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.
10:30 - 11:20 a.m.
Tax & Trusts: Hot Topics & Updates
Presented by Thompson Law
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Livestock Education Session
Livestock Tent
12:00 - 12:50 p.m.
Ag Policy Session
Presented by South Dakota Farm Bureau
Reaves’ Innovation Campus
1:00 p.m.
Pedal Pull
Northeast Corner of the Show Grounds
2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
Estate Equalization using Government Insured Plans
Presented by Financial Wealth Solutions
Reaves’ Innovation Campus
1:30 p.m.
SDSU Ice Cream Social
SDSU Extension Booth #216
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
10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
South Dakota Congressional Forum
Presented by South Dakota Farm Bureau
Reaves’ Innovation Campus
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Livestock Education Session
Livestock Tent
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 - 2:20 p.m.
Impact of 'Changes' to Your Farm Program Eligibility/USDA Program Opportunities
Presented by Pinion
1:30 p.m.
SDSU Ice Cream Social
SDSU Extension Booth #216
2:30 – 3:20 p.m.
Keep the Farm in the Family and the Family on the Farm
Presented by Financial Wealth Solutions
Thursday, August 21
Show Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
9:30 - 10:20 a.m.
FFA Mock Competition Presentations
Reaves’ Innovation Campus
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Women in Ag Event & Dakotafest Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year Award
Reaves Innovation Campus
Details11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Livestock Education Session
Livestock Tent
11:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Pasture, Rangeland, Forage: Supporting Growers in Dry Conditions
Presented by Silveus Insurance Group
1:00 p.m.
Pedal Pull
Northeast Corner of the Show Grounds
1:30 p.m.
SDSU Ice Cream Social
SDSU Extension Booth #216
