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Typical Month
August
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Duration
9 days
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Size
large
About Central States Fair
The Central States Fair in Rapid City is a nine-day late-August celebration in the gateway to the Black Hills, drawing large crowds from across the northern Great Plains for a major regional fair.
What to Expect
Expect championship livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, major grandstand entertainment, a large midway, and the western South Dakota community spirit of Mount Rushmore's gateway city.
Visitor Tips
Rapid City is the gateway to Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, and Badlands National Park — fair week in Rapid City is perfectly paired with Black Hills exploration.
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