Schedule of Events
Plan Your Trip to Dakotafest
Plan your visit to the show by reviewing our Schedule of Events. Each day of the show is filled with must-see forums, demonstrations and ag education. Keep checking back for more information as the show gets closer!
Tuesday, August 19
Show Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
10:15 a.m.
Crop Talk
The top 10 crop and livestock updates you need going into Fall.
Presented by Farm Bureau Financial Services
Booth #445E
10:30 a.m.
Peterson Brothers: Advocating for Agriculture
Presented by Farm Bureau Financial Services
10:30 - 11:20 a.m.
Tax & Trusts: Hot Topics & Updates
Presented by Thompson Law
12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
Property Taxes Explained: What Every Property Owner Should Know
Presented by South Dakota Farm Bureau
1:00 p.m.
Pedal Pull
Northeast Corner of the Show Grounds
1:15 p.m.
Crop Talk
The top 10 crop and livestock updates you need going into Fall.
Presented by Farm Bureau Financial Services
Booth #445E
1:30 p.m.
Peterson Brothers: Advocating for Agriculture
Presented by Farm Bureau Financial Services
1:30 p.m.
SDSU Ice Cream Social
SDSU Extension Booth #216
2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Estate Equalization using Government Insured Plans
Presented by Financial Wealth Solutions
Wednesday, August 20
Show Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
9:30 - 10:20 a.m.
Entity Planning for Farmers: LLCs, Corporations, Partnerships and Trusts
Presented by Legacy Law
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Dakotafest Women’s Brunch and Vendor Fair
Sponsored by the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce
Off-Site Event - Highland Conference Center
10:30 – 11:20 p.m.
Keep the Farm in the Family and the Family on the Farm
Presented by Financial Wealth Solutions
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
An Overview of the Mitchell Soybean Processing Facility
Presented by South Dakota Soybean
1:00 p.m.
Pedal Pull
Northeast Corner of the Show Grounds
1:30 p.m.
SDSU Ice Cream Social
SDSU Extension Booth #216
1:30 - 2:20 p.m.
Impact of 'Changes' to Your Farm Program Eligibility/USDA Program Opportunities
Presented by Pinion
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
South Dakota Ag Policy Forum
Presented by South Dakota Farm Bureau
Thursday, August 21
Show Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Women in Ag Event & Dakotafest Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year Award
Dakotafest Education Building
Details11:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Pasture, Rangeland, Forage: Supporting Growers in Dry Conditions
Presented by Silveus Insurance Group
12:30 p.m.
Behind the Scenes: A Candid Q &A with the Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year Finalists
Presented by Farm Bureau Financial Services
Booth #445E
1:00 p.m.
Pedal Pull
Northeast Corner of the Show Grounds
1:30 p.m.
SDSU Ice Cream Social
SDSU Extension Booth #216
