Horizons Hall

The South Dakota State Fair is thrilled to announce the renaming of the Women's Building. The new name captures the essence of the state fair’s heritage and traditions while accurately recognizing the activities taking place in the building. Effective immediately, the Women's Building will be known as Horizons Hall.

Horizons Hall, formerly known as the Women's Building, reflects the expansive range of activities taking place within its walls. It is a versatile space that hosts a wide array of events including weddings, celebrations, and craft shows. During the annual State Fair, it is a place for South Dakotans to showcase their creative talents through culinary, needlework, crafts, and more during the fair.

The decision to rename the building stems from a desire to accurately represent the multifaceted nature of its usage and to better align with the dynamic and diverse activities hosted within them.


Besides all of the static exhibits and vendors that call the Horizons Hall home during the State Fair, a full-sized kitchen and auditorium are also located in the building! 

BERT STINER DOMESTIC ENGINEER AWARD:

The Domestic Engineer Award has been renamed the Bert Stiner Domestic Engineer Award in memory of Bert Stiner.  Bert's family wanted to do something in honor of their wife and mother at the South Dakota State Fair, Women's Building (now known as Horizons Hall).  This award depicts the many, many years of her participation in the Women's Building (now known as Horizons Hall) as well as many community service organizations, church, and many other activities.

This award is the highest award one can receive as an exhibitor in the Horizons Hall.  The Stiner Family is sponsoring this award and will continue to do so for many years to come.  They have donated a perpetual plaque for this award that will list each year's winner by name.  You will be able to see this plaque as you enter the Horizons Hall on the east wall.  

2024 Bert Stiner Domestic Engineer Award: Linda Jensen

2024 Junior Domestic Engineer Award: HazelChipman


Horizons Hall Schedule of Events

A schedule will be posted in June.  From cookings shows to fashion shows, and everything in between, there is always great programming for fairgoers!

Pampered Chef Cooking Demonstrations

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Wednesday, Aug 27
10:00 am
Thursday, Aug 28
10:00 am
Saturday, Aug 30
10:00 am
Sunday, Aug 31
10:00 am
Monday, Sep 1
10:00 am

Junk Journaling

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Wednesday, Aug 27
10:00 am

Bottle Upcycling

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Wednesday, Aug 27
10:30 am

Air Frying Demonstration

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Wednesday, Aug 27
11:30 am

C3 Compost Demonstration

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Wednesday, Aug 27
2:30 pm

SD Pork Producers Cooking Demonstrations

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Wednesday, Aug 27
3:00 pm
Thursday, Aug 28
3:00 pm
Friday, Aug 29
3:00 pm
Saturday, Aug 30
3:00 pm
Sunday, Aug 31
3:00 pm

In Full Bloom: A Guide to Cut Flower Arrangements

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Thursday, Aug 28
11:00 am

Consumer Protection: Learn about Frauds and Scams hosted by SD Attorney General's Office Consumer Protection Director Jody Gillespie

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Thursday, Aug 28
11:00 am

Crisp and Green: Spinach Crust Demo

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Thursday, Aug 28
11:30 am

Freeze the Season: Make-Your-Own Smoothie Pops

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Thursday, Aug 28
1:00 pm

Genealogy-Plus More

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Thursday, Aug 28
1:00 pm

Beyond the Usual: Crafting Delicious Bread with Diverse Grains

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Thursday, Aug 28
1:30 pm

Ashley Curnow - Foundational Pillars to Health

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Thursday, Aug 28
2:30 pm

Value Added Ag Cooking Demonstration

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Thursday, Aug 28
4:30 pm

SD CattleWomen Cooking Demonstration

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Friday, Aug 29
12:00 pm, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:00 pm

Sew Your Own Style Show

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Friday, Aug 29
3:30 pm

Fonders Sewing Machine Co. Special Event

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Saturday, Aug 30
9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday, Aug 31
9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Jeff Gould - America's Story

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Saturday, Aug 30
10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm

Bert Stiner Domestic Engineer Award Presentation

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Saturday, Aug 30
1:00 pm

Cutler Michalski

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Saturday, Aug 30
3:00 pm

Sunflower Strings

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Sunday, Aug 31
10:00 am, 12:00 pm

DIY in the USA

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Sunday, Aug 31
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Family Heirloom Recipe Contest

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Sunday, Aug 31
1:00 pm

Stars, Stripes & Scoops

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Sunday, Aug 31
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Quilts of Valor Presentation and Quilt Show

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Sunday, Aug 31
3:00 pm

America250 Coloring Contest

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Monday, Sep 1
9:00 am

Amateur Wine Making Contest - Open Judging

Category: Horizons Hall
Schedule
Monday, Sep 1
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm