Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025 at 9:00am
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, 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 30-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 of Events
9 am: 4-H Sheep Show, Show Ring
10 a.m.-9 pm: 4-H and Open Class Exhibit Buildings Open
10:30 am: Outdoor Campus Children’s Program – Heritage Park
10:30 a.m. – Noon Enter pies for pie contest – Heritage Park
11 am: Commercial booths open
12-1 pm: Carnival rides for individuals with specials needs
1 pm: Carnival rides open to the public
12 pm: Pie contest judging begins – Heritage Park
1-5 pm: Bingo – TCF Bingo Stand
2 pm: Pies served, Heritage Park
2 pm: 4-H Poultry & Showmanship judged followed by Open Class Poultry – Henrietta’s Hen House
2:30 pm: Back Porch Pickers, Heritage Park
3 pm: 4-H Meat Goat Show, Show Ring
3-4:30 pm: Weigh-ins for Open Class Market Lamb Show, Expo Building
4-9 p.m. Wristband rides with D.C. Lynch Carnival – $25
6 pm: Open Class Market Lamb Show, Show Ring
6:30 pm: Bingo, TCF Bingo Stand
7 pm: Enduro Races sponsored by the Marion Fire Department, Grandstand
7 pm: First Baptist Praise Band, Music Show – Heritage Park
