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State Fair

2026 State Fair

Date: Wednesday, September 2 – Monday, September 7, 2026

Location: South Dakota State Fairgrounds, Huron

Registration Deadline: August 1, 2026

SDSU Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program helps young people to reach their full potential as competent, confident leaders of character who contribute and are connected to their communities.

In 4-H, youth design and participate in their own projects and related activities. This unique learn-by-doing model teaches essential skills that youth will use throughout their lives. Whether a young person builds a rocket, raises a companion pet, or plants vegetables, 4-H gives youth the skills they need to thrive and succeed.

Featured Resources

4-H ribbons and awards stacked on a table.

State Fair Book

The State Fair Book is a comprehensive guide for participating in 4-H activities at the South Dakota State Fair.

Youth judging fruits, vegetable and plants

4HOnline & FairEntry

4HOnline is SDSU Extension's system for managing 4-H enrollment and federal reporting.

Overhead view of State Fair 4-H exhibits

South Dakota State Fair Website

Visit the South Dakota State Fair website for information about camping and general fair details.

Books, Forms and Scoresheets

Items are scoresheets unless otherwise labeled. Forms and worksheets are marked with a *.

4-H Ribbons Explained

4-H encourages all members to "make the best better." An essential role of volunteer judges is to provide feedback to exhibitors on how projects could or should be improved, allowing members to expand their knowledge in a project area.

Use this video as a resource to better understand the Danish system of judging, which compares an exhibit to the ideal standards.

Visit 4-H Judging Resources to review the hot sheets on judging basics, judging 4-H exhibits and providing feedback.

Past Results

Results, recognition and photos from past State Fair 4-H competitions can be viewed below.

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4-H State Fair