Trade show
Dakotafest 2026
Dakotafest is an annual agricultural trade show held in Mitchell, South Dakota from August 18-20, 2026. The event features over 400 exhibitors, live demonstrations, educational forums, and family activities, attracting over 26,000 farmers and livestock producers.
Dakotafest is an annual agricultural trade show held in Mitchell, South Dakota from August 18-20, 2026. The event features over 400 exhibitors, live demonstrations, educational forums, and family activities, attracting over 26,000 farmers and livestock producers.
Event details
- Dates: 18–20 Aug 2026
- Location: Mitchell, SD, USA
- Venue: Mitchell
- Industry: Agriculture
- Category: Trade show
Audience scale
- Exhibitors: 400+
- Attendees: 26,000+
Why exhibit
Dakotafest provides access to over 26,000 farmers and livestock producers ready to make purchase decisions. Exhibitors can efficiently market products to production ag decision makers, make face-to-face connections, introduce new products, and connect with existing customers. The event boasts an advertising plan with over 80% potential reach to farmers and strategic media partnerships.
Why visit
Attend Dakotafest to grow your family business through networking with top agribusinesses, experiencing live demonstrations, and attending educational sessions. With nearly 500 exhibits, seed plot demonstrations, livestock-focused exhibits, and family fun events, Dakotafest provides tools to excel your farming or livestock operation.
Exhibitor profile
- Agricultural equipment
- Livestock equipment
- Seed and crop protection
- Farm machinery
- Agricultural services
- Technology and precision ag
- Rural lifestyle products
Visitor profile
- Farmers
- Livestock producers
- Ranchers
- Agricultural professionals
- Agribusiness owners
- Rural community members
Industries
- Agriculture
- Farming
- Rural Lifestyle