By This gallery of images from the 2023 Brown County Fair will be updated with new pictures throughout the week. Check back daily to see what’s what’s been added. And stop by The Aberdeen Insider booth inside the Holum Expo Building when you visit the fairgrounds.
Gary LeVox entertains the crowd Saturday night at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
Two young friends enjoy some time at Centennial Village Saturday at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
Chili fans had plenty of choices Saturday afternoon during the 2023 South Dakota State Chili Cookoff at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
Blanco Brown was one of the performers Saturday night at the Larry Gerlach Grandstand at the 2023 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
A large jug of lemonade was handy for some of the more spicy chilis at the 2023 South Dakota State Chili Cook-off Saturday at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
Fireworks followed the Saturday night concert at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
A contestant in the Run the Gamut Hot Sauce Challenge braces for the heat Saturday afternoon at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
A fairgoer shows off her big prize Friday night at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
Ryan Malsom entertained visitors to Centennial Village Saturday at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
The Run the Gamut Hot Sauce Challenge was Saturday afternoon at Centennial Village during the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
Lil Jon drew a huge crowd to the Larry Gerlach Grandstand Friday night at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
One worker was happy to draw attention to the Picante food trailer Friday night at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
A young fairgoer tries his hand at a basketball game on the midway Friday night at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
Folks lined up to taste samples during the 2023 South Dakota State Chili Cook-off Saturday at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
Fairgoers enjoy a ride Saturday evening during the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
Fans have fun singing along at Friday night’s Lill Jon show at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
The colors of the midway attracted young people Friday night at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
The crowd was so big it was hard for fans who arrived late to get close to the stage Friday during the Lil Jon concert. Two screens helped folks who were farther back get a view. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., was at the Brown County Fair Thursday, Aug. 17 visiting with a variety of people. Courtesy photo
U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., visits with a fairgoer Thursday afternoon at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
Kids enjoy a ride on the barrel train in the Kids’ Zone. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand
Tabitha DeVoss joins the band Citrisity on stage for a song Thursday night at Centennial Village. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
The carnival was full of color Friday night at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
A Transformer roams the grounds Thursday afternoon at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
The 147th Army Band performs Thursday afternoon at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
Collin Raye entertains the crowd at the Larry Gerlach Grandstand on Wednesday night at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
The carnival midway was a popular place Wednesday night at the 2023 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
Fans at the Wednesday night Brown County Fair concert enjoyed music by Aaron Tippin, Collin Raye and Thompson Squared. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
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Country music singer Aaron Tippin interacts with the crowd during the Wednesday night concert at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
This minion is probably unhappy because he had to have his photo taken with Scott Waltman of The Aberdeen Insider. Courtesy photo
Zaliyah Big Eagle runs through the pole bending event at the stick horse rodeo on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand
Bareback riding was the first event at the Dacotah Stampede Rodeo on Tuesday, Aug. 15 at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand
Fans, most of them young, flocked to the Lil Jon concert Friday night at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
The sun sets over the Brown County Fairgrounds Wednesday night. Photo courtesy of Mike Scott
Fairgoers get a ride Saturday during the 2023 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
Lynette Fredricks, left, helps her grandson Evan during the Great American Duck Race event on Tuesday, Aug. 15 in the Kids Zone. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand
Kids enjoy a ride on a small roller coaster Wednesday night at the 2023 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
Midway lights shine Wednesday night during the 2023 Brown County Fair. Photo courtesy of Mike Scott
Aberdeen band Citrisity plays at Centennial Village Thursday night at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
The Brown County Fair opened on Tuesday, Aug. 15. By Tuesday morning, most of the midway equipment had been set up, including the Ferris wheel. Photo courtesy of Mike Scott
Here are the results from the 2023 South Dakota State Chili Cook-off that was Saturday at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
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Thompson Squared opened the Wednesday night concert at the Larry Gerlach Grandstand. They filled in for Sammy Kershaw, who was sick and couldn’t make it to the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
Alexis Nelson makes her way through the barrel race event during the stick horse rodeo on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand
A fairgoer enjoys a snack near the grandstand Wednesday night at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
A special Great American Duck Race gets going Thursday, Aug. 17 at the Brown County Fair. It featured U.S. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D.; Caden Voeller; Northern State University football coach Mike Schmidt and Fair Manager Rachel Kippley. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand
Wood-fired pizza is just one of the treats available to those who attend the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
Corn dogs are always a popular option at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
Fairgoers enjoy lunch Tuesday at the 2023 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
Fans enjoyed the Wednesday night concert at the 2023 Brown County Fair. The show featured Thompson Squared, Collin Raye and Aaron Tippin. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
One carnival ride at the Brown County Fair midway features bears that appeared to be ready to hug before the ride was set up. Photo courtesy of Mike Scott
Arya Guthmiller runs through the pole bending event during the Stick Horse Rodeo event on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand
Aaron Tippin signs autographs for fans after his concert Wednesday night at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
The Tilt-A-Whirl takes young fairgoers for a ride Wednesday night at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
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With live music, Centennial Village was a popular spot Wednesday night at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
Jordan Jensen, left was crowned Miss Rodeo Aberdeen and Sedona Marshall, right was named Junior Miss Rodeo Aberdeen on Sunday, Aug. 13. at the Miss Rodeo Aberdeen Queen Pageant in Aberdeen. Jensen is the daughter of Chris and Stephanie Westerman of Brookings. She is currently employed in the field of a South Dakota Law enforcement officer. Marshall is the daughter of Jeremy and Carla Marshall of Belle Fourche and attends Belle Fourche Middle School 7th grade. The two 2023-2024 Miss Rodeo Aberdeen Queens will represent their Aberdeen titles locally at community activities and also rodeo events across the state for their reigning year.
The Wednesday night sunset was a beautiful one for those at the 2023 Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
Food vendors of all sorts were ready for hungry customers Tuesday at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman
Participants in the final round of duck races on Tuesday, Aug. 15 release their ducks. Aberdeen Insider photo by Elisa Sand
The Wednesday night concert at the Larry Gerlach Grandstand featured Thompson Squared, Aaron Tippin and Colin Raye. The Brown County Fair continues through Sunday. Photo courtesy of Mike Scott
Smokers cook food near the grandstand Wednesday night at the Brown County Fair. Aberdeen Insider photo by Scott Waltman