Events
Wild Race Car Night
Thursday, June 2nd
| Starts | 7:00pm |
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| Price | $20 adults, $10 youth, under 50" tall free |
Sponsored by Dakotaland Federal Credit Union
Ticket sales at 4:00pm; Gate opens at 6:00pm; Pit gate opens at 4:00pm, $30/pit pass
Call Dakota Promotions for more information - (605) 352-4848
2022 Race Schedule
Poker Run
Friday, June 3rd
| Starts | 5:00pm |
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Route: Red Arrow - Huron, The Office - Cavour, Margie’s RedZone - Yale, Shooters - Wolsey, Big Jim Jam Fest - Nordby Exhibit Hall at the SD State Fairgrounds
Cost: $15/poker hand
Original SD BBQ Championships: F.A.T. Friday Chili Challenge People’s Choice Tasting
Friday, June 3rd
| Starts | 5:30pm |
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| Location | Inside of Gate 8 |
Big Jim Jam Fest welcomes Eclipse w/ TODD Live
Friday, June 3rd
| Doors Open | 8:00pm |
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| Starts | 9:00pm |
| Ends | 1:30am |
| Price | $5 |
| Location | Nordby Exhibit Hall |
Big Jim Jam Fest welcomes Eclipse w/ TODD Live!
About Eclipse
Eclipse is a longtime working band, playing shows throughout the Midwest over the years. The band and crew bring live Rock & Roll and Country Rock Music with a party atmosphere everywhere they go. From bars and clubs to the largest street dances in the Midwest, Eclipse has shared the stage with such acts as Black Hawk, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Diamond Rio, Quiet Riot, Hall & Oates, Joan Jett, Loverboy, Little Texas, Sawyer Brown, Joe Nichols, Gwen Sebastian, and many more. Eclipse replaced Poison on the 2001 Grandstand at the South Dakota State Fair, and was one of the headliners at the 2002, 2003, and 2005 Grandstand shows. Emerson Drive joined Eclipse for an open jam on the Beer Garden Stage, making it an unforgettable experience for the crowd. Blake Shelton attended an Eclipse show at the fair, saying Eclipse is one of the best cover bands he has ever seen.
When you attend a show, you will not leave disappointed. Be prepared to sweat, dance, laugh. The show features a wide variety of music. That is what Eclipse is about: fun and entertaining music, taking the audience away from the daily grind. Eclipse is a 97% cover band playing all your favorite rock hits and rockin' country.
Eclipse also plays a couple original songs per show. The rocking song "I'm in the Mood!" says, “you worked all week, now the party’s right here.” Eclipse will bring the party to your town. The heart-touching ballad "2 Birthdays," released to radio by Tony V. from Eclipse in 2009, was written for his late wife who had a heart transplant at the age of 17, and passed in 2014 after receiving her second heart transplant. The song is about a second chance in life and used to create donor awareness. The song and her story were featured in the Nashville magazine, Power Source, in 2009. The "Mexico" song was released to radio by Tony V. in 2010. It charted for 6 months, reaching the Top 40, climbing to #31.
Don't be shy; come party with Eclipse.
About TODD Live
TODD Live will open for Eclipse from 9:00pm - 10:00pm. TODD Live is a local one man band set up to always have a good time. His biggest influences come from Red Dirt, 90's and Classic country genres, but also draws from Classic Rock. You can look forward to an exciting time with songs you will connect with from the legend of White Lake!
TODD Live Facebook
Friday Night Rockn' Lights presented by Wheel Jam Truck Show
Friday, June 3rd
| Starts | 10:00pm |
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| Ends | 11:00pm |
| Location | West Machinery |
Wheel Jam Parade
Saturday, June 4th
| Starts | 10:30am |
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| Location | Participants line-up on Market St. starting at 9 am |
Parade route - Market St. east to Dakota Ave. south to 21st St. and back around to the fairgrounds
Bass Wars Sound Competition
Saturday, June 4th
| Starts | 12:00pm |
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| Ends | 5:00pm |
| Location | Hippodrome |
Competition 12:00pm – 5:00pm
More info: Joe – 605.237.5512
Make It Mine Classic Car and Motorcycle Show N Shine
Saturday, June 4th
| Starts | 12:00pm |
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| Ends | 4:00pm |
| Location | West Machinery |
Open to classic cars and motorcycles
There is no entry fee to participate in the Make it Mine Show n' Shine. Vehicles do not have to be in a "judged show" condition. Winners are chosen by trophy sponsors. Each sponsor will choose its trophy winner from both cars and bikes. There is no criteria to follow. The winner is chosen based on the sponsor's preference.
Registration is from 9:00am – 12:00pm. Awards are at 4:00pm.
More information – State Fair Office – Email Us or 605.353.7340
Pick-Up Party
Saturday, June 4th
| Starts | 12:00pm |
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| Ends | 4:00pm |
| Location | West Machinery |
Come to Wheel Jam and bring your 25+ year old Pickup—in any stage of repair or dis-repair. No fee to park in designated area! We will be giving trophies for the pickup that is the ugliest, best of Show, and came the furthest. Come park your pickup, set up your camper/lawn chair and sit back and enjoy the fun!
Registration is from 9:00am – 12:00pm. Awards are at 4:00pm.
Dynamic Engine Brake Competition presented by Wheel Jam Truck Show
Saturday, June 4th
| Starts | 1:00pm |
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| Location | Nevada Ave. between Market St. and Gate 3 |
Original SD BBQ Championships: Backyard BBQ People’s Choice Tasting
Saturday, June 4th
| Starts | 2:00pm |
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| Location | Inside of Gate 8 |
Biker Games
Saturday, June 4th
| Starts | 6:00pm |
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| Location | East side of Carnival Mat |
Keith Cundy presents the DS Double D Redliners Harley Stunt Show
Saturday, June 4th
| Starts | 6:00pm |
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| Location | East side of the Carnival Mat. |
Begins immediately after the Biker Games
Challenge Cup XX Stock Car Races
Saturday, June 4th
| Starts | 7:00pm |
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| Price | $25 adults, $10 youth, under 50" tall free |
Wissota Super Stock, Wissota Mid Mod, Tri-State Late Model
Sponsored by Prostrollo GM
Ticket sales at 4:00pm; Gate opens at 6:00pm; Pit gate opens at 4:00pm, $30/pit pass
Call Dakota Promotions for more information - (605) 352-4848
2022 race schedule
Wheel Jam Truck Show Light Show presented by Wheel Jam Truck Show
Saturday, June 4th
| Starts | 9:00pm |
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| Location | West Machinery |
Devon Worley Band
Saturday, June 4th
| Doors Open | 8:30pm |
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| Starts | 9:30pm |
| Price | $7 |
| Location | Nordby Exhibit Hall |
Hailing from Minnesota, Crowds roar during their rousing live gigs at country music festivals across the U.S. In the UK, fans pack high profile rock clubs and stomp their approval for an incendiary set that combusts with memorable original songs written by the alluring lead vocalist and her three band mates. Welcome to the shape-shifting worlds of the Devon Worley Band(DWB). Hitting at a time “when music genres are blurring – and maybe doesn’t even matter anymore” – the Devon Worley Band might show up on Spotify, Apple Music, or your favorite streaming platform as country, rock, country-rock, or just rock. The truth is DWB is the most loveable bunch of mainstream music outliers that you ever heard!
Call them a country-rock band or a rock band that plays country with hard rock roots. Either way… pay attention. The country music world is changing. The current country fan is ready for something more aggressive, soulful and edgy. Meet the band that defines that movement. Welcome to the future of country music!
Pancake Feed hosted by Christian Motorcycle Association
Sunday, June 5th
| Starts | 7:30am |
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| Ends | 11:00am |
| Price | Free will offering |
| Location | Women's Building |
Xtreme GraphiX Bike Show
Sunday, June 5th
| Starts | 12:00pm |
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| Ends | 4:00pm |
| Location | Flag Avenue (outdoor show) |
Register from 10:00am - 12:00pm.
Judged show - 17 classes to enter!
*Indoor location available in the event of inclement weather.
Classes:
- ATV/UTV/GOLF CART/JR. DRAGSTER
- METRIC
- CUSTOM BAGGER
- TOURING HARLEY
- TOURING OPEN
- CUSTOM OPEN
- SPORTSTER
- RAT BIKE
- BARN FIND
- SOFTAIL & FX
- VINTAGE ENDURO/RACE BIKE
- VINTAGE OPEN (99 & OLDER)
- VINTAGE METRIC (90 & OLDER)
- VINTAGE HARLEY (84 & OLDER)
- SHOVELHEAD (66-84)
- PEOPLE'S CHOICE/JUDGE'S CHOICE
- SIDE CAR/TRIKE
- HELMET
Registration cost is $20.00 for all bikes and $10.00 for the helmet contest.
Contact info - Xtreme GraphiX Custom Paint Bike Show
Email Us, Facebook Messenger: Schaun Schnathorst or Xtreme GraphiX, Phone: 605-350-1619
Backstreet Cruisers Car Show (Judged)
Sunday, June 5th
| Starts | 12:00pm |
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| Ends | 4:00pm |
Registration Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
More information: Matt Moeding | 605.354.1754