Daily Schedule

In order to maintain the 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.

Download Schedules

Wednesday, August 6

Thursday, August 7

Friday, August 8

Saturday, August 9

Friday, August 1: Sneak Peek Night, as part of PREMIER Weekend

Sponsor: First PREMIER Bank / PREMIER Bankcard
Admission Special: $5 fair admission all evening!

5pm	Sioux Empire Fair Opens
5pm-Close	Carnival Rides - Games – Food	Midway
5pm-8pm	Strolling Ground Acts by Bob Bohm and Keith Raymond
5pm-8pm	Noah’s Way Petting Zoo and Pony Rides	Dakota News Now Kids Zone
5pm-8pm	Pipestone Discovery Barn Open	Pipestone Discovery Barn
5pm-10pm	SD’s Largest Permanent Model Railroad Layout	Sioux Valley Model Engineers Society Building
7pm	Milking Demonstration	Pipestone Discovery Barn
7:30pm	Feed our Calves	Pipestone Discover Barn

Fairgrounds Map