Schedule of Events

Children sitting outdoors at the SD State Fair.

An exciting, memorable, and fun schedule is being handcrafted by the fair team.  Check back this summer for a full schedule of events!

Special days will be posted as they are confirmed.


Wednesday, August 28 - Channel Seeds Preview Day

Seedsmanship is what sets Channel apart from other seed brands. It’s our unmatched ability to provide you with the expert advice and customized service that helps get the most yield out of your acres. It’s being with you on your farm, assessing your conditions, diagnosing your challenges, then recommending the best solutions specific to your needs, year after year. That’s Seedsmanship At Work®.  Enjoy the kick off to the fair with the carnival, good food, and great entertainment.


Thursday, August 29 - TBD





Friday, August 30 - Olympic Motors Day


Olympic Motors Day is Friday, August 30.  Stop by Olympic Motors Building to see the newest vehicles from Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC including a great selection of 2023 and 2024 Chevy and GMC pickups with model year-end discounts.  And we always try to throw in something different for you to view each year if you like older and interesting vehicles.  In addition, there will be special door prize drawings from Olympic Motors during the Fair as well as free ice water on Friday, Olympic Motors Day. 

Sign up for a chance to win the “Best Seats in the House” at the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday shows in the Grandstand. Don’t miss it!


Saturday, August 31 – SD Farmers Union Day

Join us for Farmers Union Day at the South Dakota State Fair Saturday, August 31. South Dakota Farmers Union (SDFU) will host events throughout the day celebrating the family farmers, ranchers, and rural communities from across the great state of South Dakota that they so proudly represent.

Highlighting the day of activities will be the annual Farmer’s Share Luncheon (limited number of meals available) located in the tent near the Freedom stage from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  In comparison to the retail price of the meal, $15.00, attendees will pay just $0.38 for a meal that showcases the farmer’s share on retail food dollars.

Events at the Freedom Stage kick off at 1 to 2 p.m. Listen in on the panel discussion (TBD), and at 2:00 pm is the Farm Safety FFA Quiz Bowl Championship, where four FFA Quiz Bowl teams will compete for the championship title. The Farm Safety Quiz bowl is designed as a fun way to teach high school students about safety on the farm or ranch.

Farmers Union will also be displaying their interactive Farm Safety Trailer on Third Street in front of the Dakotaland Museum. The trailer will give visitors the opportunity to learn farm safety with power take offs, grain bins, down power lines and will host ATV simulator demonstrations 3 times a day at 11 am, 2 pm and 4 pm.

We are excited for you to join in the fun of Farmers Union Day at the 2024 South Dakota State Fair!


Sunday, September 1 - TBD




Monday, September 2 - TBD

Join us for one last round of fun in ’24!  Check off all the items on your fair bucket list before it’s over – indulge in your favorite fair food, buy that item on your wishlist, take one last ride on the ferris wheel, and take in our entertainment.