Special Events
SD State Fair BBQ Beef Cook-Off
Results
- 1st Place : Gerrit Boys BBQ
- 2nd Place : Pork Butts Express
- 3rd Place : No Fru Que
- People's Choice: Gerrit Boys BBQ
Additional brisket sponsored by SD Beef Industry Council
Jack's Campers Chili Challenge
Results
- 1st Place: Darn Tootin' Chili
- 2nd Place: Back Draft BBQ
- 3rd Place: Ann's Market/Deb's Lounge
- People's Choice: Ann's Market/Deb's Lounge
SD State Fair Strongest Man Competition
Results
- 1st Place: Tyrell Larson
- 2nd Place: Tanner Baird
- 3rd Place: Nate Wood
Dacotah Star presented by Dacotah Bank
Dacotah Star is the SD State Fair's version of American Idol! Contestants compete in preliminary competition Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Those who make it out of the preliminary competition will move onto the finals!
- Adult Division
- 2012 Dacotah Star: Melanie Koehlmoos
- Runner-up: TJ Polzino
- Youth Division (12-17 yrs old)
- 1st place: Kayla Clifford
- 2nd place: Jaden Stout
- 3rd place tie: Megan Larsen
- 3rd place tie: Heidi Tringale
- Children's Division (5-11 yrs old)
- 1st place: Makenzie Mellem
Sponsored by Dacotah Bank
SD State Fair Classic Car Show
Centennial Stage
- Hosted by Sherwin Linton
- Open to all classic cars
- Trophies awarded to 1st-3rd place in People’s Choice Competition
Sponsored By:
SD State Fair Antique Tractor Show
Centennial Stage
- Hosted by Sherwin Linton
- Open to all antique tractors
- Trophies awarded to 1st-3rd place in People’s Choice Competition
Sponsored by:
Brad Lamb with SD 4-H Youth Council members
SD Auctioneers Association State Bid Calling Championship
Followed by 4-H Foundation Benefit Auction
