Dakotafest celebrates 30 years with new contests, policy forums and family events

Katelyn Winberg
Aug 12, 2025
Aug 12, 2025

Dakotafest 2024 (19) - worked.jpg — Sen. John Thune, Sen. Mike Rounds and Rep. Dusty Johnson speak during a panel during Dakotafest Aug. 21.
Tri-State Neighbor photo by Melisa Goss

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South Dakota’s largest farm show turns 30 this month, and organizers are marking the milestone with new events, returning favorites and a few extra surprises for the thousands of attendees expected to pass through the gates.

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Born and raised on a farm in southeastern South Dakota, Katelyn currently resides in Sioux Falls. She enjoys attending SDSU football games (her alma mater), going to farmer’s markets and visiting her parents at their family farm. Reach her at kwinberg@tristateneighbor.com.