The Custer County Fair is here! Plan now, new attractions, great family entertainment with live performances.
The first fair was October 3 – 5, 1887 in Hermosa. The second fair was held September 19-21, 1888. In addition to the crop exhibits it included shooting contests, horse races and a ball game. The fair was held in Buffalo Gap 1889-1908 in the downtown area and the races were held on the streets. From 1909-1945 the fair was held in Fairburn and Pringle. In 1945 a group organized in Custer headed by County Agent, Mr. Simonson, planned and held the fair on August 27 & 28. The County Commissioners allowed $300 for prizes. The fair was at the old football field. No buildings were erected and the livestock were tied to the trees. In 1945 through the efforts of the Hermosa Roping Club the County Fair was returned to Hermosa where it has remained. Harold Hasselstrom was the first president elected after this move. This year’s fairbook is dedicated to Irvin & Geraldine Evans. The Custer County Fair appreciates and thanks all of the volunteers who help make the annual event a success each and every year.
Saturday, August 12th
Saturday is filled with several 4-H and Open Class judging events and showmanship events
9:00am- Ranch Sort- Categories are Rancher, Youth Open, Rancher/Open. A fun event for the entire family. Ranch sorting is the fastest growing equine sport in the country. It’s fun for young and old alike.
11:00am- Good Old Driving Days sponsored by Sunday Driver’s Club- enjoy Hitch & Drive Course, Feed Race, Water Race, Log Pull and more- all horse drawn and a family fun event.
12:00pm- Black Hills Paint Ball & Kid’s Carnival Activities begin
1:00pm- Kinda’ Korkie Wine and Beer Garden Opens w/Live Entertainment at 4pm
4:00pm- Annual Beer & Ear’s Legion Fundraiser – hosted at and by the Hermosa American Legion
7:00pm- Annual Custer County Classic Bull Riding- Calcutta at 6:30pm. Thirty Bull Riders riding competing for a large cash pot and 10 riders coming back to the Short Round for winning monies. Mutton Bustin- NEW this year
