Welcome to the official page for the Custer County Fair and Achievement Days!

This hometown fair has a long history in the community. There are events for people of all ages from 4-H’ers to those who are just kids at heart. There are many opportunities to get involved whether you submit a prize winning plant from your garden, enjoy BBQ sandwiches or you are a proud owner of a ranch horse and more!

Part of the mission of the fair and fairboard is to provide activities that promote positive community and family relations through safe and healthy community functions and events.

Many of the events are free to the public and entry fees remain low. There is food, animals and vendors for you to enjoy. You are invited to explore the website and join the fun as the locals come together.

Schedule:

Thursday August 10, 2023

8:00am-9:30am: Small Animal Registration(Rabbit, Poultry, Companion)
10:00am: 4-H Rabbit Showmanship
10:30am: 4-H Poultry Showmanship
11:00am: 4-H Companion Animal Showmanship/Show
12:00pm: 4-H Small Animal Round Robin Followed By 4-H And Open Rabbit And Poultry Shows
12:00pm-6:00pm: 4-H Interview Judging Of Indoor Exhibits (Lhermosa School Gym) Must Check In By 5:30 Pm
2:00pm: Commercial Vendor Booths Open
2:00pm-7:00pm: Enter Open Class Exhibits
5:00pm: Scarecrow Contest Completed
5:00pm-6:30pm: Fair Kick-Off Supper
6:00pm: 4-H Project Rocket Launch
7:00pm: Barnyard Olympics

Friday August 11, 2023

8:00am-9:00am: Ranch Horse Show Registration
8:00am-9:30am: Sheep & Goat Registration
8:00am-11:30am: Enter Open Class Exhibits
9:00am: Commercial Vendor Booths Open
9:00am-4:00pm: Ranch Horse Show

10:00am
4-H Sheep Showmanship
4-H A Open Sheep Show
11:00am Food Vendors Open
4-H Dairy Goat Showmanship
4-H 6 Open Dairy Goat Show
4-H Meat Goat Showmanship
4-H Fi Open Meat Goat Show

11:30am-4:00pm
Fine Arts 6 Horticuture Buildings
Closed To Public Forjudging

4:00pm: Baked Goods Sale(Fine Arts Building)
5:00pm: Blazin' Barnyard Bbq Competition Check-In
5:00pm-6:30pm: Bbq Appreciation Dinner
6:00pm: Kids Calf Scramble
6:30pm: Griltin All In Ranch Rodeo & Ranch Bronc Riding Calcutta
7:00pm: Griffin All In Ranch Rodeo & Ranch Bronc Riding
9:00pm-Midnight: Live Music: Dance In The Dirt To 'Feedback"

Saturday August 12, 2023

8:00am: Cusler County Fair Ranch Soti Registration
8:00am-9:00am: Swine Registration
8:00am-9:30am: Dairy 6 Beef Cattle Registration Weigh In Market Livestock
9:00am: Commercial Vendor Booths Open Custer County Fair Ranch Sort Begins (Cattle Donated By H67 Cattle Company) 4-H Swine Showmanship 4-H A. Open Swine Show Good Old Driving Days Registration Cornhole Tournament Registration (Hermosa American Legion)

9:45am
4-H Dairy Cattle Showmanship
4-H 6 Open Dairy Cattle Show

10:00am
4-H Beef Showmanship
Blazin' Barnyard Bbq Youth
Competition Check-In
Cornhole Tournament
(Hermosa American Legion)
Good Old Driving Days Grand Entry

11:00am
Food Vendors Open
Pee Wee Stock Show
4-H Large Animal Round Robin
Showmanship
4-H 6 Open Commerical
Registered Beef Show
Beef Judging Pen Exhibits
Blazin' Barnyard Bbq Youth
Competition Turn In

1:00pm-5:00pm: Kids Carnival
2:00pm: Blazin' Barnyard Bbq Competition Turn In
2:00pm-4:00pm: Dutch Oven Cooking Demo
4:30pm: Blazin' Barnyard Bbq Public Tasting
4:30pm-7:00pm: American Legion Beers & Ears(Hermosa American Legion)
6:30pm: Trio 6 Deal Cowboy/Cowgirl Triathlon Calcutta
7:00pm: Trio 8 Deal Cowboy/Cowgirl Triathlon
9:00pm-Midnight: Live Music: Dance In The Dirt To "Tristen Schofield & Drive By Night"

Sunday August 13, 2023

8:00am: Commercial Vendor Booths Open
8:00am-9:00am: Plant Swap Check-In
8:00am-10:00am: Pancake Breakfast
9:30am: Custer County Country Church Service
10:00am: Parade Lineup
10:00am-11:00am: Plant Swap Pick-Up
10:30am: Parade Judging
11:00am: Food Vendors Open Parade
12:00pm: Award Presentation - Overall Trophies, 777, Herdsmanship, Sportsmanship, Connie Steen Memorial Stewardship
12:00pm-3:00pm: Show 6 Shine Cor Show
12:30pm: Playday Foot Races
12:30pm-1:00pm: Horseshoe Sign-Up (Beef 8am)

1:00pm
Play Day Horse/Livestock Events
Ice Cream Crank-Off
Black Hills Cloggers Peformance
(Beef Bam)
Horseshoe Tournament (Beef Bam)

2:00pm-4:00pm: Pick Up Entries & Premiums

Date: Thursday August 10, 2023 - Sunday August 13, 2023

Location: Custer County Fairgrounds - 72 Fairground Pl Hermosa, SD 57744

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