4-H State Fair

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two young males with their show goats at a competition

State Fair

View schedules, resources and results for the 2025 South Dakota State Fair taking place Aug. 27-Sept. 1 in Huron, South Dakota.

4-H ribbons and awards stacked on a table.

Aug 23

4-H County Achievement Days and County Fair Schedule

SDSU Extension's South Dakota 4-H program will be hosting county fairs and achievement days across South Dakota beginning in July 2025.

4-H youth washing a black beef cow in preparation for a fair.

Fairs are a big part of youth livestock programs, but they come with a responsibility to care for animals the right way. With a few extra steps, you’ll be doing your part to keep your animals, your barn, and your community healthy, now and for the seasons to come.

young male 4-H member showing a hereford heifer

Competitions & State Fair

4-H members showcase their knowledge and skills during county and state competitions.

male 4-H youth preparing a salad in a silver mixing bowl

South Dakota 4-H Special Foods Recipe Book 2021-2024

The South Dakota 4-H Special Foods Cookbook features recipes from 4-H youth who participated in the Special Foods Contest and received a purple ribbon at the South Dakota State Fair between 2021 – 2024.

4-H Youth Experience in Animal Projects – Purposes

4-H Youth Development must place an importance on developing “youth experience” versus “contest participation and competition."

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

Four beginnger large animal premier exhibitors award recipients standing in front of a backdrop

Fifty-six 4-H Members Win Premier Exhibitor Awards for 2022

December 02, 2022

Fifty-six South Dakota 4-H members won Premier Exhibitor Awards this year in their respective animal projects.

4-H member Olivia Miller discussing her mental health presentation with South Dakota 4-H Program Director Tim Tanner.

South Dakota 4-H’ers Step Up to End Mental Health Stigma

November 12, 2021

Hailey Stuck, Allison Fischer and Olivia Miller have certainly done their part in raising mental health awareness across the state over the last year, as each received a purple ribbon for their Mastery Showcase exhibits at the 2021 State Fair.

5 Things Hog Producers Should Know: Flu at Swine Exhibitions

Every year, thousands of youth across the country raise pigs and show them off at local exhibitions and county and state fairs. These experiences allow young people to learn about animal care and management, and also allow the public the rare opportunity to observe pig care and behavior.