The annual Central States Fair in August allows Rapid City residents and surrounding communities to enjoy and participate in fair activities including: carnival entertainment on the free stage; a variety of home arts, crafts, hobbies, gardening, woodcarving, culinary and so much more in the open class competitions; cattle shows; and multiple horse events. The Central States Fair also offers nine nights of grandstand entertainment from concerts to PRCA Range Days Rodeo, and the X-Broncs finals! In addition, the Central States Fairgrounds is utilized more than 350 days per year!Concert SeriesMountain States Ford Demo DerbySupercrossPRCA Range Days RodeoCarnivalHouse EventsYouth Livestock Show