The South Dakota State Fair and the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources encourage teachers to submit student education entries for display in the Arts & Education Building at the 2022 South Dakota State Fair. On average, more than 50 schools participate, entering more than 5,000 entries each year.

“For some teachers, it’s a tradition,” said State Fair Manager Peggy Besch. “The education division is a great way to showcase their students’ work. Parents, family, and students love seeing their projects on display in the Arts & Education Building.”

Entry forms are due to the State Fair office by April 16. The Education Department handbook and entry forms are available online at https://www.sdstatefair.com/participate/competitive-exhibits/education/.

All classroom subjects are eligible; public, private, and homeschools can enter projects. Schools interested but concerned about how to get entries to the fairgrounds should contact the fair at 605-353-7340 for assistance.

The 2022 South Dakota State Fair runs Thursday, Sept. 1, through Monday, Sept. 5. Channel Seeds preview night will be Wednesday, Aug. 31. For information about the South Dakota State Fair, contact the Fair office at 800-529-0900, visit www.sdstatefair.com or find them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.