Welcome!

a.Welcome to the SD State Fairgrounds where we host events year round! What a great fair the 2009 State Fair was! Make plans to attend "The Great Reunion," September 2-6, 2010, to celebrate the State Fair's Quasquicentennial! In the meantime, there are great events happening on the fairgrounds, such as Wheel Jam, the SD Outdoor Expo, the SD BBQ Championships, livestock events, horse events and so much more! We'll see you there!

In 2010, the SD State Fair will celebrating its 125th Anniversary! If you have ideas, please put them down in the idea box and submit them to us.

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The first State Fair was held September 29 through October 2, 1885. It moved around to various cities throughout South Dakota until making Huron a permanent home in 1905.

Our History (.pdf)

Looking for a venue to host your next event? Look no farther than the SD State Fairgrounds! The OC Beef Barn is perfect for livestock shows, barrel racing, etc. The Women's Building and Expo Building are perfect for meetings, reunions, wedding dances, demonstrations, etc.

South Dakota's Largest Classroom

Call the SD State Fair office at
(605) 353-7340 for more information.

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Help us promote the State Fair in your community! Become a member of the State Fair Street Team and we'll send you event guides and posters to distribute in your community! Sign up now to become a Street Team member. When you sign up to become a member, a State Fair official will contact you in regards to the amount of guides and posters you'll need.