The 2026 South Dakota State Fair will take place Wednesday, September 2, through Monday, September 7, at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds in Huron, South Dakota.
The South Dakota State Fair is the premier showcase opportunity for South Dakota 4-H youth to exhibit the projects they have worked on throughout the year using the learn-by-doing model. These projects cover a wide range of areas and projects, including livestock, STEM, fashion revue, foods and nutrition, and much more.
4-H families, please make sure to note the important deadlines that must be met to participate in 4-H events at the South Dakota State Fair. These deadlines have no exceptions and can also be found below and on the 4-H Deadlines page.
Event Deadlines
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4-H Online Enrollment deadline to participate in state events
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4-H Online Animal Identification deadline
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Market Animal DNA due to county offices
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Youth Livestock Literacy (YLL) completion deadline
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State Fair Registration deadline via FairEntry
