73 years of agriculture tradition
Sponsored by the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce
The Sioux Empire Livestock Show promotes and celebrates agriculture through an annual, authentic experience that educates and entertains the community; assists youth exhibitors financially with academic endeavors; and generates economic impact through national livestock consignments and trade show opportunities.
The low down on the Sioux Empire Livestock Show
The annual Sioux Empire Livestock Show is a great way for South Dakota’s largest city to celebrate the state’s number one industry, while recognizing the vital impact of agriculture in our lives.
The five-day Show features six purebred cattle shows and sales, with a $12,000 purse (The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, First Bank & Trust and The Cattle Business Weekly) that is split between the consignors and the buyers of the Supreme Champion Bull and Heifer. The Sioux Empire Livestock Show also hosts a 4-H/FFA invitational calf show, junior shows including: market hog, market lamb, market goat, market beef, prospect calf, and breeding heifer shows, as well as livestock judging contests. Additionally, check out our commercial exhibits and don’t miss the Sale of Champions!
Purebred Cattle Shows & Sales
The Sioux Empire Livestock Show is proud to feature a Purebred Cattle Show & Sale! Since 2021, we have added an All Other Breeds (AOB) Show & Sale. If any breed consigns less than ten (10) head by the entry deadline, that breed will be transferred to the AOB Show & Sale.
View the Purebred Cattle Sale & Show Rules and Regulations
Supreme Row
$3,500 to consignor
$2,500 to buyer
of Supreme Champion Bull and Supreme Champion Heifer
Thanks to our Purebred Prize Sponsor, EBY Trailers, Supreme Row consignors have the chance to win a 1-year lease on a EBY trailer.
On Wednesday evening, the Supreme Bull and Supreme Heifer will be selected during the Supreme Row Judging. All Champions will be also featured in a presentation at the Sale of Champions on Friday evening.
Junior Livestock Exhibitor Information
The Sioux Empire Livestock Show hosts a 4-H/FFA invitational calf shows, and the following junior shows: breeding heifer, prospect calf, market beef, market goat, market lamb, and market hog shows. Visitors are encouraged to watch exhibitors compete free of charge.
Show Sponsors
Sponsoring the Sioux Empire Livestock Show is a powerful way for you to showcase your commitment to agriculture while gaining valuable exposure. As a sponsor, your brand will be front and center at this week-long event that attracts top producers, exhibitors and buyers from across the region, offering unique opportunities to connect with key players in the industry. View sponsors from the 2025 Sioux Empire Livestock Show below.
Show Results
Purebred Cattle Show
& Sale Results
Open Livestock
Show Results
Judging Contest Results
Senior Collegiate Livestock
Judging Results
Junior Collegiate Livestock
Judging Results
2024 Schedule
Barn hours are 5 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily. Click here for a printable schedule. Schedule subject to change.
| When | What | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 21 | ||
| 9:00 a.m. | Move-In: 4H/FFA Invitational Calves | Expo Building |
| 1:00 p.m. | Check-In: 4-H/FFA Invitational Calf Show | Check-In Area |
| 4:30 p.m. | 72nd Annual Ribbon Cutting | Backdrop Area |
| 5:00 p.m. | Purebred Consignor Meeting | Northside of Expo Building |
| 6:00 p.m. | 4-H/FFA Invitational Calf Show | Grand Falls Casino Ring |
| Wednesday, January 22 | ||
| 9:00 a.m. | Move-In: Junior Market Hogs & Junior Market Beef | Expo Building |
| 9:00 a.m. | Purebred Cattle Shows | Show Rings |
| 12:30 p.m. | Purebred Cattle Sales | Sale Ring |
| 4:00 p.m. | Check-In: Junior Market Hogs | Check-In Area |
| 5:30 p.m. | Supreme Row Judging | Show Ring |
| 6:00 p.m. | Supreme Row Social | Sale Ring |
| Thursday, January 23 | ||
| 8:00 a.m. | Junior Market Hog Show | Show Ring |
| 8:30 a.m. | Check-In: Junior Market Beef | Check-In Area |
| 9:00 a.m. | Move-In: Junior Prospect Calves | Expo Building |
| 11:00 a.m. | Move-In: Junior Market Lambs & Junior Market Goats | Expo Building |
| 12:00 p.m. | Check-In: Junior Market Lambs & Junior Market Goats | Check-In Area |
| 2:00 p.m. | Check-In: Junior Prospect Calves | Check-In Area |
| 3:00 p.m. | Junior Market Beef Show | Show Ring |
| 4:00 p.m. | Junior Market Goat Show | Show Ring |
| 6:00 p.m. | Junior Market Lamb Show | Show Ring |
| Friday, January 24 | ||
| 8:00 a.m. | Move-In: Junior Breeding Heifers | Expo Building |
| 8:00 a.m. | Junior Prospect Calf Show | Show Ring A |
| 9:00 a.m. | Junior Prospect Calf Show | Show Ring B |
| 11:00 a.m. | Check-In: Junior Breeding Heifers | Check-In Area |
| 4:00 p.m. | Sale of Champions Exhibitors Meeting | Northside of Expo Building |
| 5:00 p.m. | Mayor's Round-Up Social | Northside of Expo Building |
| 6:00 p.m. | Sale of Champions | Northside of Expo Building |
| Saturday, January 25 | ||
| 9:00 a.m. | 4-H Skill-a-thon | Northside of Expo Building |
| 10:00 a.m. | Junior Breeding Heifer Show | Show Ring A |
| 10:30 a.m. | Junior Breeding Heifer Show | Show Ring B |
| 6:00 p.m. | Collegiate Livestock Judging - Coaches Meeting | Northside of Expo Building |
| Sunday, January 26 | ||
| 7:30 a.m. | Collegiate Livestock Judging - Announcements | Expo Building Bleachers |
| 8:00 a.m. | Collegiate Livestock Judging Contest | Expo Building |
| 12:00 p.m. | Check-In: 4-H/FFA Judging Contest | Check-In Area |
| 1:00 p.m. | 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest | Expo Building |
