Turner County Fair August 17-20, 2026 Oldest County Fair in South Dakota Key: 4-H // Grandstands // Heritage Park (FREE entertainment) // TCF Bingo Stand // Carnival // Open Class // Extras Saturday, August 15, 2026 10-2 p.m. Pick up open class tags and may bring open class exhibits Sunday, August 16, 2026 11 a.m. Church Service in Heritage Park, Chancellor Reformed Church 1-4 p.m. Early stalling of 4-H livestock – all must go through Vet Check first 2-4 p.m. Stalling and Check in of 4-H Rabbits and 4-H Poultry 3 p.m. 4-H Companion Animal Show 2-5 p.m. Enter Open Class Static & Open Class Poultry Show Exhibits 4-6 p.m. Free Barbeque with ice cream, Heritage Park Sponsored by North Central Heart, Pipestone Systems-Fox-Run, POET Bio-refining and Wieman Land and Auction 4-6 p.m. Lizzie Hofer, Music Show, Heritage Park 5 p.m. Turner County Fair Hall of Fame Presentation, Heritage Park 5 – 7 p.m. Enter 4-H display exhibits Monday, August 17, 2026 7 – 9 a.m. Stalling of 4-H Livestock Exhibits – Vet Check first 8-9 a.m. Enter 4-H static display exhibits 8-9 a.m. Enter Open Class Static Exhibits 9 a.m. Open Class and 4-H display exhibit judging begins 10 a.m. 4-H Dairy Show, Show Ring 11 a.m. Commercial booths open 1-5 p.m. Bingo- TCF Stand 1:30 p.m. 4-H Dairy Goat Show, Show Ring 2-3 p.m. Heidi Sue’s Dance Academy, Heritage Park 3 p.m. 4-H Rabbit Show & Showmanship, Picnic Shelter 5-7 p.m. Early Entry of pies for pie contest – Heritage Park Stage Area 6-8 p.m. A POP-UP “Meet and Greet” with Spider Hero near 4-H building 6 p.m. Open Class Display Building opens 6 p.m. D.C. Lynch Carnival open 6:30 p.m. Bingo – TCF Bingo Stand 7 p.m. iLead at 4-H Show Ring 7 p.m. Presentations of Colors, Chancellor – Heritage Park 7 p.m. Lennox Municipal Band – Heritage Park 7 p.m. Bulls, Broncs & Barrels at Grandstand Tuesday, August 18, 2026 9 a.m. 4-H Sheep Show, Show Ring 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 4-H and Open Class Exhibit Buildings Open 10:30 a.m. Outdoor Campus Children’s Program – Heritage Park 10:30 a.m. – Noon Enter pies for pie contest – Heritage Park 11 a.m. Commercial booths open 12-1 p.m. Carnival rides for individuals with specials needs 1 p.m. Carnival rides open to the public 12 p.m. Pie contest judging begins – Heritage Park 1-5 p.m. Bingo – TCF Bingo Stand 2 p.m. Pies served, Heritage Park 2 p.m. 4-H Poultry & Showmanship judged followed by Open Class Poultry – Henrietta’s Hen House 2:30 p.m. Back Porch Pickers, Heritage Park 3 p.m. 4-H Meat Goat Show, Show Ring 3-4:30 p.m. Weigh-ins for Open Class Market Lamb Show, Expo Building 4-9 p.m. Wristband rides with D.C. Lynch Carnival – $25 6-8 p.m. A POP-UP “Meet and Greet” with Cinderella near 4-H building 6 p.m. Open Class Market Lamb Show, Show Ring 6:30 p.m. Bingo, TCF Bingo Stand 7 p.m. Enduro Races sponsored by the Marion Fire Department, Grandstand 7 p.m. First Baptist Praise Band, Music Show – Heritage Park Wednesday, August 19, 2026 9 a.m. 4-H Swine Show, Show Ring 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 4-H and Open Class Exhibit Buildings Open 10 a.m. Growing Ideas 4-H Club Robotics Demonstration – 4-H Display Bldg 10 a.m. Children’s Program – Zoo – Wild Life Tour – Heritage Park 11 a.m. Church Service – Heritage Park 11 a.m. Commercial booths open 1-6 p.m. Wristband rides with D.C. Lynch Carnival – $25 1 p.m. Senior Day – Heritage Park Sponsored by Tieszen Memorial Home & Assisted Living 1-5 p.m. Bingo–TCF Bingo Stand 1 p.m. Queena Getskow & Family- Gospel Music – Heritage Park 1 p.m. 4-H Beef Show, Show Ring 2:30-4 p.m. Check in for Open Class Beef Show, Expo Building 3 p.m. Parker Stars, Heritage Park 6-8 p.m. A POP-UP “Meet and Greet” with Captain near 4-H building 6:30 p.m. Open Class Beef Show, Showring 6:30 p.m. Bingo – TCF Bingo Stand 7 p.m. Presentation of Colors – Centerville 7 p.m. Figure 8 Races sponsored by Hurley Fire Department, Grandstand 7 p.m. Mogen’s Heroes, Heritage Park Sponsored by Tri-State Neighbor Thursday, August 20, 2026 8:30 a.m. 4-H Small Animal Round Robin Contest 9 a.m. 4-H Clover Bud Show & Tell – Show Ring 10 a.m.-9 p.m. 4-H and Open Class Exhibit Buildings Open 10 a.m. 4-H Round Robin Showmanship – Show Ring 11 a.m. Commercial booths open 1-5 p.m. Bingo – TCF Bingo Stand 1-6 p.m. Wristband rides with D.C. Lynch Carnival – $25 1:30 p.m. 4-H Program and Fashion Revue, Heritage Park 5 p.m. Kiddie Tractor Pull 6 p.m. 4-H Livestock Premium Sale, Show Ring 6-8 p.m. A POP-UP “Meet and Greet” with Ice Queen near 4-H building 6:30 p.m. Bingo, TCF Bingo Stand 6:30 p.m. Surfin Safari, Heritage Park 7 p.m. Demolition Derby sponsored by Viborg Community Club, Grandstand 9 p.m. ALL EXHIBITS RELEASED
