Skid steer rodeo revs up for year two

Janelle Atyeo
Aug 1, 2026
3 hrs ago

Farmfest 2025 Skid Steer Rodeo 1 KW.jpg — A contestant maneuvers an XCMG machine during the 2025 skid steer rodeo at Farmfest. Three companies will have machines at this year’s rodeo, where participants will complete a course of common skid-steer tasks in a race against time.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Katelyn Winberg

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For a second year, Farmfest visitors can show off their skills behind the controls during a skid steer rodeo, set for Aug. 4 and 5 at 1:30 p.m., and Aug. 6 at 11 a.m.

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Farmfest 2025 Skid Steer Rodeo 2 JA.jpg — Farmfest visitors check out the lineup of skid steers on hand for the 2025 Skid Steer Rodeo. This year's event will feature machines from three different companies.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Janelle Atyeo

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Raised in small town South Dakota, Janelle is enjoying her time as editor of Tri-State Neighbor and Midwest Messenger while raising kids, chickens and no till vegetables in central Sioux Falls. Reach her at janelle.atyeo@lee.net.