2026 Rosebud Fair
150TH ANNUAL ROSEBUD FAIR, WACIPI & RODEO
AUGUST 26TH–30TH, 2026 | ROSEBUD, SOUTH DAKOTA
150 YEARS OF ROSEBUD FAIR!
Fair week is here! Below is our updated event schedule based on the information and flyers we have received. There is a LOT happening throughout Rosebud Fair, so save this post, share it with your relatives, and make your plans!
Times and events remain subject to change. Please watch for individual event flyers and updates from coordinators.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
ROSEBUD FAIR HALF MARATHON
7:00 AM — Registration
7:30 AM — Start
WIC WORLD BREASTFEEDING EVENT — WALK FOR HEALTHY FAMILIES
Rosebud WIC Office
9:30–10:00 AM — Registration
10:00 AM — Walk begins
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Cookout, participant prizes & gifts following the walk
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Administrative Leave approved for non-essential Tribal employees attending from 9:30 AM–12:00 PM with Director approval
FREE HOT DOG FEED — RST ACF & SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY INITIATIVE
ACF Tent — northeast side of the Powwow Grounds
2:00 PM
Free hot dogs for the YOUTH and PUBLIC.
T-BALL JAMBOREE
Rosebud Fairgrounds Little League Field
3:00 PM
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Ages 3–7
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10 teams
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8 players per team
RST LAW ENFORCEMENT YOUTH FEED
Bat Mobile setup — northeast side of the carnival
6:00 PM
Law Enforcement will be feeding the youth.
FREE CARNIVAL
7:00 PM–CLOSING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27 — YOUTH DAY
ROSEBUD SIOUX TRIBE ELECTION DAY
CHILD CARE ALLIANCE PARADE — “YOU GOT A FRIEND IN ME!”
9:00 AM — Lineup by RST WIC
11:00 AM — Parade
Rosebud Fair Parade Route
Candy & prizes.
Everyone is invited!
150TH ANNUAL YOUTH RODEO
John Waln Memorial Arena
10:00 AM–Noon — Registration
Noon–4:00 PM — Youth Rodeo
Events include:
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Mutton Busting
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Barrel Racing
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Flags
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Mini Bull Riding
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Mini Broncs/Barebacks
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Junior Wild Horse Race
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And more
Free Burger & Hot Dog Feed
Candy Scramble
Music to follow with Walt Hernandez
RST CHILD CARE YOUTH WACIPI
Rosebud Fair Wacipi Grounds / Adam Bordeaux Memorial Arena
11:00 AM — Registration
11:45 AM — Grass Flattening Ceremony
Noon — Wacipi activities begin
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Tiny Tots
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Social Dancing
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Meal & Giveaway last
6:00 PM — Evening Youth Wacipi activities
ROSEBUD GARDENS / PEJI CO POP-UP
RST Veterans Building
Noon–7:00 PM
Products, new Peji Co T-shirts and medical card issuance available.
MISS ROSEBUD ROYALTY PAGEANT
Rosebud Veterans Building
1:00 PM
COED MUD VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
Rosebud Fairgrounds — behind Women's Softball Field
1:00 PM — Registration
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Ages 13–18
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Six-person teams
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First 10 teams
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Free for youth
HONORING ALL EDUCATORS
Rosebud Rodeo Arena
2:00 PM during the Youth Rodeo
Honoring teachers, counselors and school staff.
SICANGU MUSIC FEST 2026
Men's Softball Field
Begins at 6:00 PM
Opening — 6:00–7:15 PM
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Welcoming
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Lex Fermthe 6
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Hyla Mae
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Kid on the Hill
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Jackboy Boo
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Didds
SICANGU FASHION SHOW
7:15–8:30 PM
Come support Indigenous fashion during Rosebud Fair!
Concert Run of Show
8:30–8:45 PM — Rollie Raps
8:45–9:00 PM — HBX Dior
9:00–9:45 PM — Olivia Komahcheet
9:45–10:15 PM — Miracle
10:15–10:45 PM — Nevad Brave
SOBRIETY DANCE
Men's Softball Field
DJ Twin City Tone
11:00–11:30 PM — Comedian Mylo Smith
11:30 PM–12:30 AM — Corey Medina & Brothers
12:30–1:00 AM — Dance
CARNIVAL — WRISTBAND NIGHT
$30 Wristband
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
MORNING SWEAT CEREMONY
RST Child Care area
7:00 AM
TIPI RAISING CONTEST — LAKOTA STYLE
10:00 AM — Youth Co-ed
Noon — Women
2:00 PM — Men
Contests between divisions include:
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Arisa
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Lilili
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Men's Lilili/Women's Akisa
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Longest Hair Award
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Eldest Participant
ROSEBUD GARDENS / PEJI CO POP-UP
Rosebud Community Building
Noon–8:00 PM
HONORING ALL VETERANS — PAST & PRESENT
4:00 PM at the Rodeo
150TH ANNUAL OPEN RODEO
John Waln Memorial Arena
5:00 PM
Adult & Youth Events:
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Bareback
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Saddle Bronc
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Ranch Bronc
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Bull Riding
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Tie Down
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Barrel Racing
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Women's Breakaway
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Team Roping
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Junior Events
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Wild Horse Races
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Indian Horse Relay
150TH ANNUAL ROSEBUD FAIR CONTEST WACIPI
Adam Bordeaux Memorial Arena
7:00 PM — Grand Entry
INDIAN HORSE RELAY RACES
WILD HORSE RACING
WOMEN'S SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT BEGINS
Field #2 behind WIC Office
August 28–30
Double Elimination
MEN'S FAST PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT BEGINS
Ernie Blacksmith Memorial Field
August 28–30
12-Team Tournament
CARNIVAL
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 — BIG FAIR SATURDAY!
MORNING SWEAT CEREMONY
7:00 AM
2-MILE WALK / 5K RUN
7:30 AM — Registration
8:00 AM — Start
CO-ED VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
Rosebud Elementary Gym
8:00 AM
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Ages 15+
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No entry fee
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10 teams only
150TH ANNUAL ROSEBUD FAIR PARADE — “TRAIL OF HAPPINESS”
9:00 AM — Registration/Lineup
Beginning at the stop sign on Scout Lake Road
The Trail of Happiness represents remembering our past, celebrating our present and planning for our future while honoring the spirit of our akicita, our families and the generations who came before us.
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT
East of Men's Ball Field — must pay at gate to get in
11:00 AM — Registration
Noon — Shoes fly
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Singles — First 28 players, no entry fee
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Doubles — First 32 players, blind draw, no entry fee
ROSEBUD GARDENS / PEJI CO POP-UP
Rosebud Community Building
Noon–8:00 PM
ROSEBUD FAIR GARDEN CONTEST — SICANGU STRONG
West of Wacipi Announcer
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Following the Parade
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Entries accepted until 3:00 PM
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4:00 PM — Judging
Adult & Youth categories include vegetables, fruit, flowers, traditional foods and home-canned foods.
CONTEST WACIPI
Adam Bordeaux Memorial Arena
1:00 PM — Grand Entry
7:00 PM — Grand Entry
150TH ANNUAL OPEN RODEO
John Waln Memorial Arena
2:00 PM
HONORING ALL FIRST RESPONDERS
4:00 PM at the Rodeo
ACF CHILI COOK-OFF
5:00–6:30 PM
JUNIOR GIRLS FANCY DANCE SPECIAL
Wacipi Grounds
Saturday evening after Supper Break
In honor of outgoing Little Miss Rosebud BrookLynn Halligan Wilson
$500 First | $350 Second | $200 Third + consolation places
INDIAN HORSE RELAY RACES
WILD HORSE RACING
FREE MUSIC FEST — “VICTORY CELEBRATION CONCERT”
John Waln Rodeo Arena
Immediately following the Indian Relay Races
Opening Prayer — Russel Eagle Bear
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Star Rider
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Country Charm
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Todd & Company
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F.O.B and Rob
Presented by the Sicangu Nation Rodeo Committee.
WOMEN'S SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL
MEN'S FAST PITCH SOFTBALL
Includes Saturday Sicangu vs. Oglala Game
CARNIVAL
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 — CHAMPIONSHIP & CLOSING DAY
MORNING SWEAT CEREMONY
7:00 AM
ROSEBUD GARDENS / PEJI CO POP-UP
Rosebud Community Building
Noon–4:00 PM
150TH ANNUAL ROSEBUD FAIR WACIPI
Adam Bordeaux Memorial Arena
1:00 PM — Final Grand Entry
RODEO FINALS / FAIR RODEO ACTIVITIES
INDIAN HORSE RELAY RACES — FINALS
WILD HORSE RACING — FINAL ROUND
WOMEN'S SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL — FINAL DAY
MEN'S FAST PITCH SOFTBALL — FINAL DAY
CARNIVAL / FINAL FAIR DAY
150 YEARS OF ROSEBUD FAIR
This isn't just another Fair. This is our 150th.
For generations, our relatives have gathered here to visit, dance, sing, ride, compete, laugh, eat, celebrate and make memories together. This week we continue that tradition.
From our youth to our elders, our dancers and singers, cowboys and cowgirls, athletes, veterans, akicita, families and visitors — welcome to Rosebud.
There are many events happening simultaneously throughout the week, so please follow the individual event flyers and coordinator announcements for final times, locations, registrations and any last-minute changes.
Share this schedule and tag your relatives. We'll see everybody at the 150th Annual Rosebud Fair, Wacipi & Rodeo!
If your Tribal Program, organization, business, committee, community or family is sponsoring or hosting an event during Fair Week, please send us your information so we can include it in the community schedule.
Contact
Craig Lafferty — 605-830-5221
The 150th Annual Rosebud Fair is a milestone that belongs to all of us. Let's fill this week with activities that bring our relatives together and honor the generations who kept this celebration going.
REMEMBERING OUR PAST
CELEBRATING OUR PRESENT
PLANNING FOR OUR FUTURE