TICKETS

EARLY BIRD PRICING VALID JUNE 1 THROUGH JULY 31

HOW TO BUY TICKETS & PASSES

Purchase at official outlets only:

✅ Online at CentralStatesFair.com
✅ In person at the Central States Fair Office
✅ At Runnings of Rapid City (Premier & Grandstand Passes only)

Buy Direct. Pay Fair Prices.
Tickets purchased through third-party sellers, resellers, unauthorized websites, or social media marketplaces may be invalid, fraudulent, overpriced, or not accepted for entry.

If prices online seem unusually high, you may be on a resale website.

PASSES AND TICKETS INCLUDE GATE ADMISSION

PRICING

PASSES
VIP $350 (retail value $1010): The ultimate Fair experience. Includes grounds admission, VIP seating for all 9 arena events, FREE parking via Campbell St. entrance, tailgate party access, and VIP food & drinks. All ages require pass. Ages 0–6 not free. Retail value=$1010.
Premier $150 (retail value $730) -Your all-access pass to Fair week. Includes grounds admission, Premier seating for all 9 arena events, FREE parking via Campbell St. entrance, tailgate party access, and early seating access.
Grandstand $80 (retail value $595)- Your ticket to all 9 nights of Fair entertainment. Includes grounds admission and admission to all grandstand events and concerts.

TICKETS

ArenaCross & Freestyle MotoX: $40 (adult 13+), $20 (youth 7-12)
Mountain States Ford Demolition Derby: $40 (adult 13+), $20 (youth 7-12)
Sip & Saddle Wine Tasting: $25
PRCA Range Days Rodeo: $40 (adult 13+), $20 (youth 7-12)
PRCA Xtreme Broncs: $60 (adult 13+), $20 (youth 7-12)
Concerts: $60 (7+)

ALL PRICES INCREASE AUGUST 1!

IMPORTANT PASS PICK-UP INFORMATION

Passes are NOT mailed

June 1 – August 20

📍 Pick up at the Central States Fair Office June 1-August 20
800 San Francisco St.
Rapid City, SD 57701

📍 Pick up moves to WILL CALL after August 20
Fine Arts Building
LaCrosse St. Entrance
Central States Fairgrounds
A valid photo ID is required for pass pick-up.
This applies to PASSES only. Single event tickets can be scanned from your phone.

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2026 VIP Pass

Aug 21 - Aug 29, 2026

The ultimate Fair experience. Includes grounds admission, VIP seating for all 9 arena events, FREE parking via Campbell St. entrance, tailgate party access, and VIP food & drinks. All ages require pass. Ages 0–6 not free. Retail value=$1010.

Early Bird Pricing $350.00 June 1 - July 31, 2026

Standard Pricing $350.00 August 1-29, 2026

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2026 Premier Pass.

Aug 21 - Aug 29, 2026

Your all-access pass to Fair week. Includes grounds admission, Premier seating for all 9 arena events, FREE parking via Campbell St. entrance, tailgate party access, and early seating access. Retail value = $730.

Early Bird Pricing $150.00 June 1 - July 31, 2026

Standard Pricing $175.00 August 1-29, 2026

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2026 Grandstand Pass.

Aug 21 - Aug 29, 2026

Your ticket to all 9 nights of Fair entertainment. Includes grounds admission and admission to all grandstand events and concerts. Retail value = $595.

Early Bird Pricing $80.00 June 1 - July 31, 2026

Standard Pricing $100.00 August 1-29, 2026

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ArenaX & Freestyle MotoX

Aug 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM

Arenacross & Freestyle MotoX crashes into the Central States Fair Friday, Aug. 21! High-flying freestyle tricks, insane jumps, dirt-flying chaos, and edge-of-your-seat action kick off 9 nights of grandstand entertainment.

Early Bird Pricing Adult (13+) $40.00 June 1-July 31, 2026

Standard Pricing (Adult 13+) $50.00 June 1-July 31, 2026

Youth (7-12 years) $20.00 Youth ages 7-12 years as of day of the event.

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Mountain States Ford Demolition Derby

Aug 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM

Crunching metal. Flying dirt. Full-throttle chaos. The Mountain States Ford Demolition Derby smashes into the Central States Fair Saturday, Aug. 22! Expect big hits, loud engines, and edge-of-your-seat action in LEI Arena.

Early Bird Pricing Adult (13+) $40.00 June 1-July 31, 2026

Standard Pricing (Adult 13+) $50.00 June 1-July 31, 2026

Youth (7-12 years) $20.00 Youth ages 7-12 years as of day of the event.

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PRCA Range Days Rodeo

Aug 23 - Aug 25, 2026 | 7:00 PM

Ticket valid for admission to ONE PRCA Range Days Rodeo performance of your choice. Three nights. One legendary tradition. Three nights of world-class rodeo action, broncs, bulls, barrels, and edge-of-your seat moments under the lights in LEI Arena.

Early Bird Pricing Adult (13+) $40.00 June 1-July 31, 2026

Standard Pricing (Adult 13+) $50.00 June 1-July 31, 2026

Youth (7-12 years) $20.00 Youth ages 7-12 years as of day of the event.

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Sip & Saddle Wine Tasting: SUNDAY, Aug. 23

Aug 23, 2026 | 4:00 PM

Sip, swirl & saddle up! Sip & Saddle with the Wine Wrangler returns Aug. 23–25 with new wines, fresh pairings, a take-home gift, and a complimentary 5oz pour of your favorite tasting wine. Limited to 34 guests daily. Must be 21+ with valid ID.

Early Bird Pricing $25.00 June 1-July 31, 2026.

Standard Pricing $30.00 August 1-23, 2026.

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Sip & Saddle Wine Tasting: MONDAY, Aug. 24

Aug 24, 2026 | 4:00 PM

Sip, swirl & saddle up! Sip & Saddle with the Wine Wrangler returns Aug. 23–25 with new wines, fresh pairings, a take-home gift, and a complimentary 5oz pour of your favorite tasting wine. Limited to 34 guests daily. Must be 21+ with valid ID.

Early Bird Pricing $25.00 June 1-July 31, 2026.

Standard Pricing $30.00 August 1-23, 2026.

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Sip & Saddle Wine Tasting: TUESDAY, Aug. 25

Aug 25, 2026 | 4:00 PM

Sip, swirl & saddle up! Sip & Saddle with the Wine Wrangler returns Aug. 23–25 with new wines, fresh pairings, a take-home gift, and a complimentary 5oz pour of your favorite tasting wine. Limited to 34 guests daily. Must be 21+ with valid ID.

Early Bird Pricing $25.00 June 1-July 31, 2026.

Standard Pricing $30.00 August 1-23, 2026.

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PRCA Xtreme Broncs Finals

Aug 26, 2026 | 7:00 PM

The ride to the top ends here. The Xtreme Broncs Finals storms into the Central States Fair Wednesday, Aug. 26 featuring the world’s best bronc riders, big rides, tough wrecks, and Finals action in LEI Arena.

Early Bird Pricing Adult (13+) $60.00 June 1-July 31, 2026

Standard Pricing (Adult 13+) $75.00 June 1-July 31, 2026

Youth (7-12 years) $20.00 Youth ages 7-12 years as of day of the event.

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Jo Dee Messina

Aug 27, 2026 | 7:00 PM

Jo Dee Messina brings the soundtrack of summer to the Central States Fair—road trip anthems, country hits, and a night of singalong favorites you know by heart.

Early Bird Pricing Adult (13+) $60.00 June 1-July 31, 2026

Standard Pricing (Adult 13+) $75.00 August 1-27, 2026

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Billy Currington

Aug 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM

It’s not one hit. It’s a whole night of them. Sing along to People Are Crazy, Good Directions, Pretty Good at Drinkin’ Beer, and more at the Central States Fair.

Early Bird Pricing Adult (13+) $60.00 June 1-July 31, 2026

Standard Pricing (Adult 13+) $75.00 August 1-27, 2026

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TICKET PURCHASE POLICY

Ticket Terms of Use
The code on each ticket allows redemption of the item described, and it will be scanned for authenticity. Do not make additional copies of your ticket(s); duplicates will be rejected. Purchase of tickets by a third party is not authorized and carries a risk of being fraudulent. Event reserves the right to require photo ID for entry. Tickets are a revocable license to fulfill items, entry, or services. Management may, without refund, revoke this license and refuse admission or redemption for non-compliance with these terms or for disorderly conduct. Unlawful sale or attempted sale subjects tickets to revocation without refund. Tickets obtained from unauthorized sources may be invalid, lost, stolen or counterfeit and so are void. You voluntarily assume all risks whether occurring prior to, during and after this event. You agree to release the organization, facility, participants, Saffire and their respective affiliates and representatives from responsibility and related claims. You grant unrestricted license to use your image or likeness in photograph or video by the event and its respective agents.

TICKETS PURCHASED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESALE MAY BE CANCELLED AND REFUNDED AT THE DISCRETION OF CSF, INC.

Refunds, Disputes & Cancellations
By proceeding with a purchase from Central States Fair, Inc., you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by the terms outlined in this disclosure regarding refunds.
Please note that all sales are final, and we do not offer refunds unless otherwise stated explicitly by Central States Fair, Inc. or as required by law. This policy applies to all ticket purchases made through our website or any authorized ticketing platforms. Central States Fair, Inc. recommends acquiring tickets only through our authorized platforms and does not guarantee authenticity for tickets purchased, exchanged or otherwise obtained through unauthorized platforms.
We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise that prevent you from attending an event. However, due to the nature of event planning and logistics, we are unable to accommodate refund requests, including but not limited to:

Change in personal plans
Travel disruptions
Inclement weather
Artist or performer lineup changes
Venue changes

Disputes or Chargebacks
Disputing charges processed by or on behalf of Central States Fair, Inc. including by its partner, Saffire or SaffireTix, may result in being blacklisted (banned) from future purchases and should not be used a method for obtaining a “refund”.