County Fair Guide

Jackson County Fair

Kadoka, South Dakota

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2026 Dates

July 24–25, 2026

Duration

2 days

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Size

small

What to Know

Every year, Kadoka hosts the Jackson County Fair, which celebrates the Badlands Gateway county where the dramatic White River Badlands, the Pine Ridge Reservation approach, and cattle ranching on native grass define a quintessential western South Dakota landscape.

Before You Go

Kadoka is the last town before Badlands National Park on I-90. The White River cuts through dramatic badlands formations. The surrounding Oglala National Grassland and Badlands wilderness provide exceptional wildlife viewing.

On the Midway

The fair features livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, rodeo events, local food vendors, and a fair drawing from the Kadoka community and the surrounding Badlands ranching country.

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