FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, August 23, 2024

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The South Dakota State Fair Presents First Dakota Football at the Fair

Huron, SD – The South Dakota State Fair and First Dakota National Bank are pleased to welcome back Football at the Fair, a Jackrabbit Watch Party in the Beer Garden.

“The State Fair has always been a place for South Dakotans to come together,” said Peggy Besch, State Fair Manager. “Hosting a watch party for SDSU’s opening game adds another level of fun at the Fair.”

This year’s First Dakota Football at the Fair features South Dakota State University Jackrabbit’s 2024 football season opener versus the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The game kicks off at 1 pm on Saturday, August 31. The watch party takes place at the Beer Garden on the South Dakota State Fairgrounds. This event is open to all ages and is included with fairgoers paid daily gate admission. The game stream is presented by Karl’s TV and Appliance.

“First Dakota is proud to sponsor Football at the Fair,” said Nate Franzén, President of First Dakota’s Ag Banking Division. “It’s a great opportunity for friends and families to get together at the Fair and root for the Jacks! GO BIG, GO BLUE, GO JACKS!”

First Dakota National Bank began in 1872 when it became the first fully chartered bank in the Dakota Territory. Located in Yankton, First Dakota grew steadily as it served the needs of settlers, the river traffic, and the flourishing businesses. Today, First Dakota has grown to a network of 17 full-service locations in South Dakota and five loan production offices in South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. First Dakota delivers a complete array of banking, investment, and trust services to individuals, businesses, and ag customers.

The Beer Garden on the State Fairgrounds is located east of the grandstand and is open 11 am – 2 am daily during the fair. Each night of the fair, the Beer Garden hosts entertainment that begins immediately following that evening’s grandstand entertainment.

The 2024 South Dakota State Fair will run from Wednesday, August 28, through Monday, September 2. Channel Seeds Opening day will be Wednesday, August 28. 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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