Agriculture & Animals
Open Class Livestock
Mutton Busting
AQHA Level 1 Youth and Amateur and Open Breed Horse Show
Lords & Ladies Lead
Open Driving & Hitch Show
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 2021 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 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 Area 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@AreaFCU.org. Entry Form. Registration deadline August 6th, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.
Super Farmer Competition
Competition: Sunday, August 22nd at 1:00PM in the Sanford Aberdeen Kid's Zone
Test your farming capabilities against other teams or individuals to see who is the best Super Farmer at the Brown County Fair! Winners will be crowned in both the male and female divisions, as well as the best overall team!
Early registration is preferred, but not required. Enter here!
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.
Rug Rat 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 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 & 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.
Crazy Contests by Freddie Prez
Competitions: August 17-21st in the Kid's Zone
Teams are pitted against each other to test their knowledge and abilities in games such as Speedquizzing and Hit the Lights! Plus, every day Freddie will host a $5000 Frisbee Toss Contest. It's FREE TO ENTER for a chance to play all of Freddie's games!
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.