The Turner County Fair is a free gate four day fair in August.  We pride ourselves on our wide array of 4-H exhibits, specialty food (including lamb chislic, homemade ice cream, tri-tip sandwiches, homemade pie, pork loin sandwiches, fresh baked donuts, elephant ears and so much more), commercial exhibits, midway, and contests that are sure to delight.  Located in Parker, SD, the Turner County Fair is South Dakota's OLDEST running fair.  A 31-member volunteer-based board presides over the Turner County Fair with more than 200 volunteers who help during fair week to make the Turner County Fair possible.  The fair gives local 4-H members the opportunity to showcase their projects while also serving as an unofficial end to summer with four fun-filled days before summer ends and school starts.

Schedule:

Monday August 14, 2023

7:00am–9:00am: Stalling of 4-H Livestock Exhibits – Vet Check first
8:00am-9:00am:Enter 4-H static display exhibits, rabbits & poultry (vet check)
8:00am-9:00am:Enter Open Class Static Exhibits
9:00am: Open Class and 4-H display exhibit judging begins
10:00am: 4-H Dairy Show, Show Ring
11:00am: Commercial booths open
11:00am–7:00pm: National Library of Medicine Traveling Exhibit – Commercial 7
12:00pm: Delta Dental – Commercial 7
12:30pm–1:00pm: Hula Hoop Contest – Commercial 7
1:00pm: Bingo- TCF Stand
1:00pm–1:30pm: Delta Dental (Magic Show) – Commercial 7
1:30pm: 4-H Dairy Goat Show, Show Ring  
2:00pm–2:30pm: Story Time – Commercial 7
3:00pm: Turkey Ridge ‘n Valley Band – Heritage Park
3:00pm–3:30pm: Delta Dental (Magic Show) – Commercial 7
3:30pm–4:00pm: Jump Rope Contest  – Commercial 7
4:00pm: 4-H Rabbit Show & Showmanship, Picnic Shelter
4:00pm–6:00pm: Face Painting – Commercial 7
4:30pm–7:00pm: Coyote Clinic – Commercial 7
5:00pm: Drive On Army Band – Heritage Park
5:00pm-7:00pm: Early Entry of pies for pie contest – Heritage Park
6:00pm: Open Class Display Building opens
6:00pm: D.C. Lynch Carnival open
6:30pm: Bingo – TCF Stand
6:30pm: Parker Stars – Youth Dance Group – Heritage Park
7:00pm: iLead at 4-H Show Ring
7:00pm: Presentations of Colors – Chancellor – Heritage Park
7:00pm: Lennox Municipal Band – Heritage Park
7:00pm: Bulls, Broncs & Barrels at Grandstand

Tuesday August 15, 2023

8:00am: 4-H Sheep Show, Show Ring
10:30am: Outdoor Campus Children’s Program – Heritage Park
10:30am–Noon: Enter pies for pie contest  – Heritage Park
11:00am: Commercial booths open
11:00am–7:00pm: National Library of Medicine Traveling Exhibit – Commercial 7
12:00pm-1:00pm: Carnival rides for individuals with specials needs
12:00pm: Pie contest judging begins – Heritage Park
12:30pm–1:00pm: SD Parent Connection – Commercial 7
1:00m: Bingo – TCF Stand
1:00pm–1:30pm: Hula Hoop Contest – Commercial 7
2:00pm–2:30pm: Chair Yoga – Commercial 7
2:00pm: Pies served, Heritage Park
2:00pm: 4-H Poultry & Showmanship judged followed by Open Class Poultry – Henrietta’s Hen House
2:00pm–2:30pm: Story Time with Sanford Fit – Commercial 7
2:30pm: Back Porch Pickers – Heritage Park
3:00pm: 4-H Meat Goat Show, Show Ring
3:00pm-4:30pm: Weigh-ins for Open Class Market Lamb Show, Expo Building
4:00pm-9:00pm: Wristband rides with D.C. Lynch Carnival – $20
4:00pm: Sherwin and Pam Linton – Classic Country and a Johnny Cash Tribute – Heritage Park
4:00pm–4:30pm: Jump Rope Contest – Commercial 7
4:00pm–7:00pm: Face Painting – Commercial 7
4:30pm–7:00pm: Coyote Clinic – Commercial 7
6:00pm: Open Class Market Lamb Show, Show Ring
6:30pm: Bingo, TCF Stand
7:00pm: Enduro Races sponsored by the Marion Fire Department, Grandstand
7:00pm: El Riad Shrine – Back 40 Boys – Heritage Park             

Wednesday August 16, 2023

8:00am: 4-H Swine Show, Show Ring
10:00am: Growing Ideas 4-H Club Robotics Demonstration – 4-H Display Bldg
10:00am: Children’s Program – Zoo – Wild Life Tour – North & South America, Asia, Africa Animals – Heritage Park
11:00am: Church Service – Heritage Park
11:00am: Commercial booths open
11:00am–7:00pm: National Library of Medicine Traveling Exhibit – Commercial 7
11:00am–noon: Great Plains Zoo Demo – Commercial 7
12:00pm–5:00pm: My Story, Our City Project – Commercial 7
12:30pm–1:00pm: Chair Yoga – Commercial 7
1:00pm-6:00pm: Wristband rides with D.C. Lynch Carnival – $20
1:00pm: Senior Day – Heritage Park
1:00pm: Bingo–TCF Stand         
1:00pm: Queena Getskow & Family- Gospel Music – Heritage Park
1:00pm: 4-H Beef Show, Show Ring
1:00pm–1:30pm: ILC Life Alert Session – Commercial 7
1:30pm–2:00pm: Sanford Bingocize – Commercial 7
2:00pm–2:30pm: ILC Life Alert Session – Commercial 7
2:30pm–3:00pm: Chair Yoga – Commercial 7
2:30pm: Roy King & Rusty Buckets Variety Music – Heritage Park
2:30pm-4:00pm: Check in for Open Class Beef Show, Expo Building
3:00pm–3:30pm: ILC Life Alert Session – Commercial 7
3:30pm– 4:00pm: Sanford Bingocize – Commercial 7
4:00pm–4:30pm: Chair Yoga – Commercial 7
4:30pm–7:00pm: Coyote Clinic – Commercial 7
5:00pm–5:30pm: Chair Yoga – Commercial 7
5:30pm–6:00pm: Sanford Bingocize – Commercial 7
6:30pm: Bingo – TCF Stand
7:00pm: Presentation of Colors – Centerville
7:00pm: Figure 8 Races sponsored by Hurley Fire Department, Grandstand
7:00pm: Mogen’s Heroes, Heritage Park – sponsored by Tri-State Neighbor

Thursday August 17, 2023

8:30am: 4-H Small Animal Round Robin Contest
9:00am: 4-H Clover Bud Show & Tell – Show Ring
10:00am: 4-H Round Robin Showmanship – Show Ring
11:00am: Commercial booths open
11:00am–7:00pm: National Library of Medicine Traveling Exhibit – Commercial 7
11:00am–noon: My Story, Our City Project – Commercial 7
12:30pm–1:00pm: Chair Yoga – Commercial 7
1:00pm–1:30pm: ILC Life Alert Session – Commercial 7
1:00pm: Bingo – TCF Stand
1:00pm-6:00pm: Wristband rides with D.C. Lynch Carnival – $20
1:30pm: 4-H Program and Fashion Revue, Heritage Park
2:00pm–2:30pm: ILC Life Alert Session – Commercial 7
2:30pm–3:00pm: Chair Yoga – Commercial 7
3:00pm–3:30pm: ILC Life Alert Session – Commercial 7
4:00pm–4:30pm: hair Yoga – Commercial 7
4:30pm–7:00pm: Coyote Clinic – Commercial 7
5:00pm–5:30pm: Chair Yoga – Commercial
5:00pm: Kiddie Tractor Pull
5:00pm: Heidi Sue’s Dance Academy – Youth Dance Groups – Heritage Park
6:00pm: 4-H Livestock Premium Sale, Show Ring
6:30pm: Bingo, TCF Stand
6:30pm: Surfin Safari – Heritage Park
6:30pm–7:00pm: Chair Yoga – Commercial
7:00pm: Demolition Derby sponsored by Viborg Community Club, Grandstand
9:00pm: ALL EXHIBITS RELEASED

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Date: Monday August 14, 2023 - Thursday August 17, 2023

Location: Turner County Fairgrounds - 680 E 2nd St Parker, SD 57053

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