SOUTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

NEWS RELEASE

 For Immediate Release: July 7, 2014

Media Contact: Candi Briley, 605-353-7340

South Dakota State Fair Launches New Website

 HURON, S.D. – The South Dakota State Fair launched a new website, www.sdstatefair.com,   on Wednesday, July 2.

The new website includes an updated design and improved usability. Visitors can expect a refreshed look and feel and ease of use when looking for information about the State Fair and other events happening on the fairgrounds year round.

“The new site is like a facelift for the State Fair,” said Jerome Hertel, SD State Fair manager. “I think visitors will really enjoy the fresh design and layout.” 

The new site includes a countdown to the Fair and a stronger focus on entertainment and events. Usability has been improved, making event schedules and information easier to locate throughout the site.

A year-round events calendar has also been added to emphasize the events taking place throughout the year such as Wheel Jam, the Men’s Expo, Women’s Expo, stock car races and more.

New websites with updated designs and layouts for Wheel Jam, Men’s Expo and the SD BBQ Championships are also being designed and will be launched in the coming months.

The 2014 South Dakota State Fair will run from Thursday, Aug. 28, through Monday, Sept. 1. Channel Seeds preview day will be Wednesday, Aug. 27. This year’s theme is “What Does The Fair Say?”  For more information on State Fair events, contact the Fair office at 800-529-0900, visit www.sdstatefair.com or find them Facebook and Twitter.

Agriculture is South Dakota's No. 1 industry, generating over $21 billion in annual economic activity and employing more than 122,000 South Dakotans. The South Dakota Department of Agriculture's mission is to promote, protect, preserve and improve this industry for today and tomorrow. Visit us online at http://sdda.sd.gov or find us on Facebook and Twitter.

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