Welcome to the Sioux Empire Fair!
It hardly seems possible, but it’s already Sioux Empire Fair time! Summer has been flying by, and before we know it, South Dakota’s biggest summer celebration will be in full swing.
Kick off the 87th Annual Sioux Empire Fair with “Sneak Peek Night”. You can enjoy reduced admission ($5 for ages 6 and up, free for kids 5 & under ), eat some of your favorite fair foods, check out the Discovery Barn, visit the petting zoo, and end the night with a fantastic fireworks show in the grandstand.
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The east parking lot will be closed for this event, and there will only be parking in the north lot. But getting to the Grandstand isn’t a problem because there will be courtesy carts and trams running from the north entrance between 7:30 and 9:30 PM.
Grandstand Entertainment Lineup
Country artist Carly Pearce is performing in the grandstand on August 1st at 7:30 PM. Remember, all grandstand entertainment is free with paid admission. Pit Passes include Fair Admission, and a Fair Admission Ticket is required to access the Concert Area.
Siouxper passes are also available for the fair, and they include fair admission, grandstand entertainment, and unlimited carnival rides for 1 person, all 9 days of the 2026 fair. The Siouxper Pass does NOT include separately ticketed grandstand entertainment. Wristbands are non-transferable…