Central States Fair & Rodeo and Sioux Empire Fair Ticket Giveaway

Golden West proudly supports county fairs across our territory every year, and this year we’re giving four members two passes apiece to either the Central States Fair or the Sioux Empire Fair.

  • The Central States Fair & Rodeo will be held Aug. 16-24 in Rapid City. The Premier Pass includes fair admission, special parking through the Cambell Street entrance, a tailgate party, and premier early seating access for all grandstand events including concerts, rodeos, and motorsports.
  • The Sioux Empire Fair will be held Aug. 2-10 in Sioux Falls. The Siouxper Pass includes fair admission, most (but not all) grandstand entertainment, and unlimited carnival rides every day of the fair.

Thank you to everyone who entered this year’s Fair Ticket Giveaway. The winners are as follows:

  • Central State Fair:
    • Steven Pekarna
    • Curt Weber
  • Sioux Empire Fair:
    • Kari Schoenfish
    • Ashley Dvorak

Winners have been notified via email on Friday, July 26, 2024.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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