Annual Regional Family Friendly
Central States Fair 2026
Aug 21–29, 2026
Rapid City, South Dakota
2 Weeks 4 Days
Venue Central States Fairgrounds
Organizer Central States Fair, Inc.
Category Agriculture & Livestock
Open to Public? Yes — public welcome
Central States Fair 2026 Overview
- Type
- An in-person, nine-day regional agricultural event
- Start Date
- End Date
- Time Zone
- Mountain Time (MT) — local time
- Organizer
- Central States Fair, Inc.
- Venue
- Central States Fairgrounds 800 San Francisco Street, Rapid City, SD 57701, United States
- Location
- Rapid City - South Dakota
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- Category
- Agriculture & Livestock
- Established
- 1945
- Event Website
- centralstatesfairinc.com
- By the Numbers
- 100+ vendors; 140,000+ attendees; 9 days Figures are based on official organizer materials and may vary by year.
- Open To Public?
- Yes, this event is open to the public and family-friendly with kid activities.
- Frequency
- Annual
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Central States Fair 2026 FAQs
Where is the venue located?
Central States Fair takes place at Central States Fairgrounds, located at 800 San Francisco Street, Rapid City, South Dakota.
How can I go there?
How can I contact the venue?
Phone: +1 605-355-3861
How can I contact the organizer?
For inquiries, you can reach the organizer by phone at +1 605-355-3861 or by email at info@blackhillsstockshow.com.
What are the event hours?
Fridays, Saturdays & Sunday: 12 pm – 12 amMonday – Thursday: 3 pm – 12 am All times local (Mountain Time, MT)
How much is admission?
General: $5All children 6 and under get in free
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