County Fair Guide

Codington County Fair

Watertown, South Dakota

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2026 Dates

August 3–6, 2026

Duration

4 days

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Size

medium

About Codington County Fair

The Codington County Fair in Watertown celebrates the Lake Country hub of northeast South Dakota — Watertown sits among the glacial lakes of the Coteau des Prairies and serves as the commercial center for a productive farming and lake recreation region.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, grain exhibits, lake recreation exhibits, carnival rides, local food vendors, and a fair drawing from the greater Watertown area.

Visitor Tips

Watertown Bramble Park Zoo is one of South Dakota finest free zoos. Lake Kampeska and Lake Pelican provide water recreation adjacent to the city. The Redlin Art Center houses an extraordinary collection of Terry Redlin wildlife paintings.

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