Brookings Summer Arts Festival

The Brookings Summer Arts Festival is the largest juried 2-day Art festival in South Dakota. Located in Brookings SD on West Highway 14, historic Pioneer Park offers vendors and patrons the opportunity to experience original art and one-of-a-kind skilled handcrafted items in a beautiful outdoor setting. Art mixed with food, children's activities, and living history booths draw an average of 60,000 people each year. Free entertainment on 3 stages. Free artist and vendor parking. Vendor setup starts at 12 noon Friday, and a complimentary BBQ supper is furnished Friday evening. The event is widely publicized in 5 states.

Summer Arts Festival 54th

Festival in the Park 48th

The Festival in the Park is one of the largest outdoor summer arts and music festivals in the upper Midwest. The non-profit Matthews Opera House & Arts Center sponsors this popular festival. It serves as THE LARGEST fundraiser for our non-profit organization each year. The proceeds benefit arts outreach and help produce the festival each year. Over 25,000 people attend the festival, held every third weekend in July. The festival features over 180 fine art and craft vendors with an emphasis on handmade and original products.

Days Art & Craft Show

Celebrate one of Custer’s biggest annual events with a weekend full of fun in the beautiful Black Hills! ✨ Friday kicks off with the all-day Arts & Crafts Festival, children’s activities, the gold nugget hunt, and the exciting Gold Panner’s Race. 🥞 Saturday begins with a pancake breakfast, followed by the Arts Festival, lively parade, classic car show, volleyball tournament, and plenty of family fun. 🏃 Sunday starts bright and early with the 5K run on the Mickelson Trail, while the Arts Festival continues into the afternoon. Throughout the weekend, enjoy even more community favorites, including the Quilt Fair, Flower Show, Balloon Rally, Basketball Tournament, and live Gold Panning demonstrations. 🌟 Mark your calendar and join us for a wonderful weekend of tradition, celebration, and community at Gold Discovery Days in Custer, South Dakota!

Sioux Empire Fair 87th

Brown County Fair

The BCF is your ticket to 7 nights of grandstand entertainment and free live music day or night. Discover tons of exciting activities for all ages, from carnival rides to one-of-a-kind contests to the bunny barn. Spend a week or day in Aberdeen at the Brown County Fair.

Clay County Fair

Vendors · 4 of Clubs Fundraiser · Fair Info · Fair Events · Bull Riding · Demolition Derby · Great Plains Tractor Pull · Barnyard Olympics · Pickleball · Cornhole Tournament · Animal Costume Contest · The Buddy Show · Salsa Competition · Pedal Pull · Open Class Book · August 13-15, 2026 Vermillion, SDAugust 13-15, 2026 Vermillion, SDAugust 13-15, 2026 Vermillion, SD ·

Turner County Fair 140th+

Dakotafest

The Dakotafest Women’s Brunch and Vendor Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at the Highland Conference Center. Tickets are on sale July 5th on a first come, first served basis at the Chamber of Commerce office.

Fall River Hot Air Balloon Festival 11th

Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival 43rd

The Summer Arts Festival is the premiere, three-day arts event of the region held in conjunction with the annual Yankton Riverboat Days Celebration. The festival is held in picturesque Riverside Park which borders the mighty Missouri River. Held annually on the third full weekend in August under the coordination of Yankton Area Arts, the juried show features over 120 fine artists and fine craftsmen from around the country. Each year an estimated 100,000 people attend this community celebration.

Central States Fair

• ALL Exhibitors must apply annually and previous participation does not guarantee acceptance. • All locations will be determined by Fair Management despite previous year’s location if a returning vendor. Locations may change annually based on layout, entertainment, and traffic flow. • Exhibitors accepted for the Fair will receive a contract and an invoice (do not pay with application). • Exhibitors must carry $1,000,000 liability insurance, naming “CENTRAL STATES FAIR, INC.” as and “ADDITIONAL INSURED” (not just a certificate holder). Proof is required with contract and payment as set forth in the above deadlines. • Optional coverage is possibly available through the Fair for $160 (subject to change). • In the event Exhibitor fails to submit the contract, payment or required insurance as stated, Fair Management can cancel the space and re-assign it without notice. • Cancellation of booth space must be made in writing. Cancellations after July 10 receive no refunds.

South Dakota State Fair 137th

Sidewalk Arts Festival 63rd

The Sidewalk Arts Festival is a FREE outdoor event in historic downtown Sioux Falls, SD, with more than 250 vendor booths featuring the region’s best fine art, folk art and craft artisans. Enjoy activities for kids, live entertainment, food vendors and more on the streets surrounding the Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science! This festival is a fundraiser for the Washington Pavilion and is the region’s largest one-day arts festival.

Buffalo Roundup Art Festival

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