Beyond Cotton Candy, Sioux Empire Fair's Surprising New Events

The Sioux Empire Fair will soon be kicking off (Friday, August 2 at 5 PM) and this year there will be brand-new activities for everyone to take in including the opening night Fiesta Latina.

Dakota News Now is reporting that Sioux Empire Fair President & CEO Scott Wick met with the South Dakota Hispanic Chamber of Commerce about the proposed new fair event and the huge community response is how it came into being.

Fiesta Latina will showcase live Hispanic music and cultural performances including DJ Frank Fuego Fiesta, Marquense Musical, and Rosendo Robles. It is FREE with paid fair admission.

The Sioux Empire Fair offers reduced admission prices on Friday, August 2 for the opening day. Admission for August 2 is $5 for ages 6 and up, and free for children ages 5 and under.

Another new event being presented this year is an additional day of rodeo action with the Sioux Empire Championship Rodeo on Saturday, August 10, with performances at 1:30 and 7 PM.

Fair officials are bringing back free admission Monday through Friday from opening until 1 PM. Then, after 1 PM, fair admission will be $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under.

For complete Sioux Empire Fair information see them online and on Facebook.

Source: Dakota News Now

10 South Dakota Myths Even Some Natives Believe

Have you ever notice how much outsiders (and some insiders) get wrong about South Dakota? They believe and repeat some of these ridiculous South Dakota stereotypes.

SO, to do our part in educating folks, here's a list of some of the most ridiculous myths outsiders always believe South Dakota.

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15 Free Things to Do in Sioux Falls

"What are we gonna?" This is a question everyone asks, especially in the summer. Whatever it is you do, it's always better if it is free.

Sioux Falls is a small city full of big fun for all ages, and a lot of it is free. We have world-class parks, museums, live music and so much more. Here's a handy list of 15 free things to do in Sioux Falls.

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