Fair Times - Sioux Empire Fair

February, 2014
Fair Times
Volume 3 Issue 5
Sioux Empire Fair Association, Inc.
New 2014 Events
Coming to the Fair
Check out these events new to the
fairgrounds:
• Boomgarden Barrel Races
Next Race: March 2
Josh Turner, August 4
Parmalee, August 7
• Lawn and Garden Show
March 28 - 30
• Sioux Falls Ribfest
May 29 - June 1
Randy Houser, August 7
• Battle in the Badlands
Team Penning
July 18 - 20
The Sioux Empire Fair Association
and Black Inc. are proud to
partner for Benson’s Flea Market
featured during the fair. Black Inc.
is experienced with Benson’s Flea
Market and are now a great fair
asset.
A flea market will add variety to
the shopping experience during the
fair. It will be held in the Exhibit
Hall the first weekend, August 2
and 3.
• Tri-State Horse Expo
March 13 - 16
• AGJA Barnyard Classic
American Gelbveih Assoc.
June 29 - July 4
New at the Fair:
Flea Market
The Fair Trade Show returns to the
six day format, Tuesday - Sunday.
It’s a win, win. We already have
some veteran vendors returning
that had left from burn out with the
new format. Now the Exhibit Hall
will have something different to
offer each weekend.
We are excited to have a weekend
commitment available for local
artisans and vendors. Black Inc.
will be accepting applications for
Benson’s Flea Market at the fair
soon. More information on Black
Inc. visit: blackincevents.com
Pro Rodeo, August 9 and 10
Booth at Benson’s Flea Market
SEFA February & March Public Events
Event
Benson’s Flea Market
Fairgrounds RV Sale
Benson’s Flea Market
Boomgarden Barrel Races
Coors Bull Riding Classic
Tri-State Horse Expo
ABATE of Sioux Falls Motorcycle Expo
Lawn and Garden Show
Benson’s Flea Market
Location
Date
Feb 1 & 2
Expo Exhibit Hall
Feb. 7 - 9
March 1 & 2
March 2
March 7 & 8
March 13 - 16
March 22 & 23
March 28 - 30
Expo Exhibit Hall
Expo Exhibit Hall
Expo South Room
Expo
Expo
Expo Exhibit Hall
Expo Exhibit Hall
Boomgarden Barrel Races
Fairgrounds RV Sale
February 1 and 2. March 1 and 2.
Sat: 9 am - 5 pm. Sun: 11 am - 4 pm.
Admission is $2 for adults. Benson’s
Flea Market season runs September April.
Coors Bull Riding Classic
March 7 & 8 at 7:30 pm
Admission: Adults Day of Show: $20.
Child ages 4 - 12: $5. Advanced Adult:
$18.
February 7 - 9
Friday: 2 - 6 pm. Saturday: 9 am - 6 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 3 pm
Tri-State Horse Expo
March 13 - 16
New expo! Includes SDRA Rodeo,
Ranch Rodeo, Two Man Sorting,
Clinics, Demos, Hot Heels Heading
Dummy Roping Contest, Barrel Races,
and more!
SiouxEmpireFair.com for more event information!
Funky Fair Food
March 2 at 11 am
Concessions will be available. The Heat
will be on if needed. No memberships
required. No poles. Sanctioned with
Blazin Barrels and NWBRA
Lawn and Garden Show
March 28 - 30
Vendors may include businesses in
sprinkler and sod, gutters, trees and
shrubs, water features, unique garden
decor, patios, lawn tractors, curbing,
retaining walls, gardening supplies and
much more.
Beat Winter Blues with DIY Projects
Up your game for Arts Center
contests next year, check out our
Pinterest page. There are a lot of
ideas and tutorials classified under
each board.
ing in different contests and classes.
Pinterest has a lot of good ideas and
we are here to help you win!
Did you know? Almost any DIY
project can be submitted. There’s
this wonderful category called Misc.
Bazaar!
ChocoBacon. Would you dare?
Make over a mug and submit it to a
category under Class 4, Arts and Crafts.
You can win prize money, sponsor
merchandise, or gift cards for plac-
Try out a new recipe or add something fun
to your next baked good!