HURON, S.D. — The South Dakota State Fair offers several ways to save money during the fair.
Save on gate admission by purchasing your grandstand tickets on or before Wednesday, Aug. 30. Tickets purchased by then include gate admission. Grandstand tickets can be purchased by calling (866) 605-3247, online at www.sdstatefair.com or at the grandstand ticket office.
On Thursday, Aug. 31, all veterans and active military members receive free gate admission. 4-H youth also receive free gate admission by showing their 4-H card. 4-H cards can be obtained from county 4-H offices.
Coupons for $1 off gate admission on Friday, Sept., 1 are available at Prostrollo Motors on east Highway 14 in Huron. The Prostrollo’s Rockin’ Rollback coupons are valid on Friday, Sept. 1, only.
Monday, Sept. 4, is Pay it Forward Day. The fair is teaming up with businesses and organizations that are generously sponsoring gate admission passes for those in need. Passes will also be randomly handed out at the gate entrances. Fairgoers can pay it forward to the food pantry by bringing a non-perishable food item for the ‘Drive to End Hunger” between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. and receive $2 off gate admission.
There are also plenty of ways to save money at the carnival throughout the week. All rides on Wednesday, Aug. 30, are only a dollar. The Weekly Passport to Fun pass offers a carnival ride pass for all five days of the fair. Advanced passes can be purchased at Prostrollo Motors through Sept. 2 for $52. Additionally, Big Jim 93.3, Iverson’s and Make It Mine Design/Dakota Detail in Huron are offering a $3 off coupon for weekday ride wristbands. Coupons can be picked up at Iverson’s and Make It Mine Design/Dakota Detail in Huron through Saturday, Sept. 2. They will be available at the Iverson’s State Fair location Sunday, Sept. 3, and Monday, Sept. 4.
The 2017 South Dakota State Fair will run from Thursday, Aug. 31, through Monday, Sept. 4. Channel Seeds preview night will be Wednesday, Aug. 30. This year’s theme is “Seriously Twisted Fun.” For more information on State Fair events, contact the Fair office at 800-529-0900, visit www.sdstatefair.com or find them on Facebook or Twitter.
Agriculture is a major contributor to South Dakota’s economy, generating $25.6 billion in annual economic activity and employing over 115,000 South Dakotans. The South Dakota Department of Agriculture’s mission is to promote, protect and preserve South Dakota agriculture for today and tomorrow. Visit the SDDA online at www.sdda.sd.gov or find us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
— South Dakota State Fair
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