Agriculture & Animals
Open Class Livestock
Super Farmer
Battle of the Times Show
Lords & Ladies Lead
Mutton Busting
Open Class Registration Tips
- Pre-registration is not required but strongly encouraged. All entries registered on FairEntry by Friday, August 6th, 2021 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 2019 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 division, garden & flower division, home arts events or a number of home art division competitions. We aren't joking when we suggest there is something for everyone.
Registration Deadline: August 13th, 2021
Home Arts Registration Tips
- Registering entries does not mean that you have to have your entry ready for display by Friday, August 13th. Entries must be ready for display by check-in on Monday, August 16th.
- 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.
2019 AWARDS
The results are in and the 2019 BCF was another success with some impressive projects and livestock. Take a look at the bragging rights you earned.
Family Fun
Rising Star Competition from Aberdeen Federal Credit Union
Competition: Wednesday, August 18th at 6:00PM in the Kessler's Tent
A talent show open to all ages. Show off your acting, dancing, humor, musical, stacking cups talent, or whatever you've got. Prizes totally $2500 will be awarded to adult and youth categories.
Videos must be submitted in advance to RisingStar@AberdeenFCU.org. Registration deadline TBA.
World's Smallest Rodeo
Competition: Tuesday, August 17th @ 2:30PM 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.
Minute to Win It: Fair Edition
Competition: Saturday, August 21st @ 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.
Veggie 500 Races
Competitions: Thursday, Friday & Saturday at 2:00PM with finals at 2:00PM on Sunday in the Kids Zone
Kids in two age brackets (3-5 and 6-8) will race vegetable cars down a track for a chance to win a trophy. Vegetables and wheels provided. Trophies are provided for the daily winner and the overall champion.
Baby Crawling & Diaper Decorating Contest
Competition: Saturday, August 21st 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. Prizes will also be awarded for the best-decorated diaper.
Complete the registration form in advance and bring it by 9:00AM to the competition.
Farm'ily Feud Ag Education Show
Competitions: August 17-21st at 5:30PM and August 22nd at 3:30PM in the Kid's Zone
Teams are pitted against each other to test their knowledge of farming, farm animals and what comes from a farm. This combined with silly skill games to declare the number one farmer. No registration is necessary.
Survivor Family Game Show
Competitions: August 17-21st at 6:15PM and August 22nd at 4:15PM in the Kid's Zone
Survivor meets Gilligan's Island in this interactive event. Combine silly challenges with audience participation and popular TV show themes to see who the ultimate survivor is. No registration is necessary.
Kiddie Pedal Pull
Competitions: Sunday, August 22nd 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.