About Oglala Lakota County Fair

The Oglala Lakota County Fair in Pine Ridge celebrates the homeland of the Oglala Sioux Tribe on the Pine Ridge Reservation — the county was renamed from Shannon County to Oglala Lakota County in 2015 honoring the Lakota people, and the community cultural traditions, the Badlands approach, and the legacy of the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre define a county of profound historical significance.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H competitions, Lakota cultural demonstrations, traditional dancing, arts and crafts vendors, local food vendors, and a fair honoring the living culture of the Oglala Lakota Nation.

Visitor Tips

Wounded Knee National Historic Landmark commemorates the 1890 massacre where over 250 Lakota people were killed. The Oglala Lakota Tribe Red Cloud Indian School heritage collection preserves extraordinary cultural artifacts. The Badlands National Park south unit borders the reservation.

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