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two young males with their show goats at a competition

State Fair

View schedules, resources and results for the 2026 South Dakota State Fair taking place September 2-7 in Huron, South Dakota.

Series of trophies on display at a 4-H contest.

South Dakota 4-H Missed Deadline Agreement

Form for missed deadlines for State 4-H Events.

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State Shooting Sports

View important dates, updates, results and resources for state shooting sports events.

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Jul 13 - 15

State Horse Show

The 2026 State 4-H Horse Show will take place from Monday, July 13, to Wednesday, July 15, at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds (1060 3rd St SW, Huron, SD 57350).

Series of trophies on display at a 4-H contest.

4-H

4-H is the nation’s largest youth development organization, involving young people in urban, suburban and rural communities. 4-H fosters an innovative, “learn by doing” approach with proven results.

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Mar 18

4-H Town Hall

SDSU Extension will host a 4-H Town Hall meeting on March 18 from 6:00-8:00 p.m., online over Zoom and in person at Cedar Shore Resort (1500 Shoreline Dr, Oacoma, SD 57365).

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State Dog Show

View contestant resources and results for the State 4-H Dog Show.

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Dog Skill-a-thon Study Guide

View a collection of articles, quizzes and study resources to prepare for 4-H Dog Skill-a-thon competitions.

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4-H Communications Project

View the Communications Project Guidelines and scoresheets.

4-H Horticulture Skill-A-Thon

View the Horticulture Skill-A-Thon Handbook and study resources.