Godsmack

Saturday, August 3

GODSMACK to Perform at the 74th Annual Sioux Empire Fair

The Sioux Empire Fair is pleased to announce that GODSMACK will be performing at the 74th Annual Sioux Empire Fair on Saturday, August 3 as part of the Grandstand Concert Series.

In February of 1995, after being behind the drums for more than 23 years, Sully Erna decided to start a new band. It was only a matter of time before he realized he needed to take charge and step out from behind the kit to front the band himself. Read full article...

We are excited to announce that GODSMACK is our Featured Performance and is the only paid Grandstand show. General admission tickets are $35.00 and go on-sale 10 AM Friday, April 5. They can be purchased through etix.com, siouxempirefair.com, Ernie November 41st location or Fairgrounds Administration office. With the purchase of an advance ticket, you will also get admittance into the Fair.

Hairball

Sunday, August 4

Hairball to Perform FREE Grandstand Concert - SIOUX FALLS, S.D.

The Sioux Empire Fair is pleased to announce that HAIRBALL will be performing at the 74th Annual Sioux Empire Fair on Sunday, August 4 as part of the Grandstand Concert Series.

Hairball is the world's ultimate "80's Rock" impersonation act, recreating the good-time party atmosphere of the decadent decade with unmatched authenticity. Hairball represents more than 20 of the "80's" biggest and most colorful rock 'n roll superheroes! You're not going to find Guns 'n Roses, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Ozzy, AC/DC, Journey, Poison and more on the same bill anywhere else! Read full article...

Charlie Daniels Band

Tuesday, August 6

Charlie Daniels Band to Perform FREE Grandstand Concert - SIOUX FALLS, S.D.

The Sioux Empire Fair is pleased to announce that the CHARLIE DANIELS BAND will be performing at the 74th Annual Sioux Empire Fair on Tuesday, August 6 as part of the Grandstand Concert Series.

CHARLIE DANIELS' resume includes recording sessions with artists as diverse as Bob Dylan, Flatt & Scruggs, Pete Seeger, Mark O'Connor, Leonard Cohen and Ringo Starr. His songs have been recorded by Elvis Presley and Tammy Wynette. Read full article...

Kip Moore

Wednesday, August 7

Kip Moore to Perform FREE Grandstand Concert - SIOUX FALLS, S.D.

The Sioux Empire Fair is pleased to announce that KIP MOORE will be performing at the 74th Annual Sioux Empire Fair on Wednesday, August 7 as part of the Grandstand Concert Series.

KIP MOORE'S raw and rustic voice combines with compelling lyrics of honesty to create a unique sound that's simultaneously hypnotic and edgy. He paired up with songwriter Brett James, who produced his debut album, Drive Me Crazy. His first single, "Mary Was The Marrying Kind" gained him a lot of deserved attention and "Somethin Bout A Truck", Moore's second single, is currently in the top 30 on the charts and climbing. Read full article...

Creedence Clearwater Revisited

Thursday, August 8

Creedence Clearwater Revisited to Perform FREE Grandstand Concert - SIOUX FALLS, S.D.

The Sioux Empire Fair is pleased to announce that CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED will be performing at the 74th Annual Sioux Empire Fair on Thursday, August 8 as part of the Grandstand Concert Series.

Stu Cook and Doug "Cosmo" may not have intended it, but their band Creedence Clearwater Revisited has taken on a startling life of its own. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rhythm section (bass and drums respectively) from the legendary group Creedence Clearwater Revival launched the Creedence Clearwater Revisited project in 1995 to once again perform live Creedence Clearwater Revival hits touchstones of a generation. Read full article...

Hunter Hayes

Friday, August 9

Hunter Hayes to Perform FREE Grandstand Concert - SIOUX FALLS, S.D.

The Sioux Empire Fair is pleased to announce that HUNTER HAYES will be performing at the 74th Annual Sioux Empire Fair on Friday, August 9 as part of the Grandstand Concert Series.

Hunter Hayes is the reigning 2012 CMA New Artist of the Year & 2012 Teen Choice winner for Choice Male Country Artist. He has been nominated for three GRAMMY Awards; including, Best New Artist, Best Country Album, and Best Country Solo Performance for "Wanted". The 55th GRAMMYs will be televised on February 10th at 7 pm Central Time on CBS. Read full article...