What South Dakota Soybean Day Is
At the South Dakota State Fair in Huron, each day of the fair belongs to a sponsor. Sunday, September 6, 2026 was SD Soybean Day, and 2026 was South Dakota Soybean's first year as Day Sponsor. The day is built around a Day Sponsor Tent where farmers and families can sit in on short educational sessions, and it falls on the busiest weekend of the fair, alongside the Ranch Rodeo and the Timed Event Championship Rodeo.
The Soybean Day Program
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Day Sponsor Tent open |
| 10 a.m. | Educational session: "The Wealth of America is in Rural America," by Alan Hojer, Director and Legacy Consultant, Keep Farmers Farming |
| Noon | SDSU men's and women's basketball players meet fans for autographs and photos |
| 2 p.m. | Educational session: "Farm and Ranch Estate Planning: Top 10 Tips," by Travis Benson, attorney, Bassford Remele |
Who It Is For
The sessions suit farm and ranch families, landowners and anyone planning how to pass an operation to the next generation. The autograph hour is aimed at fans and kids. The tent program is part of fair admission; no separate registration is listed.
Also on the Fairgrounds That Sunday
- 10 a.m., North Arena: South Dakota Timed Event Championship Rodeo.
- 11 a.m., Hippodrome: Ranch Rodeo, followed at 4 p.m. by the Rodney Yost Horsemanship Demonstration.
- 4:30 p.m.: 4-H Recognition Event and Hall of Fame Induction.
- 8 p.m., Grandstand: Jake Owen with Walker Montgomery.
- 4-H exhibits in Nordby Exhibit Hall were open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fees and Admission
| Ticket | Advance (through Sept. 2) | Gate |
|---|---|---|
| Daily adult | $8 | $10 |
| Daily youth (ages 6 to 15) | $4 | $5 |
| Daily family pass (2 adults, 4 youth) | - | $35 |
Gate admission is free after 8 p.m. A weekly adult pass is $50 and a weekly youth pass is $25.
Where and Parking
South Dakota State Fairgrounds, 1060 3rd St. SW, Huron, SD 57350. The Park and Ride shuttle ran Thursday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 11:15 p.m., every 30 minutes, from the Advanced Sunflower lot at Huron Mall to Gate 3.
Dates
The most recent Soybean Day was Sunday, September 6, 2026. The fair's site shows September 1 to 6, 2027 for the next fair; the day assignments for that year had not been posted.
Questions
Do I need to register for the sessions?
No registration is listed. Walk up to the Day Sponsor Tent.
What does it cost?
Fair admission only.
Who do I call?
The State Fair office: 605-353-7340, or toll-free 800-529-0900.
Official Links
Major South Dakota Stock Shows and Rodeos: The Essentials
South Dakota's three marquee events are the State Fair in Huron, the Black Hills Stock Show and Rodeo in Rapid City, and the Days of '76 Rodeo in Deadwood.
State Fair
Held in Huron over Labor Day weekend: September 2-7 in 2026 and September 1-6 listed for 2027. 4-H and FFA members show beef, sheep, swine, goats, dairy, rabbits and poultry. 4-H deadlines are firm: enrollment May 31, ID and DNA June 1, YLL July 1, FairEntry August 1.
Black Hills Stock Show
Established in 1959 in Rapid City, listed for January 29 to February 6, 2027, with about 120 livestock, horse and rodeo events. Youth Day on February 6, 2027 offers judging, Skillathon, Hippology and a Beef Cook-Off.
Days of '76
A PRCA rodeo in Deadwood in late July, with free parades on Main Street Friday and Saturday.
Read the full guide: Major South Dakota Stock Shows and Rodeos
Other Upcoming Events Nearby
- South Dakota Farmers Union State Convention
Held each year; the most recent dates were Dec. 10-11, 2025, the 110th convention. Family farmers and ranchers gather in Huron for policy sessions that guide the organization.
Huron, SD | Organizer: South Dakota Farmers Union Official event details - South Dakota 4-H State Horse Show
Held each year; the most recent dates were July 13-15, 2026. Youth compete in showmanship, equitation, reining, barrel racing and pole bending, plus hippology and horse judging contests.
- Beadle County 4-H Achievement Days
Huron hosted Beadle County 4-H Achievement Days July 27-29, 2026, where clubs such as the Wolsey Cardinal Clovers earned awards for project and livestock exhibits.
Huron, SD | Organizer: SDSU Extension Beadle County 4-H Official event details - South Dakota State Fair
South Dakota State Fair in Huron ran September 2 to 7, 2026, with livestock shows, 4-H state competitions, ranch rodeo and timed event rodeo. Held each year around Labor Day.
- South Dakota State Fair FFA Livestock Shows
Held each year; the most recent dates were Sept. 5-7, 2026. FFA members exhibit breeding and market sheep, meat goats, rabbits, swine, dairy cattle and dairy goats in the State Fair barns at Huron.
All South Dakota events by date
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.