Sioux Empire Fair
About this event
The Sioux Empire Fair is an agricultural fair in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. The 2026 event takes place Jul 31 – Aug 8, 2026. The largest fair in South Dakota and the signature summer event on the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds in Sioux Falls. Nine days of carnival rides, livestock and rodeo events, grandstand entertainment, food vendors, and community programming make it eastern South Dakota's biggest annual celebration.
Annual, late July through early August
Location & directions
W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, 100 N Lyon Blvd, Sioux Falls, SD 57107
Frequently asked questions
When is Sioux Empire Fair 2026?
Sioux Empire Fair takes place Jul 31 – Aug 8, 2026 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Annual, late July through early August
Where is Sioux Empire Fair held?
Sioux Empire Fair is held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds, 100 N Lyon Blvd, Sioux Falls, SD 57107.
What is Sioux Empire Fair?
The largest fair in South Dakota and the signature summer event on the W.H.
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