Agriculture, CONTESTS AND MORE!
Hot Dog Eating Contest
Open Class Livestock
Mutton Busting
Lords & Ladies Lead
AQHA Level 1 Youth and Amateur and Open Breed Horse Show
BCF Foundation 5K Run/Walk/Bike
Race: Saturday, August 19th, Registration begins at 7:30 AM, Race starting at 8:30 AM
Complete the registration below.
Jigsaw Puzzle Contest
Entry Deadline: August 7, 2023
Event Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at 1:00 PM
10 teams will be drawn at random on August 10th, 2023 Via Facebook Live
Kids Art Contest
Open Class Registration Tips
Pre-registration is not required but strongly encouraged. All entries registered on FairEtry by Friday, August 5th, 2023 will be given preferential stalling. Entries received after the deadline will pay a late registration fee and will not be guaranteed stalling.
- All 4-H Livestock will be eligible to be shown in Open Class; however, advance entry is strongly encouraged.
- If you are new to our online registration via FairEntry, check out our FAQ.
- Each exhibitor can have multiple entries. One entry must be made for each exhibit. For example, if you are bringing two poultry, two entries into the poultry class must be created.
- Payment must be made upon the completion of your entry process to ensure preferential stalling. Checks can be written to the Brown County Treasurer and mailed to: Brown County Fair, 400 24th Ave. NW, Aberdeen, SD 57401. Credit card payments are also accepted by calling the Brown County Fair at (605) 626-7116. Processing fees will apply.
- Review the 4-H & Open Class 2023 Livestock Book in advance of getting entered in our Open Class Livestock events for classes, schedules, regulations and more.
Home Arts
Compete in the field, garden & flower, or home arts divisions. There are a TON of new contests every year, as well as old favorites . We aren't kidding when we say there is something for everyone in the Home Arts building.
Registration Deadline: August 11th, 2023
Home Arts Registration Tips
- Registering entries does not mean that you have to have your entry ready for display by Friday, August 11th. Entries must be ready for display by check-in on Monday, August 14th.
- If you are unable to bring an entry, there is NO PENALTY.
- If you are new to our online registration via FairEntry, check out our FAQ.
- Each exhibitor can have multiple entries. One entry must be made for each exhibit. For example, if you are bringing two photographs, two entries into the photography class must be created.
- Review the Home Arts Book in advance of getting entered in any Home Arts competition for details about checking in entries, picking up exhibits and more.
2022 AWARDS
The results are in and the 2022 BCF was another success with some impressive projects and livestock. Take a look at the bragging rights you earned.
Family Fun
"Casey" The Sock Monkey
He is wanted for cutting in line at the Tilt-A-Whirl, swinging from the celilings and all around shenanigans at the fair.
If you find Casey, return him to the fair office in the Odde Ice Arena to collect your reward!
All American Duck Race
Schedule:
Tuesday- Saturday @ 12:00PM, 2:00PM, 4:00PM, 6:00PM, 7:30PM
World's Smallest Rodeo
Competition: Tuesday, August 15th @ 3:00PM in the NVC Tent
Participants aged 3-8 can choose from pole bending, barrel racing, and a rodeo clown contest. Sign up in advance at the Hitch'N Post Western Store where you can also pick up a stick horse. Cowboy and cowgirl attire is highly recommended.
Get signed-up at the Hitch'N Post in advance or at 2:30PM at the event.
Rising Star Competition from Pauer Sound, LLC and Hub City Radio
Competition: Wednesday, August 16th at 6:00PM in the Kessler's Tent
4-H BAR-B-QUE
Date: Thursday, August 17th at the Ken's Family Tent
BBQ is free to 4-H members and $5.00 to the public
Piles of Smiles Face Painting
Scheldule:
Wednesday- Saturday from 12:00PM- 5:00PM
Piles of Smiles Face Painting will be in the Avera Kid's Zone under the tent! In case of rain or extreme heat, activity will be located on the west end of the Odde building.
Military Appreciation Breakfast
Date: Saturday August 19th @ 7:30 AM- 10:00 AM in the Ken's tent
Admission to the breakfast is freewil donation, a donation box will be provided. 100% of the proceeds will go to our area's military support organizations.
Minute to Win It: Fair Edition
Competitions:
Saturday, August 19th @ 1:30PM in the Ken's Tent
Gather up a group of 4 including at least one contestant under the age of 12 and two adults. Teams will compete head to head and the team with the most points wins. Complete the entry form and bring it to registration at 1:30PM on Saturday.
Veggie 500 Races
Competitions: Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 2:30PM with finals at 2:30PM on Sunday in the Kids Zone
Kids in two age brackets (3-5 and 6-8) will compete in a variety of races!
Veggie Races: Build a vegetable car and race it down a track!
Rubber Ducky Tub Races: Choose your rubber ducky racer, and see if it will win in a race around a tub!
Rubber Ducky Track Races: Choose your rubber ducky racer, and pump as fast as you can to cross the finish line first on a straight away track!
Baby Crawling
Competition: Saturday, August 19th at 10:00AM in the Clubhouse
Babies in two age groups (5-9 months and 10-13 months) will compete to crawl to the finish line the quickest. Cheering and encouragement are allowed, as long as it does not include a cell phone, food, or drink.
Complete the registration form in advance and bring it by 9:30AM to the competition.
Watermelon Feed
Date: Saturday, August 19th at 3:00 PM- 4:00 PM
Location: Ken's Family Tent
Free watermelon will be available for everyone to enjoy! Stop by and have a slice!
Kiddie Pedal Pull
Competitions: Sunday, August 20th at 1:00PM on the road NW of the Home Arts Building
Kids aged 4-11 take their try at dragging a weighted sled as far as they can using a pedal tractor. In this family-friendly activity, we split the kids apart into age divisions. No registration is necessary.
Brown County Fair Parade
Led by the Marching Wolves and including the antique tractors and other fairgoers.
Decorate a golf cart or side-by-side with the fair theme "The Place To Be In 2023" and join the parade! Line up will begin at 12:30 PM on the east end of the grandstands and go through the fairgrounds.