For Immediate Release: Thursday, August 22, 2024

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Candi Briley, (605) 353-7340

PROJECT WEBSITE: https://www.sdstatefairfoundation.com/

The SHED Groundbreaking Ceremony

 
HURON, S.D. – The South Dakota State Fair will host a groundbreaking ceremony for The SHED on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at 2:00 PM. The ceremony will occur near the 4-H Beef Exhibits Building on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds.

This project is a perfect example of what is so great about South Dakota,” said Governor Kristi Noem. “It took vision and support from the state, the local community, and stakeholders from across South Dakota to get this project to construction. The SHED will help the State Fair grow and will boost opportunities for our kids and grandkids to get involved in agriculture for years to come."

The SHED will be the new home for Open Class Sheep during the annual State Fair and will serve as a multi-use facility for other livestock and equine events during the non-fair time and will foster further development and growth of our state’s future leaders in the agriculture industry. The facility, covered by an acre of rooftop, will include a show arena, space for up to 1,000 sheep, an educational center, bleachers, concrete flooring, and restrooms. The indoor educational center will provide a place for interactive learning about the sheep industry, opportunities in agriculture, and our state’s rich agricultural history.

The event is open to the public (state fair gate admission required).

The 2024 South Dakota State Fair kicks off on Channel Seeds Opening Day, Wednesday, August 28, and runs 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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