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The South Dakota State Fair welcomes the return of the Red Wilk Construction Tuff Hedeman Bull Bash. <\/p>\n
This event kicks off the 2025 State Fair grandstand lineup with two nights of bucking bulls beginning on Channel Seeds Opening Day Wednesday, Aug. 27, and on Thursday, Aug. 28. Both nights are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. <\/p>\n
Tuff Hedeman, a four-time world champion bull rider, Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer, and one of the most recognizable cowboys in the world, is coming back to the State Fair with 24 of the top cowboys for his annual Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour. Each evening features two hours of adrenaline-pumping action played out in a sudden-death-style tournament. The bull riding starts with Tuff\u2019s \u201cBounty Bull\u201d night on Wednesday and continues Thursday night in a tournament-style event and \u201cShoot Out\u201d round where the bulk of the prize money, championship title, and custom prizes are awarded.<\/p>\n
Ticket prices: <\/b>
$25 – Adults
$15 – Youth<\/p>\n
The South Dakota State Fair will host \u201cAn Evening with Larry the Cable Guy\u201d at the State Fair grandstand on Friday, Aug. 29 at 8 p.m. <\/p>\n
Larry the Cable Guy is a multi-platinum recording artist, Grammy nominee, Billboard award winner, and one of the top comedians in the country. He has his own line of merchandise and continues to tour across the United States. Larry has created The GitR-Done Foundation, which was named after Larry\u2019s signature catchphrase and has donated more than $8.1 million to various charities.<\/p>\n
Ticket prices: <\/b>
$65 – Front of Stage – Reserved
$55 \u2013 Standing Room
$45 \u2013 Grandstand Reserved
$35 \u2013 General Admission
Tickets include gate admission if purchased ahead of the fair.<\/p>\n
Lee Brice
A top country music artist Lee Brice will take the State Fair grandstand stage on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 8 p.m. With over 3.7 billion on-demand streams, and over 4 billion spins on Pandora, Brice has seen massive success at country radio, digital streaming services, and on the road. <\/p>\n
He\u2019s one of the most-played country artists of all time on Pandora, and he reached the No. 1 spot at Country Radio with Platinum-selling \u201cMemory I Don\u2019t Mess With.\u201d Lee is also a GRAMMY nominee, a CMA and ACM award winner, and he\u2019s taken nine radio singles to Number One: \u201cA Woman Like You,\u201d \u201cHard to Love,\u201d \u201cI Drive Your Truck,\u201d \u201cI Don\u2019t Dance,\u201d \u201cDrinking Class,\u201d \u201cRumor,\u201d \u201cI Hope You\u2019re Happy Now,\u201d \u201cOne of Them Girls,\u201d and \u201cMemory I Don\u2019t Mess With.\u201d Brice\u2019s album, Hey World, has been certified Platinum and features several multi-platinum selling hits. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to welcome Lee Brice to the State Fair this summer,\u201d said Peggy Besch, SD State Fairgrounds Manager. \u201cBringing a top country music artist to the grandstand stage elevates the excitement of fair time, and we’re proud to offer entertainment our fairgoers are eager to enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ticket prices: <\/b><\/p>\n
$70 \u2013 Standing Room<\/p>\n
$60 \u2013 Grandstand Reserved<\/p>\n
$50 \u2013 General Admission<\/p>\n
Fairgoers can look forward to a night of exciting live music as The All-American Rejects take the South Dakota State Fair grandstand stage on Sunday, Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. <\/p>\n
The All-American Rejects quickly rose to prominence in the early 2000s with their infectious blend of pop-punk and emo rock. Their self-titled debut album, released in 2002, featured the hit single \u201cSwing, Swing,\u201d which propelled them into the mainstream. This success was followed by their sophomore album, \u201cMove Along\u201d (2005), which trophied three chart-topping singles like \u201cDirty Little Secret,\u201d \u201cMove Along\u201d and \u201cIt Ends Tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe All-American Rejects are a great addition to our 2025 grandstand lineup, and we can\u2019t wait to see them rock out at the fairgrounds,\u201d said Peggy Besch, SD State Fairgrounds Manager. \u201cFrom stand-up comedy and thrilling bull riding to a classic truck and tractor pull\u2014plus the exciting addition of a rock band\u2014this year\u2019s grandstand lineup is sure to have something for everyone to enjoy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ticket prices: <\/b><\/p>\n
$70 \u2013 Standing Room
$55 \u2013 Grandstand Reserved
$45 \u2013 General Admission<\/p>\n
The South Dakota State Fair is excited to announce Thunder at the Fair Truck and Tractor Pull is back. The event is set for the Fair\u2019s final day on Monday, Sept. 1, at 1 p.m. <\/p>\n
This entertainment will bring high-powered excitement to the grandstand. The 2025 Case IH Thunder in the Dirt Outlaw Pulling Series returns to the State Fair for the first time in six years, featuring five national series classes: Super Farm Tractors, Light Pro Stock Tractors, Light Super Stocks, NA 2WD, and Light Limited Mod Tractors. Competitors across the Midwest will battle for top honors and championship points, filling the grandstand with roars of high-horsepower engines. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe are beyond excited to bring the roar of engines and the thrill of competition back to the South Dakota State Fair with the return of the truck and tractor pull!\u201d said Peggy Besch, South Dakota State Fairgrounds Manager. \u201cThe power, the adrenaline, and the sheer excitement of these machines pushing their limits \u2013 we can\u2019t wait to see fairgoers cheering on this action-packed event! What a way to close out the 2025 State Fair.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ticket prices: <\/b>
$20 – Adults<\/p>\n
$10 – Youth<\/p>\n
5 and under are free<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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