66 years of ag tradition!
Sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
The Sioux Empire Livestock Show promotes and celebrates agriculture through an annual, authentic experience that educates and entertains the community; assists youth exhibitors financially with academic endeavors; and generates economic impact through national livestock consignments and trade show opportunities.
The low down on the Sioux Empire Livestock Show
The annual Sioux Empire Livestock Show is a great way for South Dakota's largest city to celebrate the state’s number one industry, while recognizing the vital impact of agriculture in our lives. The five-day Show features six purebred cattle shows and sales, with a $12,000 purse (sponsored by Tri-State Neighbor, Wells Fargo Bank, and Campbell’s) that is split between the consignors and the buyers of the Supreme Champion Bull and Heifer, 4-H/FFA Invitational Calf Shows, open shows including Market Swine, Market Lamb, Market Goat, Market Beef, Feeder Steer, Feeder Heifer, and Breeding Heifer Shows, as well as a Draft Horse & Pony Pull and livestock judging contests. Additionally, check out over 60 commercial exhibits, take advantage of the Show’s featured themed days,
and don’t miss the Mayor’s Round-Up & Sale of Champions!