Wednesday, August 28 - Channel Seeds Opening Day
All carnival rides $2 from 3 - 10 p.m.

8 a.m., Charolais followed by Shorthorn/Shorthorn Plus followed by Simmental/Low % followed by All Other Breeds Show, DEX, Agtegra & Butler Machinery Arena - South Ring
8 a.m., Limousin followed by Chianina followed by Gelbvieh followed by Maine Anjou/Maine Tainer followed by Red Angus Show, DEX, Agtegra & Butler Machinery Arena- North Ring
9 a.m. – 10 p.m., Noah’s Way Exotic Petting Zoo and Pony Rides, MIP Building
9 a.m. – 8 p.m., 4-H Exhibits Open to the Public , Nordby Exhibit Hall
9 a.m. – 8 p.m., All SD State Fair Exhibit Buildings Open,
9 a.m. – 8 p.m., FFA Ag Adventure Center Open ,
9 a.m. - 8 p.m., SD State Historical Society/Press: Famous South Dakotans, Arts & Education Building
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Dakotaland Museum Open,
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Revolutionary Experience, Younger Hall
9:45 a.m., National Anthem,
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Delta Dental Educational Activity, Arts & Education Building
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., LEGO LAND, Arts & Education Building
10 a.m., Pampered Chef Cooking Demonstration, Horizons Hall Kitchen
10 a.m., Bottle Calf Feeding, FFA Ag Adventure Center
10 a.m., Stock Dog Clinic, Hippodrome
10 a.m., Importance of Soil Health in Gardens, Horticulture Building
10 a.m., Team Sorting, North Arena
10 a.m., Mural of Infinite Variety Community Art Project, Arts & Education Building
10:30 a.m., Wildlife Adventure Center presents Reptile and Wildlife Show , North of Centennial Stage
10:45 a.m., Frankie Reinhart, Highmore Country Singer, Centennial Stage
11 a.m., Farm Safety ATV Simulator Demo hosted by SD Farmers Union, North of Dakotaland Museum
11 a.m., Puppet Place Puppet Magic Show, Independent Midway
11 a.m., Norwex Basics , Horizons Hall Kitchen
11 a.m., FFA Ag Adventure Center Youth Activity, FFA Ag Adventure Center
11 a.m., Story Time w/ PaperPie Books, Arts & Education Building
11 a.m., Growing the Future Generations of Gardeners - Getting Youth Involved in Gardening, Horticulture Building
11 a.m., Sherwin & Pam Linton and the Cotton Kings, Centennial Stage
11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Tap Haus (Craft Beer), Tap Haus
11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Wine Pavilion: Toast of the S.D. State Fair, Wine Pavilion
11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Hoskins One-Room School House Open, East of Dakotaland Museum
11:30 a.m., Robot Ranger, Strolling

12 p.m.-7 p.m., DAV Bingo, DAV Veterans Building
12 p.m., Phil Baker, NorthWestern Energy Freedom Stage
12 p.m., Mogen’s Heroes, De Smet Farm Mutual Insurance Tent
1 - 5 p.m., 4-H Mastery Showcase Judging, Nordby Exhibit Hall
1 p.m., Wildlife Adventure Center presents Reptile and Wildlife Show, North of Centennial Stage
1 p.m., Puppet Place Puppet Magic Show, Independent Midway
1 p.m., Live Judging Tomatoes , Horticulture Building
1 p.m., Bonkers for Boxcars: The Inside Scoop, Forty & Eight Merci Train
1:45 p.m., Frankie Reinhart, Highmore Country Singer, Centennial Stage
2 p.m., Farm Safety ATV Simulator Demo hosted by SD Farmers Union, North of Dakotaland Museum
2 p.m., Sherwin & Pam Linton and the Cotton Kings, Centennial Stage
2 p.m., Poppa Bear Norton, NorthWestern Energy Freedom Stage
3 p.m. – 10 p.m., GoldStar Amusements Carnival (All rides $2), Carnival Midway
3 p.m., S.D. Pork Producers Cooking Demonstration: All About Bacon, Horizons Hall Kitchen
3 p.m., FFA Ag Adventure Center Youth Activity, FFA Ag Adventure Center
3 p.m., Stampin’ Up! Cards - Sue Lammers, Horizons Hall Auditorium
3 p.m., Puppet Place Puppet Magic Show, Independent Midway
3 p.m., Mogen’s Heroes, DeSmet Farm Mutual Insurance Tent
3:30 p.m., Robot Ranger, Strolling
3:45 p.m., Frankie Reinhart, Highmore Country Singer, Centennial Stage

4 p.m., Sherwin & Pam Linton and the Cotton Kings: Tribute to Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, and the music of the Carter Family, Centennial Stage
4 p.m., Phil Baker, NorthWestern Energy Freedom Stage
4 p.m., Farm Safety ATV Simulator Demo hosted by SD Farmers Union, North of Dakotaland Museum
5 p.m., Mogen’s Heroes, De Smet Farm Mutual Insurance Tent
5 p.m., Puppet Place Puppet Magic Show, Independent Midway
6 p.m., Poppa Bear Norton, NorthWestern Energy Freedom Stage

6 p.m., Wildlife Adventure Center presents Reptile and Wildlife Show , North of Centennial Stage
6 p.m., Bottle Calf Feeding, FFA Ag Adventure Center
6 p.m., Puppet Place Puppet Magic Show, Independent Midway
6 p.m., Robot Ranger, Strolling
8 p.m., Red Wilk Construction Tuff Hedeman Bull Bash, Grandstand
10 p.m , Union Cattle Band, Beer Garden

Thursday, August 29 - Value-Added Ag Day

*Military Appreciation: Veterans and active military men and women receive free admission.
*4-H kids get in free with 4-H card. 4-H cards can be obtained in advance at county offices.

8 a.m. - 5 p.m., 4-H Information Center Open, Nordby Exhibit Hall
8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Youth in Action Communications Project Judging (option 1/4), Nordby Exhibit Hall - Classrooms
8 a.m., Hereford Show, DEX, Agtegra & Butler Machinery Arena - South Ring
8 a.m., Angus Show, DEX, Agtegra & Butler Machinery Arena - North Ring
8 a.m., Duroc followed by Yorkshire followed by Spotted Swine followed by Chester White followed by Hampshire followed by Poland China followed by Hereford followed by Berkshire followed by Crossbred Shows, OC Swine Complex
9 a.m. – 10 p.m., Noah’s Way Exotic Petting Zoo and Pony Rides, MIP Building
9 a.m. – 8 p.m., 4-H Exhibits Open to the Public , Nordby Exhibit Hall
9 a.m. – 8 p.m., All SD State Fair Exhibit Buildings Open
9 a.m. – 8 p.m., FFA Ag Adventure Center Open
9 a.m. - 8 p.m., SD State Historical Society/Press: Military History, Arts & Education Building
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Reel in Memories Scavenger Hunt , GFP Area
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Dakotaland Museum Open
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., American Revolutionary Experience, Younger Hall
9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Hands-On Education Activities, Nordby Exhibit Hall
9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Value Added Ag Center Day Activities, Day Sponsor Area
9 a.m., Mural of Infinite Variety Community Art Project opens, Arts & Education Building
9:30 a.m., S.D. Farm Bureau Health Plans Information Session, Farm Bureau Dakotaland Stage
9:30 a.m., Pampered Chef Cooking Demonstration, Horizons Hall Kitchen
9:45 a.m., National Anthem,
10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Delta Dental Educational Activity, Arts & Education Building
10 a.m., Genie Break: Breaking Brick Walls, Arts & Education Building
10 a.m., Bottle Calf Feeding, FFA Ag Adventure Center
10 a.m., S.D. Stock Dog Assoc. Ranch, and Intermediate Classes, Hippodrome
10 a.m., Kids Session: Garden Yoga, Garden Craft, Horticulture Building
10 a.m., South Dakota Farm and Ranch Recognition Program, Farm Bureau Dakotaland Stage
10 a.m., Tea.m. Penning, North Arena
10:15 a.m., Loads of Laundry Norwex Demonstration, Horizons Hall Kitchen
10:30 a.m. Agritourism: How Do I Get Started? - SDSU Extension & SD Department of Tourism, Day Sponsor Tent
10:30 a.m., To Keep, To Throw, I Don’t Know - Forever Photos & Videos, Horizons Hall Auditorium
10:30 a.m., Wildlife Adventure Center presents Reptile and Wildlife Show, North of Centennial Stage
10:30 a.m., Salute to Veterans, NorthWestern Energy Freedom Stage
10:45 a.m., Jan Sanbakken, S.D. Country Hall of Fame Singer, Centennial Stage
11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Tap Haus (Craft Beer), Tap Haus
11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Wine Pavilion: Toast of the S.D. State Fair, Wine Pavilion
11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Hoskins One-Room School House Open, East of Dakotaland Museum
11 a.m., Getting Festive: Wreath Building - IrmaLea Fields, Horizons Hall Kitchen
11 a.m., ARCY Live Mural Painting sponsored by Dakotaland Federal Credit Union, West of Horticulture Building
11 a.m., Puppet Place Puppet Magic Show, Independent Midway
11 a.m., Sherwin & Pam Linton and the Cotton Kings, Centennial Stage
11 a.m., Farm Safety ATV Simulator Demo hosted by S.D. Farmers Union, North of Dakotaland Museum
11. a.m., FFA Ag Adventure Center Youth Activity, FFA Ag Adventure Center
11 a.m., Story Time w/ PaperPie Books, Arts & Education Building
11:15 a.m., Beyond the Coop: Taking Your On-Farm Poultry Processing to the Next Level - Prairie Sun Organics, Day Sponsor Tent
11:30 a.m., Fun & Fruity: Instant Applesauce & Infused Water - SDSU Extension, Horizons Hall Kitchen
11:30 a.m., Robot Ranger, Strolling

12 p.m. – 12 a.m., GoldStar Amusements Carnival, Carnival Midway
12 p.m., Mogen’s Heroes, De Smet Farm Mutual Insurance Tent
12 p.m., Chad Madsen, Musician, Midway Roadhouse
12 p.m., Special Exhibits in the Horticulture Building, Horticulture Building
12 p.m., Antique Tractor Demonstration, West of Farm Bureau Dakotaland Stage

12 p.m., Beginning Farmer Rancher: USDA Resources & Funding - USDA, Day Sponsor Tent
12 p.m., Sheltered Reality, NorthWestern Energy Freedom Stage
12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m., 4-H Special Foods Contest (option 1/3), Nordby Exhibit Hall - Kitchen
12:45 p.m., South Dakota’s Local Food System: Aggregation of Specialty Crops - S.D. Specialty Producers Association Presentation, Day Sponsor Tent
1 p.m., Cotton Patch Boutique Style Show - Pam Linton, Horizons Hall Auditorium
1 p.m., Supreme Row, DEX, Agtegra & Butler Machinery Arena
1 p.m., Insect Friends: The Insects of 2024: Friends, Foes, and What to Watch For, Horticulture Building
1 p.m., Wildlife Adventure Center presents Reptile and Wildlife Show , North of Centennial Stage
1 p.m., Mad Chad Taylor, The Chain Saw Juggler, North of Nordby Exhibit Hall
1 p.m., Preserve the Taste of Summer and Fall: Drying Fruits 101 - SDSU Extension, Horizons Hall Kitchen
1 p.m., Puppet Place Puppet Magic Show, Independent Midway
1 p.m., Bonkers for Boxcars: The Inside Scoop, Forty & Eight Merci Train
1 p.m., 4-H Registered and Commercial Breeding Meat Goat Showmanship followed by Registered Breeding Meat Goat Show followed by Commercial Breeding Meat Goat Show, 4-H Livestock Complex
1:30 p.m., Fair Food Reimagined: Explore the Deliciousness of Gluten-Free Sorghum Flour Funnel Cakes - Redstone Creek Flour Mill, Horizons Hall Kitchen
1:30 p.m., Sweet Success: A Beginner’s Guide to Beekeeping - Abb-Bee’s Honey, Day Sponsor Tent
1:30 p.m., Nick Sharpe, Magician, Midway Roadhouse
1:30 p.m., Jan Sanbakken, S.D. Country Hall of Fa.m.e Singer, Centennial Stage
1:45 p.m., Captain Diane Diekman, U.S. Navy Veteran and Country Music Biographer, Centennial Stage
2 p.m., The SHED Ground Breaking Ceremony, 4-H Beef Exhibits Building
2 p.m., Farm Safety ATV Simulator Demo hosted by S.D. Farmers Union, North of Dakotaland Museum
2 p.m., Genie Break: Cemetery Mysteries, Arts & Education Building
2 p.m., Cow Pop, NorthWestern Energy Freedom Stage
2 p.m., Sherwin & Pam. Linton and the Cotton Kings: A Tribute in Song to Our American Military Veterans, Centennial Stage
2 p.m. , Growing the Future Generations of Gardeners - Getting Youth Involved in Gardening, Horticulture Building
2 p.m., Antique Tractor Demonstration, West of Farm Bureau Dakotaland Stage
2:10 p.m., Specialty Farm Production: NRCS Services & Programs - USDA & NRCS, Day Sponsor Tent
2:30 p.m., Chad Madsen, Musician, Midway Roadhouse
3 p.m., The Wildflowers, Farm Bureau Dakotaland Stage
3 p.m., Waterfowl, Turkeys, Large Fowl, Guineas, and Banta.m.s as Specified Shows, Poultry/Rabbit Barn
3 p.m., FFA Ag Adventure Center Youth Activity, FFA Ag Adventure Center
3 p.m., Value Added Ag Center Day 25th Anniversary: Ice Cream Social - VAADC & Your SD Dairy Farmers, Day Sponsor Tent
3 p.m., Native Plants for Landscaping and Pollinator Habitat, Horticulture Building
3 p.m., Puppet Place Puppet Magic Show, Independent Midway
3 p.m., Mogen’s Heroes, DeSmet Farm Mutual Insurance Tent
3:30 p.m., Robot Ranger, Strolling
3:30 p.m., Mad Chad Taylor, The Chain Saw Juggler, NorthWestern Energy Freedom Stage
3:30 p.m., Dirt Fair Double Down Show, 4-H Livestock Complex
3:45 p.m., Jan Sanbakken, SD Country Hall of Fa.m.e Singer, Centennial Stage

4 p.m., Sherwin & Pam Linton and the Cotton Kings: Tribute to Johnny Cash, June Carter Cash, and the music of the Carter Family, Centennial Stage
4 p.m., Nick Sharpe, Magician, Midway Roadhouse
4 p.m., Farm Safety ATV Simulator Demo hosted by SD Farmers Union, North of Dakotaland Museum
4 p.m., S.D. Stock Dog Assoc. Intermediate Finals, Hippodrome
4 p.m., Live Giant Vegetable Judging, Horticulture Building
4:30 p.m., Antique Tractor Demonstration, West of Farm Bureau Dakotaland Stage
4:30 p.m., Sheltered Reality, NorthWestern Energy Freedom Stage
5 p.m., S.D. State Fair Karaoke Rendezvous, Midway Roadhouse
5 p.m., Mogen’s Heroes, De Smet Farm Mutual Insurance Tent
5 p.m., S.D. Stock Dog Assoc. Open Finals, Hippodrome
5 p.m., Puppet Place Puppet Magic Show, Independent Midway
5:30 p.m., The Wildflowers, Farm Bureau Dakotaland Stage
6 p.m., Wildlife Adventure Center presents Reptile and Wildlife Show , North of Centennial Stage
6 p.m., Bottle Calf Feeding, FFA Ag Adventure Center
6 p.m., Puppet Place Puppet Magic Show, Independent Midway
6 p.m., Mad Chad Taylor, The Chain Saw Juggler, NorthWestern Energy Freedom Stage
6 p.m., Robot Ranger, Strolling
7 p.m., Chad Madsen, Musician, Midway Roadhouse
7 p.m., Cow Pop, NorthWestern Energy Freedom Stage
8 p.m., Red Wilk Construction Tuff Hedeman Bull Bash , Grandstand
10 p.m., The Dweebs, Beer Garden