FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, August 26, 2024

MEDIA CONTACT: Candi Briley, (605) 353-7340

Day Sponsors Offer Special Activities at the SD State Fair

HURON, S.D. – With the help of day sponsors, the State Fair offers promotional days throughout the 2024 South Dakota State Fair. Each day offers different activities and giveaways for fairgoers to enjoy.

Wednesday, Aug. 28 is Channel Seeds Opening Day. New for 2024, Wednesday will be a full day of activities for fairgoers filled with shows, exhibits, food, and fun. The carnival opens at 3 p.m. and all rides are $2 each.

Thursday, Aug. 29 we are celebrating 25 years of partnership with Value Added Ag Day, where attendees can experience the benefits of value-added agriculture in South Dakota. The Value Added Ag Development Center helps farmers, ranchers, and specialty crop producers create and expand their agriculture businesses. Stop by the Day Sponsor Tent to visit with producers about topics including agritourism, beekeeping, USDA Resources, specialty crops, and more. Be sure to stick around for the annual ice cream social at 3 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 30 is Olympic Motors Day. Make sure to stop by Olympic Motors (formerly Prostrollo Motors) on East Highway 14 in Huron prior to the fair to pick up a coupon for $2 off daily gate admission at the State Fair. At the fair, stop by the Olympic Motors Building to learn about year-end discounts and sign up for a chance to win the “Best Seats in the House” at the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday shows in the Grandstand. In addition, there will be special door prize drawings from Olympic Motors during the fair, and free ice water will be available all day.

Saturday, Aug. 31 is South Dakota Farmers Union Day. South Dakota Farmers Union hosts events throughout the day celebrating the family farmers, ranchers, and rural communities from across the state. Highlighting the day of activities is 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, attendees will pay just $0.48 for a meal showcasing the farmer’s share on retail food dollars.

Events at the Freedom Stage kick off at 1 p.m. with the Public Utilities Commission Candidates hosted by SD Farmers Union, followed by the Farm Safety FFA Quiz Bowl Championship. 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 display their interactive Farm Safety Trailer on Third Street in front of the Dakotaland Museum. The trailer gives visitors the opportunity to learn farm about safety with power take offs, grain bins, down power lines, and ATV simulator demonstrations at 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. each day.

Sunday, Sept. 1 is DPS Day sponsored by the South Dakota’s Department of Public Safety (DPS). DPS staff members will be located at the Day Sponsor Tent site from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free bottles of water, a chance to renew your driver’s license (remember to bring two documents proving your address), and Tommy the Turtle discussions and photo opportunities throughout the day. The ever-popular Highway Patrol dog demonstration will take place at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. The DPS hats and visors are sponsored by the DPS Office of Highway Safety and the Motorcycle Safety Program. Get yours while supplies last!

Monday, Sept. 2 is Peaceful Pines Senior Living Grand Family Adventure Day. Bring the family and make memories as we close out the fair on the final day to 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 wish list, take one last ride on the Ferris wheel, and enjoy the entertainment. Stop by the Day Sponsor Tent from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to learn about Peaceful Pines exceptional and compassionate care close to home with a network of communities across South Dakota.

The 2024 South Dakota State Fair will run from Wednesday, August 28, through Monday, September 2. For more information on State Fair events, contact the Fair office at 800-529-0900, visit www.sdstatefair.com or find them on Facebook, Instagram and X.

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