South Dakota State Fair kicks off Thursday; unveils new logo

The South Dakota State Fair kicks off today (Thursday) in Huron and goes through Labor Day on Monday.

This year’s fair will include livestock shows, grandstand and free stage entertainment, a carnival, and more.

Each day of the fair has a special sponsor and activities. Today is Value Added Ag Day at the State Fair, where those attending can experience value added agriculture in South Dakota. The Value Added Ag Development Center has helped start or expand products from crops and livestock being made across the state.

Fair admission is $4 for kids and $6 for adults. Discounts and daily promotions are available on the State Fair’s website.

https://www.sdstatefair.com/

The South Dakota State Fair and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) unveiled a new South Dakota State Fair logo Wednesday night at the Red Wilk Construction Tuff Hedeman Bull Bash.

Over the past 50 years, the State Fair has had at least three completely different logos, not including a Centennial logo. From the mid 1970’s through 1981, the State Fair had one distinct logo with minor variations added occasionally. A new logo was developed to celebrate the State Fair’s centennial celebration in 1984. Since 1985, words and fonts have been changed but, overall, the fair’s logos have been very similar to what we currently call the State Fair logo.

Merchandise branded with the new logo is now available at the information kiosk across from the Family Living Center.