The Sioux Empire Fair is underway at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds.  From the carnival rides to the fair food, live music, exhibits, bingo and more, there's something for everyone at the Sioux Empire Fair.

Today is Cantastic Thursday.  Donate 3 non-perishable food items at a Midway ticket booth and receive $10 off one day wristband.  A benefit for Feeding South Dakota.

Here are today's activities:

Phil Baker

August 7, 2014 - August 10, 2014

All-Day Event

Family Stage


4-H Rabbit Show

August 7, 2014

8:00am

4-H Poultry/Rabbit Barn


4-H Beef Show

August 7, 2014

8:00am

Outside Arena


Daycare Extravaganza

August 7, 2014

9:30am - 1:00pm

Family Stage


Versatility Ranch Horse Competition

August 7, 2014 - August 8, 2014

10:00am

Expo Building


Story Time and Activity

August 7, 2014

11:00am

Arts Center


Paper Bow Making

August 7, 2014

12:00pm

Arts Center


FFA Market Lamb Show

August 7, 2014

1:00pm

West Arena


Story Time and Activity

August 7, 2014

1:00pm

Arts Center


Rainbow Cafe

August 7, 2014

2:00pm

Pioneer Lane


Paper Bow Making

August 7, 2014

3:00pm

Arts Center


Elisabeth Hunstad

August 7, 2014

3:00pm

Front Porch


4-H Round Robin Showmanship Contest

August 7, 2014

3:30pm

West Arena


Jr Jackpot Market Hog Show

August 7, 2014

5:00pm

West Arena


Home Brew Prelims

August 7, 2014

6:00pm

Arts Center


Just for Kix

August 7, 2014

6:00pm

Front Porch


Randy Houser w/ guest Parmalee

August 7, 2014

8:00pm

Dollar Loan Center Main Stage


Fresh Horses in the Beer Garden

August 7, 2014

9:00pm - 11:59pm

Budweiser Beer Garden


Dustin Evans

August 7, 2014 - August 8, 2014

10:00pm

Budweiser Beer Garden

Here are some more events happening at the Sioux Empire Fair this week.

All Grandstand entertainment is free with paid gate admission.

Scotty McCreery

Friday, August 8- 8:00pm

Five months after winning Season 10 of "American Idol," McCreery released his debut album,Clear As Day, which became the best-selling solo album released by a country artist in 2011. His impressive evolution is immediately evident on his second studio album, See You Tonight, which artfully captures who he is now, both as an artist and as a man.

Pro Rodeo

Sponsored by:
Billion Dodge Ram and
Dakota Beverage, Coors Distributor

Saturday, August 9 - 6:30pm
Sunday, August 10 - 1:30 pm

More information about the Pro Rodeo.

 

Check out these special days at the Fair.

Thursday, August 7th:

Cantastic Thursday: donate 3 non-perishable food items at a Midway ticket booth and receive $10 off a day wristband.

Daycare Extravaganza from 10 am - 1 pm
Phil Baker performs at 10 and 11 am on the family stage.
4-H Character Counts Carnival opens at 10 am near the family stage.
Old Mac Donald's Farm opens at 10 am.
Pipestone Discovery Barn opens at 10 am.
Story time featuring the book "The Guardian Team" by Cat Urbigkit in the Arts Center at 11 am.
Friends First Magic Show (bully prevention education) at noon on the family stage.


 

Friday, August 8th and Saturday, August 9th.

Sponsored by:
Corn Council  Corn Growers

AG Rules! Celebration
Visit Corn Acres near the Bridlewood and Expo, 10 am - 5 pm. See the amazing Corn Adventure trailer with the tractor simulator.
AG Rules Theater on even hours.
AG Rules BINGO on odd hours.
BIG prize drawings every hour, 11 am - 5 pm.
Games and activities. FREE popcorn and water.
FREE sweet corn feed at 11 am.


 

Sunday, August 10th:

Sponsored by:
Century Link

Family Day
Pro Rodeo at 1:30 pm, free with paid fair admission.
Youth Talent Contest at noon on the Front Porch.
Watermelon Contest at 1 pm in the Arts Center.
Youth Lego Contest at 3 pm in the Arts Center.
Dakota Kids Pedal Pull at 3 pm outside the Arts Center.

 

Don't forget about these attractions:

Get more information about the Sioux Empire Fair here.

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