Central States Fair 2026
There will be 140,000 people attending and a predicted event spend (USD) of $11,759,784 at the event in 2026.
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Event Insights for Central States Fair 2026
Predicted Attendance
140,000Predicted Event Spend (USD)
$11,759,784
Event Details
Description
The Central States Fair is a multi-day regional fair held at the Central States Fairgrounds in Rapid City, South Dakota, that showcases agricultural exhibits, livestock competitions, carnival rides, food vendors and live entertainment. The event brings together exhibitors, families and regional performers for a mix of competitions, midway attrac...
Date & Time
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Sat, 29 Aug 2026
Venue
Central States Fairgrounds
800 San Francisco St, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA
Timezone
-0600 (America/Denver)
Event Category
festivals
Duration
9 days
Frequency
Yearly
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