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.

CARNIVAL PRICING

Carnival Day Wristband - Includes unlimited carnival rides for 1 person for 1 day.


Credits are $1/credit and can be purchased at the Midway Ticket Kiosk. Most rides are 4-6 credits.

Siouxper Pass - Includes fair admission, grandstand entertainment, and unlimited carnival rides for 1 person, all 9 days of the fair.
The wristband is NON transferable and cannot be removed/replaced. Replacements will not be issued for lost or removed wristbands.


For Fair Hours and Admission Information, click here.

CARNIVAL HOURS

Friday, July 31: 5pm - Close

Saturday, August 1 12pm - Close

Sunday, August 2: 12pm - Close

Monday, August 3: 1pm- Close

Tuesday, August 4: 1pm - Close

Wednesday, August 5: 1pm - Close

Thursday, August 6: 1pm - Close

Friday, August 7: 1pm - Close

Saturday, August 8: 12pm - Close

For Fair Hours and Admission Information, click here.

*Hours subject to change
*Carnival will close by Midnight each night. May close earlier due to low traffic or weather.