Brown County Fair

About Brown County Fair

The Brown County Fair in Aberdeen is a seven-day mid-August celebration in the Hub City of the James River valley, drawing families from northeastern South Dakota for one of the state's largest county fairs. First held in 1921, it has been a South Dakota agricultural tradition for over a century.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, carnival rides, grandstand entertainment, and the agricultural community spirit of the James River's most important city.

Visitor Tips

Aberdeen is South Dakota's third-largest city and the L. Frank Baum (Wizard of Oz author) connection — the Aberdeen area claims Baum's inspiration for Dorothy's Kansas.

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