The Fair
White River is home to the Mellette County Fair, which celebrates a southwest South Dakota county bordering the Rosebud Reservation where cattle ranching and the Sicangu Lakota community define a remote high plains county.
What You'll Find There
Expect livestock shows, 4-H competitions, rodeo events, Native American cultural exhibits, local food vendors, and the community spirit of a remote southwest South Dakota ranching county.
Local Tips
White River is a small community near the Rosebud Sioux Reservation. The surrounding mixed-grass prairie supports extensive cattle ranching. The Rosebud Reservation borders the county and the community reflects the cultural blend of Lakota and ranching heritage.
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