County Fair Guide

Lake County Fair

Madison, South Dakota

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2026 Dates

July 27–31, 2026

Duration

5 days

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Size

medium

Good to Know

Dakota State University specializes in cybersecurity and computer science programs. Lake Herman State Park and Lake Madison provide water recreation adjacent to the city. The county lakes provide excellent walleye, perch, and bass fishing.

Highlights

Visitors can look forward to livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, grain and lake exhibits, local food vendors, and a fair drawing from the greater Madison area.

Lake County Fair Overview

Madison is home to the Lake County Fair, which celebrates Dakota State University and the glacial lakes of southeast South Dakota — Madison sits among exceptional fishing lakes and DSU technology programs define a small university city with agricultural heritage.

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