Sheep exhibitors invited to show in new barn during South Dakota State Fair

May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025

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Sheep exhibitors are invited to enter the Open Class Sheep Show at this year’s South Dakota State Fair for the inaugural show in The SHED.

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State Fair livestock complex the site of fond memories, special milestones

For many livestock families, showing animals in the Beef Complex at the South Dakota State Fair was the culmination of a summer’s worth of hard work. Win or lose, it was a place to celebrate. One young couple celebrated a particularly successful run at the Angus show in a big way.

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