Rental Information
The South Dakota State Fairgrounds is 190-acre fairgrounds that has a variety of buildings available for all types of events. The fairgrounds has nine campgrounds with more than 1,200 campsites with water and electric (50 with full hook-ups). The State Fairgrounds offers the perfect setting for camping rallies and gatherings, equestrian events, cattle shows, rodeos, auctions, wedding and celebrations, meetings, trade shows, and much more.
Below is a list of our buildings, if you would like more information on any building or date availability contact the SD State Fair by calling 605.353.7340 or email.
DEX: Dakota Events CompleX
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The DEX features:
- 150,000 square feet, one-of-a-kind, livestock and equestrian facility that will set a new standard for hosting local and national events.
- 5,000 seats for spectators
- The capacity to host two full size equestrian arenas, larger livestock shows, concerts, auto thrill shows, and events throughout the year make this complex unmatched.
- House two, full-sized equestrian arenas, or 1,700 plus cattle stalls
- Heated for year-round usage and include a ventilation system to ensure proper air movement.
- To create a positive experience for livestock shows and equestrian events, adequate electrical drops and a variety of access points for water, including water drops throughout the building, will be available.
- The DEX will have a pre-function and concession area with restrooms.
- The plans also include an enclosable, heated wash rack connected to the DEX.
Nordby Exhibit Hall
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Built in 2016, this 48,000 square foot facility is the perfect setting for weddings, trade shows, concerts, exhibitions, meetings, conventions, and other large and small gatherings.
- Building: 48,000 total square feet
- Main Exhibit Hall: 30,000 square feet
- 4 sets of bleacher seating at 94 people each (optional)
- Sound System
- Classroom 1: 1,048 square feet
- Classroom 2: 1,050 square feet
- Classroom 3: 901 square feet
- Note: Classroom 2 & 3 can be combined for a total of 1,951 square feet
- Classroom 4: 901 square feet
- Large kitchen
Expo Building
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- Building: 140' x 105' = 14,700 square feet
- Air Conditioned
- Heated
- Office
- Lunch Stand
- Restrooms (Handicapped Accessible)
- PA System
Horizons Hall (formerly known as the Women's Building)
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- Commons: 104' x 100' = 10,400 square feet
- Air Conditioned
- Heated
- Office/Lunch Stand
- Kitchen Facilities
- Glass Display Cases
- Restrooms
- Attached to an Auditorium
- Stage: 21' x 20'
- Seating for approx. 600
- PA System
4-H Livestock Complex
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- Building: 194' x 320' = 62,080 square feet
- Arena: Removable fence - Arena can be as large as 96' x 181'
- Lighted
- Seating for approximately 500
- Office/Lunch Stand
- Pens: 397
- Pen Size: 7' x 5'
- Outside Wash Racks
- Close to Beef Tie Out: house up to 772 head of cattle
Hippodrome
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- Building: 180' x 280' - 50,400 square feet
- Arena Size: 88' x 210'
- Seating for approximately: 750, could add more bleachers if needed
- Office: Air Conditioned
- Lunch Stand
- Restrooms/Showers (Handicapped Accessible)
- Indoor Stalls: 106
- Tack Stalls: 14
Midway Mercantile (formerly known as Family Living Center)
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- Building: 160’x 120’ = 19,200 square feet
- Back Rooms
- Restrooms