Sioux Empire Fair

Former carnival worker: ‘Don’t judge a book before you read it’

By Jill Callison | August 7, 2024

One unexpectedly joined a traveling carnival. Another spent part of her childhood with one. They both will change the way you look at the people bringing events like the Sioux Empire Fair to life.

Fiesta Latina, massive slide among new additions at Sioux Empire Fair

By Jodi Schwan | July 31, 2024

A 135-foot-long slide is among the most striking new additions to the Sioux Empire Fair, which returns for the 85th annual event this week.

Sioux Empire Fair additions include art, food offerings

By Em Powers | August 2, 2023

The Sioux Empire Fair begins its 84th year this weekend, with additions including everything from goat meat to art competitions.

From Dell Rapids to Nashville, Julie Eddy strives to make her mark in music

By John Hult | August 3, 2022

Five years ago, she was playing the Front Porch free stage at the Sioux Empire Fair. This week, fresh from representing the 605 in Nashville, she’s on the Main Stage.

This year’s Sioux Empire Fair: New rides, tech, kids’ activities, Justin Moore and more

By Makenzie Huber | August 3, 2022

The Sioux Empire Fair is celebrating its 83rd year, and it’s coming with plenty of changes and improvements to the annual event.

Fair, fun, food: Your guide to 82nd annual Sioux Empire Fair

By Chloe Houwman | August 4, 2021

The Ferris wheel. The farming community. And, let’s be honest, the fried Oreos and funnel cakes. It’s all coming back to the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Aug. 5-14 when the Sioux Empire Fair returns for its […]

Are you a little bird with something to share?