SoDak National
October 10 - 12, 2025
Presented by the South Dakota State Fair Foundation
The South Dakota State Fair Foundation is proud to announce the SoDak National Junior Rodeo, held October 10-12, 2025, at the DEX on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron, SD. Events like this exemplify our commitment to fostering youth opportunities, promoting agriculture, and building a legacy of community and competition at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds.
Join us as we celebrate the dedication, passion, and talent of young rodeo athletes. Together, let’s keep the spirit of South Dakota strong!
Entry Info
- Entries Open - August 1
- September 19th is the last day to pay by check and avoid the credit card processing fee.
- Entries Close - September 26
- $25 late fee: Sept 27 – Oct 3
- NHSRA membership must be complete by check in.
- All Timed Events are $200 entry fee.
- All Rough Stock Events are $300 entry fee.
Incentives
- Junior High Incentives - Contestants in grade 5th - 8th of the current year are automatically entered in a Jr High Incentive.
- 300 Plus Incentives - Contestants that travel over 300 miles will automatically be entered into the 300 Plus sidepot for a chance to win an extra $300 in each event and $500 in the average.
- SD River Rivalry - This year, the River Rivalry is in everyone’s hands! Every run, ride, and point will count toward your side of the river — and when the dust settles, one side will claim the perpetual trophy and a full year of bragging rights. Saddle up, South Dakota… the battle is on!
- Added Money
- Each event will start with $1,000 added money .
- For every additional 35 entries in each event, an additional $1,000 will be added to the pot.
Events
- All events open to all contestants that have a current NHSRA membership.
- There are no age divisions. However, contestants in grade 5th - 8th of the current year are automatically entered in a Jr High Incentive.
- Each contestant is allowed to enter each event no more than 2 times per event.
- Events include:
- Girls Barrel Racing
- Bareback Riding
- Girls Breakaway Roping
- Bull Riding
- Girls Goat Tying
- Girls Pole Bending
- Saddle Bronc Riding
- Steer Wrestling
- Team Roping
- Tie Down Roping
Prizes
- Timed Events
- Round 1 Event Fast Times – Buckle (8)
- Round 2 Event Fast Times – Buckle (8)
- Short Go Event Fast Times – Buckle (8)
- Average Event Winners – Saddle (8)
- Average Jr Sidepot Event Winners – Buckle (8)
- Rough Stock Events
- Round 1 Event Fast Times – Buckle (3)
- Short Go Event Fast Times – Buckle (3)
- Average Event Winners – Felt Hat (3)
- Average Jr Sidepot Event Winners – Buckle (3)
- Round 1 Event Fast Times – Buckle (3)
- All-Around
- All Around Boy – Saddle
- All Around Girl – Saddle
- All Around Jr High Sidepot Boy – Saddle
- All Around Jr High Sidepot Girl – Saddle