Ten big days of fair food, carnival rides, live music, vendors and more! The Sioux Empire Fair is July 31, 2015 - August 9, 2015 at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds. From the Front Porch to the Expo Building, the Grandstand to the Midway, there's something for everyone at this year's fair.

Remember, all live music in the Grandstand is FREE with paid gate admission. Here's a list of performances:

Saturday, August 1, 2015 - 8:00 PM - The Wallflowers with opening act American Scarecrows.

Sunday, August 2, 2015 - 8:00 PM - Hairball

Monday, August 3, 2015 - 7:00 PM - Dan + Shay.  Opening acts Cam and Old Dominion

Tuesday, August 4, 2015 - 8:00 PM - Kansas with opening band Foghat

Wednesday, August 5, 2015 - 8:00 PM - Eli Young Band

Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 8:00 PM - Lee Brice

Friday, August 7, 2015 - 8:00 PM - Brett Eldredge with opener Josh Dorr

Saturday, August 8, 2015 - 6:30 PM - PRCA Rodeo

Sunday, August 9, 2015 - 1:30 PM - PRCA Rodeo

There will be lots of fun activities and contests every day at the Sioux Empire Fair. Check out the list here.

Do you bake, quilt, arrange flowers or paint? If you have a talent you want to showcase, enter it at the Arts Center. Get the details here.

There will be open shows and FFA shows and horse shows.

Ag Appreciation Day is Tuesday, August 5, 2015 at the Grandstand. There will be a lunch and entertainment for farmers and people in agriculture. See a whole list of other events here.

Here's some other useful info you'll need to know about this year's Sioux Empire Fair.

Admission: Adults are $7.  Children 6-12 are $2.  Children 5 and under are free. Parking: FREE!

Admission Specials:  Free admission on Friday, July 31st. Free admission until 1 pm, Monday - Friday.

Siouxper Pass $65.00:  Gate admission, Grandstand entertainment, and unlimited access to mechanical rides all ten days of the fair.  On sale at all Sioux Falls Hy-Vee Locations now through August 2nd!

There are also carnival deals:

Friday, July 31stSneak Peek NightAll carnival wristbands are $25!
Monday, August 3rdDollar Day MondayAll mechanical rides cost $1! (Purchase tickets at Midway Booths)
Tuesday, August 4thHalf Price TuesdayAll carnival wristbands are half off, regularly priced $30!
Thursday, August 6thCantastic ThursdayDonate 3 non-perishable food items to receive $10 off the purchase of a carnival wristband!

Fair Hours:

Friday, July 31st5:00pm - Midnight
Saturday, August 1st10am - Midnight
Sunday, August 2nd10am - Midnight
Monday, August 3rd10am - Midnight
Tuesday, August 4th10am - Midnight
Wednesday, August 5th10am - Midnight
Thursday, August 6th10am - Midnight
Friday, August 7th10am - Midnight
Saturday, August 8th10am - Midnight
Sunday, August 9th10am - 6pm

 

Keep updated with new info on the Fair's Facebook page.

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