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State money to help State Fair rebound from flood

May 6, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

BISMARCK The North Dakota State Fair is getting $3.4 million in state money to help with its recovery from historic Souris River flooding two summers ago that swamped the fairgrounds in Minot and forced the cancellation of that year’s festivities. Continue Reading

SD State Fair bans personal golf carts

April 3, 2013 in The Daily Republic

The use of golf carts must be restricted to reduce accidents between carts and pedestrians.
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Journey to play North Dakota State Fair

March 28, 2013 in The Dickinson Press

MINOT The bands Journey and Creedence Clearwater Revisited are scheduled to perform at this year’s North Dakota State Fair. Continue Reading

Gatlin Brothers, Marty Stuart to perform Aug. 30 State Fair show

February 28, 2013 in The Daily Republic

Raised on gospel music, Larry, Rudy and Steve Gatlin began entertaining at 2, 4, and 6 years old in churches and then guest appearances on the Slim Willet radio and TV shows in Abilene, Texas.
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3 Doors Down to play grandstand at SD State Fair

February 20, 2013 in The Daily Republic

The band best known for its 2000 hit “Kryptonite” will join country artists The Eli Young Band, who will be the headliner on Saturday, Aug. 31.
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Two country acts announced for SD State Fair’s grandstand show

February 13, 2013 in The Daily Republic

The Eli Young Band and the Casey Donahew Band will perform on Saturday, Aug. 31.
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South Dakota State Fair wins awards

January 24, 2013 in The Daily Republic

The fair earned second place for the Best Individual Social Media Idea or Effort, a creative social campaign featuring a T-shirt giveaway that required participation both online and offline. Continue Reading

Attendance up 1 percent at South Dakota State Fair

October 1, 2012 in The Daily Republic

HURON (AP) Attendance at this year’s South Dakota State Fair increased for the sixth year in a row.
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Funds sought for new State Fair 4-H building

September 26, 2012 in The Daily Republic

$4 million structure would replace existing one at South Dakota State Fairgrounds.
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