SDSU Extension Kingsbury County 4-H

08/28/2026

View schedules, resources and results for the 2026 South Dakota State Fair taking place September 2-7 in Huron, South Dakota.

08/27/2026

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08/20/2026

🐑 Market Wether Lamb & Market Wether Meat Goat Ultrasound Contest 🔍

South Dakota 4-H will host a Market Wether Lamb & Market Wether Meat Goat Ultrasound Contest at the 2026 South Dakota State Fair!

Sunday, September 6
📍Tent north of the Dairy Goat Barn & northeast of the Livestock Complex

1:30 pm - Educational Presentation
2 pm - Free Ultrasound Scanning

Dr. Rachel Gibbs, certified ultrasound technician and NDSU Extension Specialist, will explain how ultrasound is used to evaluate carcass characteristics, yield and quality, and how feed and care can impact carcass results.

Following the presentation, 4-H’ers can bring their market wether lambs (after they have been shown) and market wether meat goats to be scanned for free.

Results will be recorded, with Champion and Reserve Champion market lamb and meat goat carcass animals selected. Winners will receive banners.

No pre-registration required! All are welcome to attend and learn more about carcass quality.

08/17/2026

State Fair is around the corner!🎡

We are so excited to see our 4-H'ers on the grounds, and we want our families to be best prepared before arriving. Please join us for the State Fair Exhibitor Q&A Webinar that will take place Monday, August 24th starting at 6:00 pm CT.

Agenda and rolling order is as follows:
🍀6pm to 6:10pm State 4-H State Fair General Updates
🐓Poultry
🐰Rabbits
🐮Dairy
🐐Meat Goats
🐑Sheep
🐷Swine
🐂Beef

There will be a chance to ask our species co-chairs questions about State Fair. Make sure to register using the link below.
🔗https://extension.sdstate.edu/event/state-fair-exhibitor-qa-webinar

07/22/2026

🚨‼️NO EXCEPTIONS DEADLINE REMINDER‼️🚨

State Fair Registration is due August 1 at 11:59 pm CT in FairEntry! There will be absolutely no exceptions for late entries.

Valid Registration papers for livestock must also be uploaded to FairEntry by August 1.

07/22/2026

07/14/2026

Use the State Fair Book to prepare 4-H exhibits for the South Dakota State Fair.

07/10/2026

07/10/2026

We are looking for Display Exhibit Judges at the South Dakota State Fair!

Our judges play an important role in recognizing the hard work, creativity, and skills of South Dakota 4-H youth. Whether your expertise is in foods, clothing, visual arts, woodworking, home environment, photography, or other exhibit areas, we'd love to have you join us.

Help encourage the next generation by sharing your time and talents at the South Dakota State Fair!

Interested in judging or know someone who would be a great fit? Contact Amanda Stade at [email protected] to learn more about how you can help! 💚🍀