The Most Popular Fairs & Festivals in South Dakota

By the number of Google reviews — a real measure of how many people show up and weigh in — the most popular fairs and festivals in South Dakota are led by Aberdeen Summer Farmers Market in Aberdeen (16,859 reviews, 4.6★), Sioux Falls 2nd Saturday Summer Market, and South Dakota State Fair. Here are the 12 most-reviewed events across the state.

The most popular fairs & festivals in South Dakota

1. Aberdeen Summer Farmers Market — Aberdeen · Jun 27 · 4.6★ (16,859 reviews)
2. Sioux Falls 2nd Saturday Summer Market — Sioux Falls · Jul 11 · 4.3★ (1,222 reviews)
3. South Dakota State Fair — Huron · 4.5★ (510 reviews)
4. Sioux Falls Second Saturday Summer Market — Sioux Falls · Jun 13 · 4.7★ (376 reviews)
5. West Boulevard Summer Festival — Rapid City · Jun 20–21 · 4.5★ (238 reviews)
6. Downtown Sidewalk Arts Festival — Sioux Falls · Sep 12 · 4.6★ (213 reviews)
7. Sioux Falls 2nd Saturday Market — Sioux Falls · Aug 8 · 4.6★ (188 reviews)
8. The Summer Arts Festival — Brookings · Jul 11–12 · 4.6★ (157 reviews)
9. Aberdeen 3rd Saturday Farmers Market — Aberdeen · Aug 15 · 4.4★ (67 reviews)
10. Aberdeen 1st Saturday Farmers Market — Aberdeen · Aug 1 · 4.5★ (56 reviews)
11. Aberdeen 2nd Saturday Farmers Market — Aberdeen · Aug 8 · 4.5★ (56 reviews)
12. The Arts and Crafts Festival — Hot Springs · Jun 26–28 · 4.5★ (48 reviews)

How we rank popularity

We rank by Google review count rather than guesswork. Review volume is the closest public proxy for real attendance and word-of-mouth — the events locals and visitors actually turn out for. Star ratings (shown alongside) measure how much people enjoyed them; the two together give an honest picture most directories can't.