Sioux Empire Fair Curfew
In the order to maintain safety of everyone at the Sioux Empire Fair and continue to keep this a family friendly event the Sioux Empire Fair is enacting a 9pm curfew for anyone 17 and under not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Anyone 17 and under must be accompanied at all times after 9pm while on the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. The curfew will be enforced at the Sioux Empire Fair on the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds starting July 31 until the end of the fair on August 8, 2026.

No Pets Allowed on the Fairgrounds
Only ADA APPROVED service dogs are allowed into the Sioux Empire Fair, and they must be under the control of their handler at all times. Comfort/Emotional Support Animals are not protected by the ADA. For more information on the definition of an ADA Service Animal, please visit the ADA website FAQ's https://www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-faqs...

2026 Sioux Empire Fair

July 31 -August 8

FAIR ADMISSION

Adults (13 and up):	$10
Children (6 - 12):	$5
Children (5 and under):	Free

* Fair admission is free Monday, August 3 - Friday, August 7 until 1pm.

*All Grandstand Entertainment is FREE with paid fair admission

FAIR ADMISSION SPECIALS

Friday, July 31

$5.00 Admission
Age 6 and Up

We offer free gate admission each day to Veterans and Military Personnel plus 1 guest, with a valid ID. Please show appropriate identification to any of our Gate Staff: Military ID, VA ID Card, Medical Card, Veterans Organization Membership Card, Discharge Papers, etc.) Thank you for your service!

*Hours subject to change

Click here for carnival hours and pricing.

Indoor Vendor Hours
Saturday, August 6: 10am - 6pm
Sunday, August 7: 10am - 6pm
Monday, August 8: 10am - 6pm
Tuesday, August 9: 10am - 6pm
Wednesday, August 10: 10am - 6pm
Thursday, August 11: 10am - 6pm
Friday, August 12: 10am - 6pm
Saturday, August 13: 10am - 6pm