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AQHA Breeders Showcase
AQHA Breeders Show Case:
Come experience the beauty and quality of American Quarter Horses at the AQHA Breeders Showcase! See top mares and foals up close, learn about the heritage behind these incredible horses, and connect with the people who raise them.
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AQHA Breeders Showcase
Date:
Aug 22, 2025
Time:
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Gate Admission $5
SAVE MONEY WITH A PASS
Passes include all 9 nights of grandstand entertainment for one low price! Includes gate admission.
PASS & TICKET OPTIONS
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MORE DETAILS
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Location(s):
Nerdy Nuts Grass
SCHEDULE
Fair Entrance:
12pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
3pm (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Tailgate Party: 4pm (VIP & Premier pass holders only)
VIP: 5pm
Premier: 5:30pm
Grandstand: 6pm
Showtime:7pm
No admission/Re-entry: 10pm
Fair Closes: 12am
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We’re excited to highlight one of South Dakota’s most important industries—our strong and vibrant horse community. Many of the breeders joining us have been proudly recognized by the South Dakota Quarter Horse Association, and we’re honored to showcase their outstanding animals and contributions to the industry.
Each day we will have an AQHA Breeders Showcase Parade in the Nerdy Nuts Grass Ring! The parade will be at 4PM on Thursday, August 21st and 2PM on Friday, August 22nd.
Featured Breeders
Frenchmans Quarter Horses
Owned by John and Lis Hollman of Hot Springs, SD.
Owned by John and Lis Hollman of Hot Springs, SD.
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Quickstad Quarter Horses
Owned by Bob & Jan Quickstad of Whitewood, SD
Owned by Bob & Jan Quickstad of Whitewood, SD
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Crago/ Schmidt Quarter Horses
Owned by Clete and Kristy Schmidt
Stirrup Ranch Quarter Horses
Owned by LeRoy and Shirley Wetz from Vale, SD.
Whitcher Performance Horses
Owned by Jim and Erin Whitcher from Scenic, SD
THANK YOU to our Sponsors
AQHA Breeders Showcase
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