Daily Schedule

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...

Baby Bungalow Baby changing and feeding area: located in the Connecting Consumers Building (Across from 4H Snack Stand)

GRANDSTAND

DNN KIDS ZONE

FRONT PORCH

Pipestone Discovery Barn

Arts Center

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Friday, August 8: South Dakota Corn

Sponsor: South Dakota Corn

Admission Special: Free Fair Admission until 1pm

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8am	Open & Junior Dairy Show	West Cattle Show Ring
10am-Close	Sioux Empire Fair Opens
	Visit Pioneer Lane
10am	National Anthem – Bobby Novoa	Front Porch
10am-4pm	Dutch Oven and Kids Games	Pioneer Lane
10am – 6pm	SD Agricultural Heritage Museum: DROWNING IN DIRT – Joseph Hutton & The Dust Bowl On The Farm - Agriculture During WWII	Connecting Consumers Building (Across from 4H Snack Stand)
10am – 8pm	Commercial Vendor Booths, Art Center Exhibits and Displays, and 4H Static Exhibits	North Expo Center
10am-8pm	Noah’s Way Petting Zoo and Pony Rides	Dakota News Now Kids Zone
10am – 8pm	Agriculture Activities South Dakota Beef	Pipestone Discovery Barn
10am-8pm	Petting Zoo and Kid’s Activities	Old Mac Donald’s Farm
10am-8pm	Tractor Supply Co. Guessing Game	North Expo Center
10am-8pm	Bricks & Minifigs Guessing Game	North Expo Center
10am-10pm	SD’s Largest Permanent Model Railroad Layout	Sioux Valley Model Engineers Society Building
11am-5pm	Roger Coon – Wood Carver	Pioneer Lane
11am	Tom Watson	Front Porch
11am	Reading of the Declaration of Independence	Pioneer Lane
11:30am	Reading of the Declaration of Independence	Pioneer Lane
12pm-7pm	Messy Mania and Mini Ninjas	Messy Mania Bldg. South of 4H Snack Stand
12pm	Amy Ellsworth	Front Porch
12pm	KR Foam Factory	Dakota News Now Kids Zone
12pm	Pig Tales – sharing pig facts in the pig pen area	Pipestone Discovery Barn
1pm- Close	Carnival Rides and Games	Midway
1pm	Feed Ration Activity	Pipestone Discovery Barn
1pm	Bob Bohm’s Family Entertainment	Dakota News Now Kids Zone
1pm	Tom Watson	Front Porch
2pm	Cow Milking Demonstration	Pipestone Discovery Barn
2pm	The Magic of Keith Raymond	Dakota News Now Kids Zone
2:30pm	Feed our Calf	Pipestone Discovery Barn
2:30pm	Taulelle Concessions’ Junior Corn Dog Eating Contest	Front Porch
3pm	Bob Bohm’s Family Entertainment – Farmily Feud	Pipestone Discovery Barn
3pm	KR Foam Factory	Dakota News Now Kids Zone
3pm	Rachael & Steve Payne	Front Porch
4pm	The Magic of Keith Raymond	Dakota News Now Kids Zone
4pm	Geoff Gunderson	Front Porch
4pm	Beef Strong Man	Pipestone Discovery Barn
5pm	Survivor Family Game Show	Dakota New Now Kids Zone
5pm	Rachael & Steve Payne	Front Porch
5:30pm	Pig Tales – sharing pig facts in the pig pen area	Pipestone Discovery Barn
6pm	Comedy on the Front Porch	Front Porch
6pm	Where Does My Food Come From?	Pipestone Discovery Barn
6pm	The Magic of Keith Raymond	Dakota News Now Kids Zone
7pm	National Anthem – Brass Quintet – Leland Matsumura	Grandstand
7pm	Cow Milking Demonstration	Pipestone Discovery Barn
7:30pm	Feed our Calf	Pipestone Discovery Barn
7:00 pm	Monsters In The Midway Bulls & Broncs 50/50 Raffle Friends of the Fair. Must be present to win. Tickets are for this event only.	Grandstand

Saturday, August 9

10am-Close	Sioux Empire Fair Opens
	Visit Pioneer Lane
10am	National Anthem – Bobby Novoa	Front Porch
10am-4pm	Petting Zoo and Kid’s Activities	Old Mac Donald’s Farm
10am – 6pm	SD Agricultural Heritage Museum: DROWNING IN DIRT – Joseph Hutton & The Dust Bowl On The Farm - Agriculture During WWII	Connecting Consumers Building (Across from 4H Snack Stand)
10am – 6pm	Commercial Vendor Booths, Art Center Exhibits and Displays, and 4H Static Exhibits	North Expo Center
10am-8pm	Noah’s Way Petting Zoo and Pony Rides	Dakota News Now Kids Zone
10am – 8pm	Agriculture Activities	Pipestone Discovery Barn
10am-8pm	Tractor Supply Co. Guessing Game	North Expo Center
10am-8pm	Bricks & Minifigs Guessing Game	North Expo Center
10am-10pm	SD’s Largest Permanent Model Railroad Layout	Sioux Valley Model Engineers Society Building
11am-1pm	DAR Ladies helping kids make Tri Corner Hats	Pioneer Lane
11am-5pm	Roger Coon – Wood Carver	Pioneer Lane
11am	Dan Shafer	Front Porch
12pm-7pm	Messy Mania and Mini Ninjas	Dakota News Now Kids Zone
12pm- Close	Carnival Rides and Games	Midway
12pm	Tom Watson	Front Porch
12pm	KR Foam Factory	Dakota News Now Kids Zone
12pm	Pig Tales – sharing pig facts in the pig pen area	Pipestone Discovery Barn
1pm	Bob Bohm’s Family Entertainment	Dakota News Now Kids Zone
1pm	Gary Melbrech	Front Porch
1pm	Pig Corralling Activity	Pipestone Discovery Barn
1:15pm	Reading of Paul Revere & Children’s Book	Pioneer Lane
1:30pm	National Anthem – Bobby Novoa	Grandstand
1:30pm	Sioux Empire Championship Rodeo 50/50 Raffle Friends of the Fair. Must be present to win. Each performance is a new ticket.	Grandstand
2pm	The Magic of Keith Raymond	Dakota News Now Kids Zone
2pm	Cow Milking Demonstration	Pipestone Discovery Barn
2:30pm	Feed our Calf	Pipestone Discovery Barn
2:30pm	Taulelle Concessions’ Adult Corn Dog Eating Contest	Front Porch
2:45pm	Portray Abigail Adams	Pioneer Lane
3pm	Gary Melbrech	Front Porch
3pm	Bob Bohm’s Family Entertainment – Farmily Feud	Pipestone Discovery Barn
3pm	KR Foam Factory	Dakota News Now Kids Zone
4pm	Tony DePaolo	Front Porch
4pm	The Magic of Keith Raymond	Dakota News Now Kids Zone
5pm	Tony DePaolo	Front Porch
5pm	Survivor Family Game Show	Dakota New Now Kids Zone
5:15pm	Portray Abigail Adams	Pioneer Lane
5:30pm	Pig Tales – sharing pig facts in the pig pen area	Pipestone Discovery Barn
6pm	Comedy on the Front Porch	Front Porch
6pm	The Magic of Keith Raymond	Dakota News Now Kids Zone
7pm	National Anthem – Leland Matsumura	Grandstand
7pm	Sioux Empire Championship Rodeo 50/50 Raffle Friends of the Fair. Must be present to win. Each performance is a new ticket.	Grandstand