2025 Grandstand Entertainment

The Red Wilk Construction Tuff Hedeman Bull Bash kicks off the 2025 South Dakota State Fair grandstand lineup with two nights of high energy fun on Wednesday, August 27, and Thursday, August 28!

Hedeman, known for lining up elite riders to face off with world-class bucking bulls, brings his annual professional, fast-paced, bull riding competition back to the South Dakota State Fair, featuring pro bull riders and bullfighters matched to animals of superior strength and fiery spirit.

The bull riding action begins with Tuff Hedeman “Bounty Bull” night on Wednesday and continues Thursday night in a tournament style event and “Shoot Out” round where the bulk of the prize money, championship title, and custom prizes are earned.

The Red Wilk Construction American Hero Award will also be presented during the event. Since 2013, Red and his family have honored more than 100 Veterans across South Dakota.

Larry the Cable Guy is a multiplatinum recording artist, Grammy nominee, Billboard award winner and one of the top comedians in the country. He has his own line of merchandise and continues to tour across the United States. Larry has created The Git-R-Done Foundation, which was named after Larry’s signature catchphrase, and has donated more than 8.1 million dollars to various charities.

With over 3.7 billion on-demand streams, and over 4 billion spins on Pandora, Brice has seen massive success at country radio, digital streaming services and on the road. He’s one of the most-played country artists of all time on Pandora, and he reached the #1 spot at Country Radio with Platinum-selling “Memory I Don’t Mess With.” Lee is also a GRAMMY nominee, a CMA and ACM award winner, and he’s taken nine radio singles to Number One: “A Woman Like You,” “Hard to Love,” “I Drive Your Truck,” “I Don’t Dance,” “Drinking Class,” “Rumor,” “I Hope You’re Happy Now,” “One of Them Girls,” and “Memory I Don’t Mess With.”

Brice’s album, Hey World, has been certified Platinum and features several multi-Platinum selling hits. Garth Brooks, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney and others have recorded his songs, and he’s performed on numerous TV shows, including NBC’s Today, ABC’s The Bachelor, NBC’s The Voice and FOX’s Miss USA 2018. Brice continues rolling out new music with his recently dropped nostalgic summertime track, “Summer of Us,” which is available now on all digital platforms. When he isn’t selling out arenas, writing and recording songs, or building new brands like American Born whiskey, Brice enjoys time with his wife Sara, two young boys and daughter.

Dustin Evans was born in the small town of Wessington Springs, SD, about 40 miles southwest of Huron. The son of popular South Dakota musician Kyle Evans, Dustin has been performing on stage since childhood, and played with his first bands in high school.

Evans then joined forces with the Good Times Band, playing countless area bars and street dances. The group soon gained regional popularity, branching out to play rodeos, races, fairs, and festivals across 35 states. Dustin spent five of those years also touring with Chris LeDoux’s former band, Western Underground.

Dustin has recorded four solo albums in Nashville, and another with Western Underground, seeing some modest chart activity with original songs like “Good Ol’ Days To Come” and a military tribute, “If I Die Before You Wake.”

After 15 years of living in Nashville, Evans now lives back in his home state of South Dakota.

The All-American Rejects quickly rose to prominence in the early 2000s with their infectious blend of pop-punk and emo rock. Their self-titled debut album, released in 2002, featured the hit single “Swing, Swing,” which propelled them into the mainstream. This success was followed by their sophomore album, “Move Along” (2005), which trophied three chart-topping singles like “Dirty Little Secret,” “Move Along” and “It Ends Tonight.”

In 2008, The All-American Rejects released “When the World Comes Down,” featuring the stratospheric and generational smash hit “Gives You Hell,” which became their most successful single to date, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100. The band’s fourth studio album, “Kids in the Street,” came out in 2012, showcasing a more mature sound while still retaining their signature style. The band continues to create and perform, solidifying their place as one of the most beloved bands of their genre.

Kat Perkins appeared on NBC’s The Voice Season 6 and advanced to the show’s finals. Mentored by Adam Levine, Kat climbed her way to fourth place! She is a native of the tiny town of Scranton, ND now based in Minneapolis, MN. Kat is a full-time touring musician and is currently singing background vocals with Kid Rock while working on her own projects, The Kat Perkins Band, Country Roads Band, She Haw, and Scarlet Haze. Check out dates for any and all shows at www.katperkins.com.

Thunder at the Fair Truck and Tractor Pull sponsored by American Bank & Trust is coming back.

This entertainment will bring high-powered excitement to the grandstand. The 2025 Case IH Thunder in the Dirt Outlaw Pulling Series returns to the State Fair for the first time in six years, featuring five national series classes: Super Farm Tractors, Light Pro Stock Tractors, Light Super Stocks, NA 2WD, and Light Limited Mod Tractors. Competitors across the Midwest will battle for top honors and championship points, filling the grandstand with roars of high-horsepower engines.