Sioux Empire Fair and
Central States Fair & Rodeo
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 Sioux Empire Fair will be held July 31 – Aug. 8 in Sioux Falls. The Siouxper Pass includes fair admission, most (but not all) grandstand entertainment, and unlimited carnival rides every day of the fair. View events and ticket prices here. 
  • The Central States Fair & Rodeo will be held Aug. 21-29 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. View events and ticket prices here. 
Winners are:
  • Sioux Empire Fair
    • Gloria Dowden, Freeman
    • Toby Pulscher, Dell Rapids
  • Central States Fair & Rodeo
    • Caitlin Polly, Custer
    • Thomas Warren, Hot Springs

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Fair Ticket Giveaway!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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