website, including admission information.

Sioux Empire Fair

August 4, 2023 at 4:00 AM – 5:30 PM

The annual Sioux Empire Fair is the best source for family fun in South Dakota. Contests, carnival rides, free entertainment, exhibits, horse shows and delicious fair food are all centrally located in Sioux Falls at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. The grandstand features top musical entertainment and all the concerts are free with paid fair admission. There are more details listed on our website, including admission information.

Sioux Empire Fair

August 5, 2023 at 4:00 AM – 5:30 PM

The annual Sioux Empire Fair is the best source for family fun in South Dakota. Contests, carnival rides, free entertainment, exhibits, horse shows and delicious fair food are all centrally located in Sioux Falls at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. The grandstand features top musical entertainment and all the concerts are free with paid fair admission. There are more details listed on our website, including admission information.

Sioux Empire Fair

August 6, 2023 at 4:00 AM – 5:30 PM

The annual Sioux Empire Fair is the best source for family fun in South Dakota. Contests, carnival rides, free entertainment, exhibits, horse shows and delicious fair food are all centrally located in Sioux Falls at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. The grandstand features top musical entertainment and all the concerts are free with paid fair admission. There are more details listed on our website, including admission information.

SDCGA Corn Cob Open

August 7, 2023 at 10:00 AM

Sioux Empire Fair

August 7, 2023 at 4:00 AM – 5:30 PM

The annual Sioux Empire Fair is the best source for family fun in South Dakota. Contests, carnival rides, free entertainment, exhibits, horse shows and delicious fair food are all centrally located in Sioux Falls at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. The grandstand features top musical entertainment and all the concerts are free with paid fair admission. There are more details listed on our website, including admission information.

Joint SDCGA & SDCUC Board Meeting

August 8, 2023

Sioux Empire Fair

August 8, 2023 at 4:00 AM – 5:30 PM

The annual Sioux Empire Fair is the best source for family fun in South Dakota. Contests, carnival rides, free entertainment, exhibits, horse shows and delicious fair food are all centrally located in Sioux Falls at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. The grandstand features top musical entertainment and all the concerts are free with paid fair admission. There are more details listed on our website, including admission information.

Sioux Empire Fair

August 9, 2023 at 4:00 AM – 5:30 PM

The annual Sioux Empire Fair is the best source for family fun in South Dakota. Contests, carnival rides, free entertainment, exhibits, horse shows and delicious fair food are all centrally located in Sioux Falls at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. The grandstand features top musical entertainment and all the concerts are free with paid fair admission. There are more details listed on our website, including admission information.

Sioux Empire Fair

August 10, 2023 at 4:00 AM – 5:30 PM

The annual Sioux Empire Fair is the best source for family fun in South Dakota. Contests, carnival rides, free entertainment, exhibits, horse shows and delicious fair food are all centrally located in Sioux Falls at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. The grandstand features top musical entertainment and all the concerts are free with paid fair admission. There are more details listed on our website, including admission information.

Sioux Empire Fair

August 11, 2023 at 4:00 AM – 5:30 PM

The annual Sioux Empire Fair is the best source for family fun in South Dakota. Contests, carnival rides, free entertainment, exhibits, horse shows and delicious fair food are all centrally located in Sioux Falls at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. The grandstand features top musical entertainment and all the concerts are free with paid fair admission. There are more details listed on our website, including admission information.

Dakotafest

August 15, 2023 at 3:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Dakotafest® is the premier agriculture-related event of the Northern Plains, bringing together forward thinking farmers and ranchers with top agribusinesses. This annual outdoor farm show takes place on the Schlaffman Farm along Interstate 90 east of Mitchell. The show includes more than 500 companies/exhibitors on more than 45 acres of land. Tickets may be purchased online or at the gate. Kids 17 and under get free admission.

Dakotafest

August 16, 2023 at 3:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Dakotafest® is the premier agriculture-related event of the Northern Plains, bringing together forward thinking farmers and ranchers with top agribusinesses. This annual outdoor farm show takes place on the Schlaffman Farm along Interstate 90 east of Mitchell. The show includes more than 500 companies/exhibitors on more than 45 acres of land. Tickets may be purchased online or at the gate. Kids 17 and under get free admission.

Dakotafest

August 17, 2023 at 3:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Dakotafest® is the premier agriculture-related event of the Northern Plains, bringing together forward thinking farmers and ranchers with top agribusinesses. This annual outdoor farm show takes place on the Schlaffman Farm along Interstate 90 east of Mitchell. The show includes more than 500 companies/exhibitors on more than 45 acres of land. Tickets may be purchased online or at the gate. Kids 17 and under get free admission.

South Dakota State Fair

August 30, 2023 at 1:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Come to Huron over Labor Day weekend for the South Dakota State Fair! Over five days in early September, enjoy award-winning entertainers, thrilling carnival rides, special events and six stages of free entertainment. Take in a grandstand show and car races. Experience South Dakota's largest carnival midway. See the state 4-H and FFA exhibits and championships, including livestock and animal shows. Fun for the whole family! Daily gate admission is $6 for adults and $4 for youth (ages 6-15). Children ages five and younger are free. Family and weekly passes are also available. Gate hours are 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

South Dakota State Fair

August 31, 2023 at 1:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Come to Huron over Labor Day weekend for the South Dakota State Fair! Over five days in early September, enjoy award-winning entertainers, thrilling carnival rides, special events and six stages of free entertainment. Take in a grandstand show and car races. Experience South Dakota's largest carnival midway. See the state 4-H and FFA exhibits and championships, including livestock and animal shows. Fun for the whole family! Daily gate admission is $6 for adults and $4 for youth (ages 6-15). Children ages five and younger are free. Family and weekly passes are also available. Gate hours are 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

South Dakota State Fair

September 1, 2023 at 1:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Come to Huron over Labor Day weekend for the South Dakota State Fair! Over five days in early September, enjoy award-winning entertainers, thrilling carnival rides, special events and six stages of free entertainment. Take in a grandstand show and car races. Experience South Dakota's largest carnival midway. See the state 4-H and FFA exhibits and championships, including livestock and animal shows. Fun for the whole family! Daily gate admission is $6 for adults and $4 for youth (ages 6-15). Children ages five and younger are free. Family and weekly passes are also available. Gate hours are 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

South Dakota State Fair

September 2, 2023 at 1:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Come to Huron over Labor Day weekend for the South Dakota State Fair! Over five days in early September, enjoy award-winning entertainers, thrilling carnival rides, special events and six stages of free entertainment. Take in a grandstand show and car races. Experience South Dakota's largest carnival midway. See the state 4-H and FFA exhibits and championships, including livestock and animal shows. Fun for the whole family! Daily gate admission is $6 for adults and $4 for youth (ages 6-15). Children ages five and younger are free. Family and weekly passes are also available. Gate hours are 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

South Dakota State Fair

September 3, 2023 at 1:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Come to Huron over Labor Day weekend for the South Dakota State Fair! Over five days in early September, enjoy award-winning entertainers, thrilling carnival rides, special events and six stages of free entertainment. Take in a grandstand show and car races. Experience South Dakota's largest carnival midway. See the state 4-H and FFA exhibits and championships, including livestock and animal shows. Fun for the whole family! Daily gate admission is $6 for adults and $4 for youth (ages 6-15). Children ages five and younger are free. Family and weekly passes are also available. Gate hours are 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Joint SDCGA & SDCUC Board Meeting

December 6, 2023

38th Annual SD Corn Conference

January 20, 2024

The South Dakota Corn Growers Association is holding their 38th Annual South Dakota Corn Conference on January 20, 2024 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. The event includes a free daytime educational sessions led by nationally recognized agricultural experts in weather and market trends. Mike Pearson will moderate the daytime event. Eric Snodgrass will once again provide weather information. Other speakers will be announced throughout 2023.

2024 Commodity Classic

February 29, 2024

For more information go to CommodityClassic.com.