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 18
Show Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
All Day
South Dakota State University Extension
Booth #216
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Profit Roadmap: Practical Tools for Navigating Tight Farm Economics
DetailsMusic & Entertainment Tent #413W
9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
Bassford Education Session
Dakotafest Education Building
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Livestock Chute Demonstrations and Company Presentations
Livestock Tent
10:30 - 11:20 a.m.
Thompson Law Education Session
Dakotafest Education Building
12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
South Dakota Farm Bureau Education Session
Dakotafest Education Building
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Music & Entertainment Tent
Music & Entertainment Tent
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Livestock Chute Demonstrations and Company Presentations
Livestock Tent
1:30 p.m.
SDSU Ice Cream Social
SDSU Extension Booth #216
2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Financial Wealth Solutions Education Session
Dakotafest Education Building
Wednesday, August 19
Show Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
All Day
South Dakota State University Extension
Booth #216
9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
Education Session
Sponsored by Legacy Law
Dakotafest Education Building
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Livestock Chute Demonstrations and Company Presentations
Livestock Tent
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Political Session
Presented by South Dakota Farm Bureau
Dakotafest Education Building
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Music & Entertainment Tent
Music & Entertainment Tent
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Education Session
Presented by South Dakota Soybean
Dakotafest Education Building
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Livestock Chute Demonstrations and Company Presentations
Livestock Tent
1:30 p.m.
SDSU Ice Cream Social
SDSU Extension Booth #216
1:30 - 2:20 p.m.
Financial Wealth Solutions Education Session
Dakotafest Education Building
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Education Session
Dakotafest Education Building
Thursday, August 20
Show Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
All Day
South Dakota State University Extension
Booth #216
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Profit Roadmap: Practical Tools for Navigating Tight Farm Economics
DetailsMusic & Entertainment Tent #413W
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Livestock Chute Demonstrations and Company Presentations
Livestock Tent
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Women in Ag Event & Dakotafest Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year Award
Dakotafest Education Building
11:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Education Session
Dakotafest Education Building
12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Music & Entertainment Tent
Music & Entertainment Tent
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Livestock Chute Demonstrations and Company Presentations
Livestock Tent
1:30 p.m.
SDSU Ice Cream Social
SDSU Extension Booth #216
