About Sioux County Fair
The Sioux County Fair in Fort Yates celebrates the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's North Dakota homeland — Fort Yates is the tribal capital of the Standing Rock Sioux Nation, which spans both North and South Dakota, and the county's cattle ranching, the grave of Sitting Bull, and the Missouri River's Lake Oahe shoreline define a county of extraordinary Indigenous historical significance. The area's broader history includes notable events and landmarks dating to 2016.
What to Expect
Expect livestock shows, 4-H competitions, Native American cultural exhibits and powwow events honoring the Standing Rock Sioux heritage, local food vendors, and a fair drawing from the tribal community.
Visitor Tips
Fort Yates is the capital of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, one of the most historically significant Indigenous nations in America. Sitting Bull's grave site near Mobridge honors the legendary Hunkpapa Lakota chief. The 2016 Dakota Access Pipeline protests brought international attention to the Standing Rock Nation.
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