By The 2025 Brown County Fair is underway and runs through Sunday, Aug. 7 in Aberdeen. Keep tabs on what’s happening throughout the week at the fairgrounds with our gallery, which will be updated daily with images from 4-H events, grandstand concerts and other entertainment, the midway, Centennial Village, the Dacotah Bank Stampede Rodeo and many other happenings.
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Fans enjoyed the 38 Special/Uncle Kracker concert at the Brown County Fair. The show was Friday, Aug. 15. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Fans enjoyed the 38 Special/Uncle Kracker concert at the Brown County Fair. The show was Friday, Aug. 15. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Brown County 4-H'ers spend plenty of time with their animals before and during the Brown County Fair. Photo courtesy of Pearl Holt.
Brown County 4-H'ers spend plenty of time with their animals before and during the Brown County Fair. Photo courtesy of Pearl Holt.
Rain fell on four of the seven days during the 2025 Brown County Fair, sending folks running for cover and leaving areas of water and mud. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Brad Sharp was tasked with kissing a goat Friday, Aug. 15 at the Brown County Fair. He was the winner of the Kiss the Critter contest which raised close to $1,000 for 4-H scholarships and travel expenses. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
Brad Sharp was tasked with kissing a goat Friday, Aug. 15 at the Brown County Fair. He was the winner of the Kiss the Critter contest which raised close to $1,000 for 4-H scholarships and travel expenses. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
The 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Mutton busting is always popular during the Dacotah Bank Stampede Rodeo. The Monday, Aug. 11 and Tuesday, Aug. 12 rodeo opened the 2025 Brown County Fair at the Larry Gerlach Grandstand. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garogalo.
Mutton busting is always popular during the Dacotah Bank Stampede Rodeo. The Monday, Aug. 11 and Tuesday, Aug. 12 rodeo opened the 2025 Brown County Fair at the Larry Gerlach Grandstand. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garogalo.
The 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Tom Kellen of Aberdeen, left, visits with U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson on Thursday, Aug. 14 at the Brown County Fair. Kellen has a cowboy hat signed by Sen. John Thune and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and was hoping to get it signed by Johnson, too. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Tom Kellen of Aberdeen, left, visits with U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson on Thursday, Aug. 14 at the Brown County Fair. Kellen has a cowboy hat signed by Sen. John Thune and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and was hoping to get it signed by Johnson, too. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Fans enjoyed the 38 Special and Uncle Kracker concert on Friday, Aug. 14 at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Fans enjoyed the 38 Special and Uncle Kracker concert on Friday, Aug. 14 at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
2025 Brown County Fair. Photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Sue Dudzik of Nebraska won the red chili division at the 2025 South Dakota Chili Cook-off on Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Sue Dudzik of Nebraska won the red chili division at the 2025 South Dakota Chili Cook-off on Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 4-H royalty for the 2025 Brown County Fair is Hunter Kern, left, of the Rural Lads and Lassies 4-H club, and Ashlynn Warrington of the Friendly Fellows and Daisies 4-H Club. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 4-H royalty for the 2025 Brown County Fair is Hunter Kern, left, of the Rural Lads and Lassies 4-H club, and Ashlynn Warrington of the Friendly Fellows and Daisies 4-H Club. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., visits with Lois Bieber before an agriculture roundtable discussion at the Brown County Fair on Friday, Aug. 15. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., visits with Lois Bieber before an agriculture roundtable discussion at the Brown County Fair on Friday, Aug. 15. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
2025 Brown County Fair. Photo by Scott Waltman.
Vietnam veteran Dennis Gelling was presented with a Quilt of Valor during the Military Appreciation Breakfast at the Brown County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 16. The quilt was sewn by the Candlelight Quilt Guild in Aberdeen. Gelling served from 1969-71. Courtesy photo.
Vietnam veteran Dennis Gelling was presented with a Quilt of Valor during the Military Appreciation Breakfast at the Brown County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 16. The quilt was sewn by the Candlelight Quilt Guild in Aberdeen. Gelling served from 1969-71. Courtesy photo.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Fans enjoyed the 38 Special and Uncle Kracker concert on Friday, Aug. 14 at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Fans enjoyed the 38 Special and Uncle Kracker concert on Friday, Aug. 14 at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
A cow and her two newborn calves is just one of the things to see at the South Dakota Farmers Union Ag Expo this week during the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
A cow and her two newborn calves is just one of the things to see at the South Dakota Farmers Union Ag Expo this week during the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Kids enjoyed the foam parties at the 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Kids enjoyed the foam parties at the 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden attended the Dacotah Bank Stampede Rodeo on Monday, Aug. 11, the opening day of the 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden attended the Dacotah Bank Stampede Rodeo on Monday, Aug. 11, the opening day of the 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair took in a record-breaking amount of money, collecting revenue totaling $1.975 million. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Kinley Olson, left, was selected as 2025 Junior Miss Rodeo Aberdeen and Madison Arnold, right, was selected as Miss Rodeo Aberdeen on Sunday, Aug 10 at the 19th Annual Miss Rodeo Aberdeen Queen Pageant. Olson is from Ainsworth, Neb. and is home-schooled. Arnold is from Mitchell and plans to study rural medicine at the University of South Dakota. During their reign, they will represent their titles at local community activities and rodeo events across the state. Courtesy photo.
Kinley Olson, left, was selected as 2025 Junior Miss Rodeo Aberdeen and Madison Arnold, right, was selected as Miss Rodeo Aberdeen on Sunday, Aug 10 at the 19th Annual Miss Rodeo Aberdeen Queen Pageant. Olson is from Ainsworth, Neb. and is home-schooled. Arnold is from Mitchell and plans to study rural medicine at the University of South Dakota. During their reign, they will represent their titles at local community activities and rodeo events across the state. Courtesy photo.
Harper Johnson entertains the crowd during the Rising Star Competition on Wednesday, Aug. 13 under the Ken's Tent. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
Harper Johnson entertains the crowd during the Rising Star Competition on Wednesday, Aug. 13 under the Ken's Tent. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
Fair attendees had an opportunity to check out the Slack Rodeo event on Tuesday, Aug. 12 outside the rodeo arena. The event was free to watch and featured some additional rodeo events. Aberdeen Insider photo by Shannon Marvel.
Fair attendees had an opportunity to check out the Slack Rodeo event on Tuesday, Aug. 12 outside the rodeo arena. The event was free to watch and featured some additional rodeo events. Aberdeen Insider photo by Shannon Marvel.
Walker Zoelner was the overall winner of the Round Robin contest, which tasks 14 contestants with showing 14 different animals. That contest was Friday, Aug. 15. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
Walker Zoelner was the overall winner of the Round Robin contest, which tasks 14 contestants with showing 14 different animals. That contest was Friday, Aug. 15. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
2025 Brown County Fair. Photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The midway carnival lights up the nighttime sky on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
The midway carnival lights up the nighttime sky on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
Uncle Kracker plays at the Larry Gerlach Grandstand on Friday, Aug. 15 during the 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Uncle Kracker plays at the Larry Gerlach Grandstand on Friday, Aug. 15 during the 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Kenadee Wagner, a 4-H member from Warner, runs her golden doodle Baxter through the agility course on Tuesday, Aug. 12 in the Expo Addition. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
National Guard members, from left, Sadie Brunes, Cadence Feist, Braidan Lynn and Brent Wienk spent some time in the South Dakota Farmers Union Ag Expo Tuesday, Aug. 12. Aberdeen Insider photo by Eiisa Sand.
National Guard members, from left, Sadie Brunes, Cadence Feist, Braidan Lynn and Brent Wienk spent some time in the South Dakota Farmers Union Ag Expo Tuesday, Aug. 12. Aberdeen Insider photo by Eiisa Sand.
U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., talks during an agriculture roundtable discussion on Friday, Aug. 15 at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
U.S. Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., talks during an agriculture roundtable discussion on Friday, Aug. 15 at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The Dacotah Bank Stampede Rodeo kicked off the 2025 Brown County Fair on Monday, Aug. 11 and Tuesday, Aug. 12. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.
The Dacotah Bank Stampede Rodeo kicked off the 2025 Brown County Fair on Monday, Aug. 11 and Tuesday, Aug. 12. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.
The 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The Round Robin contest was unusually lively on Friday, Aug. 15 at the Brown County Fair when this sheep broke free on more than one occasion. Judge Trey Wright caught the sheep on more than one occasion. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
The Round Robin contest was unusually lively on Friday, Aug. 15 at the Brown County Fair when this sheep broke free on more than one occasion. Judge Trey Wright caught the sheep on more than one occasion. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
The 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Area youth had an opportunity to get up close and even pet a horse during the Slack Rodeo on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Aberdeen Insider photo by Shannon Marvel.
Arizona singer Ashley Wineland performs at the NVC Tent on Thursday, Aug. 14 at the 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Arizona singer Ashley Wineland performs at the NVC Tent on Thursday, Aug. 14 at the 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
More than 2 inches of rain fell during the Brown County Fair, making the fairgrounds messy and leaving some campers on the grounds a few extra days. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
More than 2 inches of rain fell during the Brown County Fair, making the fairgrounds messy and leaving some campers on the grounds a few extra days. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Brown County 4-H member Kyra Heupel meets with judge Tayler Wolff to discuss her photography entries for the Brown County Fair on Monday, Aug. 11. Photo courtesy of Nicole Volk.
Brown County 4-H member Kyra Heupel meets with judge Tayler Wolff to discuss her photography entries for the Brown County Fair on Monday, Aug. 11. Photo courtesy of Nicole Volk.
Timber Lake's Chazz Gabe rides Rain Wolf during the bull-riding event Monday, Aug. 11 during the Dacotah Bank Stampede Rodeo at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.
Timber Lake's Chazz Gabe rides Rain Wolf during the bull-riding event Monday, Aug. 11 during the Dacotah Bank Stampede Rodeo at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Robb Garofalo.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Mason Duncan, left, and Sam Allen entertains the crowd during the Rising Star Competition on Wednesday, Aug. 13 under the Ken's Tent. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
Mason Duncan, left, and Sam Allen entertains the crowd during the Rising Star Competition on Wednesday, Aug. 13 under the Ken's Tent. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
One part of the Brown County Fair that's especially popular with young people is the midway carnival. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
One part of the Brown County Fair that's especially popular with young people is the midway carnival. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Basya Weis holds her two-month-old emu, Kevin, on Friday, Aug. 15. Kevin took best of show in companion animals during the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Fans enjoyed the 38 Special and Uncle Kracker concert on Friday, Aug. 14 at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Fans enjoyed the 38 Special and Uncle Kracker concert on Friday, Aug. 14 at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Kids enjoyed the foam parties at the 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Kids enjoyed the foam parties at the 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Parking lots on the south side of the Brown County Fairgrounds are a bit muddy. Visitors are asked to park on the north side using gate A or F. Video screenshot from Brown County Fairgrounds Facebook site.
Parking lots on the south side of the Brown County Fairgrounds are a bit muddy. Visitors are asked to park on the north side using gate A or F. Video screenshot from Brown County Fairgrounds Facebook site.
Round robin showmanship competition at the 2025 Brown County Fair on, Friday, Aug. 15. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
Round robin showmanship competition at the 2025 Brown County Fair on, Friday, Aug. 15. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke, left, asked agriculture-related questions of National Farmers Union President Rob Larew on Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
South Dakota Farmers Union President Doug Sombke, left, asked agriculture-related questions of National Farmers Union President Rob Larew on Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
The chili cookout was a popular stop during the 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The chili cookout was a popular stop during the 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The Retrorockets entertained the crowd at Centennial Village on Saturday, Aug. 16. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
The Retrorockets entertained the crowd at Centennial Village on Saturday, Aug. 16. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
Lines of people were waiting for a slice of refreshing watermelon on Saturday, Aug. 16. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
Lines of people were waiting for a slice of refreshing watermelon on Saturday, Aug. 16. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
Kids enjoyed the foam parties at the 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Kids enjoyed the foam parties at the 2025 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The South Dakota Farmers Union provided free corn on the cob on Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
The South Dakota Farmers Union provided free corn on the cob on Saturday, Aug. 16 at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
The 2025 Brown County Fair runs from Monday, Aug. 11 through Sunday, Aug. 17. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman.
Brown County 4-H members gathered in the Odde Arena to drop off their exhibits for the Brown County Fair and meet with judges. Photo courtesy of Nicole Volk.
Brown County 4-H members gathered in the Odde Arena on Monday, Aug. 11 to drop off their exhibits for the Brown County Fair and meet with judges. Photo courtesy of Nicole Volk.
Eiler Jensen entertains the crowd during the Rising Star Competition on Wednesday, Aug. 13 under the Ken's Tent. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
Eiler Jensen entertains the crowd during the Rising Star Competition on Wednesday, Aug. 13 under the Ken's Tent. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
These eggs sitting in an incubator are expected to hatch Wednesday, Aug. 13 in the South Dakota Farmers Union Ag Expo. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
These eggs sitting in an incubator are expected to hatch Wednesday, Aug. 13 in the South Dakota Farmers Union Ag Expo. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand.
