Dakotafest is built for business and powered by partnerships. We are serious about helping move your operation forward. Dakotafest is where business gets done - through connections and conversations with real people who understand the work you do. Once a year, we endeavor to provide one place to showcase agriculture-focused products, services and technologies from over 400 exhibitors as well as provide fun for the whole family.

Real People. Real Relationships. Real Results. That's Dakotafest.

Schedule of Events:

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Daily - Antique Tractor Museum at Reaves’ Innovation Campus

All Day - Kids' Zone at Booth #

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Chute Demonstrations and Company Presentations at Livestock Tent

10:30 - 11:20 a.m. Tax & Trusts: Hot Topics & Updates at Reaves’ Innovation Campus

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Livestock Education Session at Livestock Tent

12:00 - 12:50 p.m. Ag Policy Session at Reaves’ Innovation Campus

12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Music & Entertainment Tent

1:00 p.m. Fireside Chat with Cole Sonne of Sonne Farms at Dakotafest Education Building

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Skid Steer Rodeo at Booth SR16

1:00 p.m. Pedal Pull at Northeast Corner of the Show Grounds

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Chute Demonstrations and Company Presentations at Livestock Tent

2:00 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. Estate Equalization using Government Insured Plans at Reaves’ Innovation Campus

1:30 p.m. SDSU Ice Cream Social at SDSU Extension Booth #216

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Daily - Antique Tractor Museum at Reaves’ Innovation Campus

All Day - Kids' Zone at Booth #

9:30 - 10:20 a.m. Entity Planning for Farmers: LLCs, Corporations, Partnerships and Trusts at Reaves’ Innovation Campus

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Chute Demonstrations and Company Presentations at Livestock Tent

10:30 - 11:45 a.m. South Dakota Congressional Forum at Reaves’ Innovation Campus

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Livestock Education Session at Livestock Tent

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. An Overview of the Mitchell Soybean Processing Facility at Reaves’ Innovation Campus

12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Music & Entertainment Tent

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Skid Steer Rodeo at Booth SR16

1:00 p.m. Pedal Pull at Northeast Corner of the Show Grounds

1:30 - 2:20 p.m. Impact of 'Changes' to Your Farm Program Eligibility/USDA Program Opportunities at Reaves’ Innovation Campus

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Chute Demonstrations and Company Presentations at Livestock Tent

1:30 p.m. SDSU Ice Cream Social at SDSU Extension Booth #216

2:30 – 3:20 p.m. Keep the Farm in the Family and the Family on the Farm at Reaves’ Innovation Campus

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Daily - Antique Tractor Museum at Reaves’ Innovation Campus

All Day - Kids' Zone at Booth #

9:30 - 10:20 a.m. FFA Mock Competition Presentations at Reaves’ Innovation Campus

10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Chute Demonstrations and Company Presentations at Livestock Tent

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Women in Ag Event & Dakotafest Woman Farmer/Rancher of the Year Award at Reaves Innovation Campus

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Livestock Education Session at Livestock Tent

11:40 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pasture, Rangeland, Forage: Supporting Growers in Dry Conditions at Reaves’ Innovation Campus

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Skid Steer Rodeo at Booth SR16

1:00 p.m. Pedal Pull at Northeast Corner of the Show Grounds

1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Chute Demonstrations and Company Presentations at Livestock Tent

1:30 p.m. SDSU Ice Cream Social at SDSU Extension Booth #216

Date: August 19-21, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Dakotafest - 2300 E Spruce St, Mitchell, SD 57301

Cost:

$10 at the Gate

$8 in advance purchased online

Kids 17 and under are FREE

Tickets can be purchased online in the Spring of 2025.

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