It’s County Fair Season! As summer unfolds, we start to remember that summer days don’t last forever. But there are still some huge summertime events to look forward to. Discover the magic found in a county fair! Admire the hard work of local 4-H kids, eat some delicious food, check out the lights and rides of Midway, and take in some amazing entertainment!
Over the next two months, there are several county fairs in the area for your family to enjoy near the Sioux Falls Area. If you are looking for things to do, we highly recommend a county fair. During the day a county fair is a perfect place for a fun family day. Check out the animals, take in some rides, walk through the vendors, and spend time in the educational buildings (we promise they make education very fun!). A county fair is also the perfect place for a girl’s night or date night! Check out one of the many concerts or cheer along with a demolition derby.
Check out our list below and dive into the excitement and adventure of a local fair.
County Fairs Near Sioux Falls, SD
Sioux County Youth Fair, July 12th-19th
Sioux Center, IA
Fair Highlights: Bull Riding, Demolition Derby, Greased Pig Competition, Kids Activities, and a Cookout Contest
Lyon County Fair, July 21st-25th
Rock Rapids, IA
Fair Highlights: PRCA Rodeo, Demolition Derby, Live Music, The Steamers Thrill Show, and Kids Activities
Rock County Fair, July 24th-27th
Luverne, MN
Fair Highlights: Enduro Races, Kids Entertainment and Activities, and Live Music
Union County Fair, August 1st-3rd
Alcester, SD
Fair Highlights: Live Music, Tractor Pull, Pie Contest, Street Dance, and Kid’s Carnival
Sioux Empire Fair, August 4th-12th
Sioux Falls, SD
Fair Highlights: Live Music, Carnival, Petting Zoo, Kids Activities, Educational Buildings, and Rodeo
Clay County Fair, August 8th-10th
Vermillion, SD
Fair Highlights: ATV Mud Drags, Bull Riding, Demolition Derby, Street Dance, and Kids Activities
Turner County Fair, August 12th-15th
Parker, SD
Fair Highlights: Races, Rodeo, Demolition Derby, Carnival, Kids Activities, and Live Music.
End the Fair Season at the South Dakota State Fair!
South Dakota State Fair, August 28th-September 2nd
Huron, SD
Fair Highlights: Bull Riding, Live Music, Rodeo, Kids Activities, Car Show, and Educational Opportunities.
