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Livestock Exhibitors

To enter livestock in Open Class or FFA Shows at the Sioux Empire Fair, please see entry information below. Feel free to browse our show listings and contact us if you have any questions!

Livestock Rules and Health Regulations

OPEN CLASS

All open livestock division entries (Swine, Sheep, Goats, Open Breeding Cattle and Open Junior Beef Shows) will enter using the showman.app

Entries will open July 15th, 2025, and will close at the conclusion of each species’ individual check-in at the show.

All entries must be submitted to Showman Online Entry and confirmed to show in person at the species check-in.

DO NOT use online payment options. Entry fees will be paid during check-in CASH ONLY. NO CHECKS.

Showman.app Entries

Open Swine, Sheep & Goat Shows

Saturday, August 2
Swine Show - 10am
Sheep Show - 3pm
Goat Show - 5pm

Entries taken at check-in

Specific Information

Open Breeding Cattle Show

Sunday, August 3 - 10am

Entries taken at check-in

Specific Information

Open Junior Beef Show

Sunday, August 3 - 3pm

Entries taken at check-in

Specific Information

Open & Junior Dairy Show

Friday, August 9 - 8:30am

Entry Form

Specific Information

FFA

FFA Livestock Show Specific Information

FFA SHOW REGISTRATION

Click Here for Registration

Entry Deadlines

Aug. 2 - Regular Pricing Entry Deadline
Aug. 7 - Online Entries Close at Midnight (CDT).

FFA Market & Breeding Swine Show

Monday, August 4 - 8:00am
*Check in from 7:00-7:30am

FFA Market Beef & Commercial Heifers Show

Monday, August 4 - 10:00am
*Check in from 9:00-9:30am

FFA Market & Breeding Goat Show

Monday, August 4 - 1:00pm
*Check in from 12:00-12:30pm

FFA Market & Breeding Lambs Show

Monday, August 4 - 2:00pm or immediately after the goat show
*Check in from 12:00-12:30pm

FFA Dairy Show

Thursday, August 7 - 10:00am

Minnehaha County 4-H

If you are a Minnehaha County 4-H member and would like information on our 4-H shows, please click here to be directed to the Minnehaha County 4-H website.

4-H Livestock Schedule

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5^th

7:00 A.M. Livestock Check-In Begins*/4-H Fair Office Opens

12:00 P.M. Livestock Check-In Ends

1:00 P.M. 4-H Companion Animal Show – Expo Building

1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Market Animal Weigh Ins – Sheep/Goat Barns

3:30 P.M. 4-H Poultry Showmanship – 4-H Rabbit Barn

4:00 P.M. 4-H Poultry Show – 4-H Rabbit Barn

6:00 P.M. 4-H Social – Old Covered Arena

*Animals may be on site before Tuesday, August 5 ^th, but families are solely responsible for them.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6^th

9:00 A.M. 4-H Swine Show – Old Covered Arena

11:00 A.M. 4-H Beef Show – Livestock Show Arena

1:00 P.M. Fashion Review & Cloverbud Show & Tell – Expo

4:00 P.M. 4-H Dairy Show – Livestock Show Arena

6:00 P.M. 4-H Livestock Judging – Livestock Show Arena

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7^th

9:00 A.M. 4-H Sheep & Goat Show – Livestock Show Arena

11:00 A.M. 4-H Rabbit Show – 4-H Rabbit Barn

2:00 P.M. 4-H Round Robin Contest & Awards – Livestock Arena

*Livestock may checkout following the completion of the Round Robin Contest & Awards.

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