Notable Fact
Held each August at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls, the Sioux Empire Fair drew 298,598 visitors over its 10-day run in 2017, according to the Argus Leader — the most recent reported total available. Running since 1936, it's South Dakota's largest fair by attendance.
Source: Argus LeaderLocal Tips
Sioux Falls is South Dakota's economic hub and fastest-growing city — the Falls Park, the SculptureWalk, and the vibrant downtown complement a fair visit.
The Fair
The Sioux Empire Fair, based in Sioux Falls, is a nine-day late-July celebration in South Dakota's largest city, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors from the Big Sioux River valley for livestock competition and major entertainment. Founded in 1936, it continues to bring South Dakota communities together each year.
What You'll Find There
Expect championship livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, a large midway, nationally known grandstand entertainment, and the vibrant community spirit of the Sioux Falls metro.
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