Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in South Dakota

Black Hills Farmers Market opened in 1989 and is South Dakota's largest—hosting 50+ vendors during peak season at Market Park in Rapid City. The market runs year-round with seasonal hour changes. All vendors source within 200 miles. The mix spans produce, meats, baked goods, dairy, eggs, honey, herbs, pickles, salsas, jams, hand-crafted items, plants, and cut flowers. Summer months bring Master Gardeners, Rapid City's Book Mobile, and rotating community programming; special events include Kids Month, Senior Month, and Farm Day. Note: Vendor fees are not listed online for this event. Please contact the organizer directly for pricing.

Brookings Farmers Market runs Saturdays year-round in Brookings—May through October on the 300 block of 6th Ave downtown, November through April on the first and third Saturday at 5th Street Gym. Local producers sell produce, meats, jams, honey, bread, coffee, soap, eggs, and more. Free community yoga, children's activities, and live music are occasionally offered.

Held each July in Pioneer Park, Brookings Summer Arts Festival is South Dakota's premier juried art festival drawing 200 artists from across the nation across 15 disciplines — painting, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, fiber, and more. Thirty-six gourmet and ethnic food booths plus 30+ artisan food vendors selling packaged goods and natural skin products round out the market. Live entertainment performs throughout the park.

Held in Aberdeen each August, Brown County Fair is a week-long free-admission event drawing thousands of attendees from South Dakota and North Dakota. Two expo buildings host roughly 100 booths each, with additional outdoor and concession vendor spots—a mix ranging from home goods and jewelry to food vendors offering everything from fresh-cut fries to Indian tacos. Strong foot traffic, no gate admission for visitors, and returning vendors get priority renewal, meaning good slots stay competitive. Numerous fee options exist (prices below are starting at).

Held in Custer State Park each September, the Buffalo Roundup Arts Festival runs alongside the annual roundup of more than 1,300 American bison—a spectacle designated "The Top Event in North America" by the American Bus Association. The three-day arts festival at the State Game Lodge features around 150 vendors selling handmade arts and crafts, plus food booths and live entertainment.

Held in Vermillion in August, Clay County Fair is a free three-day event featuring livestock shows, 4-H and open-class exhibits, free live music, demolition derby, tractor pull, cornhole tournament, cornhole tournament, and vendors. Inside booth spaces ($50, 8'x10' with table, chairs, electricity included) require valid sales tax license; representatives must be present during posted hours. Outside food vendor spots full for 2026. Vendor spaces currently full for the year.

The Corn Palace Festival celebrates the annual redecoration of the World's Only Corn Palace in Mitchell, held in August. One of South Dakota's longest running annual events, it features carnival rides, food and specialty vendors, along with the locals bringing in their best produce to be judged. The festival carries on the traditions of bringing in the best names in entertainment to headline the event. The festival is setup from 5th–9th street on Main street. The event does limit vending of similar items, so apply early.

A Labor Day weekend arts and crafts fair hosted by the Custer Chamber of Commerce featuring handmade work from local artists and crafters.

Held at Way Park on the corner of Mt. Rushmore and 4th Street in Custer, this Saturday farmers market runs June through October, offering produce, chickens, baked goods, and value-added goods. Note: You must contact this organizer via Facebook Messages to apply—no application link or vendor information is available online.

The Falls Park Farmers Market is a producer market with roughly 42 vendors, all located within 100 miles. It runs year-round across two seasons: summer at Falls Park near downtown Sioux Falls, May through October, and winter at Mosaic Arts and Events, November through April. Vendors sell fresh flowers, vegetables, meat, baked goods, coffee, hot food, plant starts including geraniums and heirloom tomatoes, soaps, and handmade goods. Note: Vendors are required to be full time and commit to a majority of markets between May and October.

The Falls Park Farmers Market is a producer market with roughly 42 vendors, all located within 100 miles. It runs year-round across two seasons: a summer market at Falls Park near downtown Sioux Falls, May through October, and an indoor winter market at Mosaic Arts and Events, November through April. Vendors sell fresh flowers, vegetables, meat, baked goods, coffee, hot food, plant starts including geraniums and heirloom tomatoes, soaps, and handmade goods, with live music at each Saturday market.

Held every third weekend in July in Spearfish City Park, Festival in the Park is one of the upper Midwest's largest outdoor arts and music festivals. Organized by the Matthews Opera House & Arts Center, the three-day festival features 185+ fine art and craft vendors emphasizing handmade and original products, 24 food vendors with eclectic cuisines, and free live entertainment daily. Strong foot traffic, established crowd, and a mix of art, music, and food — solid fit if you're seeking July visibility in the Black Hills.

Frühlingsfest is an annual spring street market at Main Street Square in Downtown Rapid City. Vendors sell handcrafted goods, unique finds, and seasonal treats, with live music and a beverage garden serving locally sourced beer flights for guests 21 and up. Note: You must contact this organizer directly to apply—no application link or vendor information is available online.

Three-day summer celebration in Custer, South Dakota, with an arts and crafts fair, car show, hot air balloon rally, and a major parade.

The Hill City Spring Into Spring Craft Fair is held Saturday, April 18 from 9am to 3pm at Hill City Middle School in Hill City, South Dakota. The annual fair features 25 vendors selling handmade crafts and baked goods from local artisans. Note: You must contact this organizer directly to apply—no application link or vendor information is available online.

Hot Springs Farmers Market features local produce, value-added products, baked goods, and artisans alongside live music and a kid zone — a straightforward community farmers market with the full spread of local food vendors. Note: You must contact this organizer directly to apply—no application link or vendor information is available online.

Running since 2005, Huron Farmers Market operates each Saturday from June through early October in Campbell Park. Expect 5–12 vendors selling in-season produce, baked goods, raw honey, farm-fresh eggs, local beef and lamb, handmade soap and body care products, canned goods, and handcrafted items. Community-focused market drawing shoppers who want locally grown and locally made goods. Note: You must contact this organizer via Facebook Messages to apply—no application link or vendor information is available online.

Curated weekend market with 100+ small-business vendors selling home decor, furniture, boutique clothing, vintage, gift items, and gourmet food.

Junkin' Market Days is a curated weekend shopping event bringing together 100+ hand-picked small businesses in one location. Vendors sell unique furnishings, home decor, boutique women's and children's clothing, vintage finds, gift items, and gourmet food. The curated format means vendors are selected rather than accepted on application alone, and the vintage-and-boutique lean means resale sellers have a place here alongside makers.

The KELOLAND Living Arts and Crafts Show is built around connecting small businesses directly with buyers, limited to 100 vendors. The show combines a free booth with an advertising package, backed by over $100,000 in reserved regional advertising. Multiple vendor pricing options exist.

The Main Street Arts & Crafts Festival takes place the last full weekend of June, now in its 49th year. Local and regional artisans show handmade crafts of all kinds alongside food vendors, with spaces reserved for community information and service groups. Live music runs all three days at the north stage, and a Kid's Zone offers activities Friday through Sunday, including make-and-take birdhouses Friday and Saturday.

The Market on the Plaza runs from 8:30 AM to noon at Malchow Plaza in downtown Aberdeen. Local growers, makers, bakers, and artisans sell fresh produce, locally raised meat, flowers, baked goods, and handmade items, with live music from local musicians.

Market at the Meridian (Yankton's Farmers Market) runs Saturdays from 9:00 AM to noon and features local sellers offering fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and other homemade and homegrown products.

The Milbank Farmers Market runs Tuesdays from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, June through September, at Flynn Park behind the Milbank Visitor Center, 1001 E 4th Ave in Milbank, South Dakota. It's an outdoor market held rain or shine. Vendors must sell only what they raised, prepared, produced, or created themselves — no commercial vendors are permitted.

Held in Huron on the SD State Fairgrounds, the 37th annual National Red Power Round Up is a three-day celebration of International Harvester, Steiger, and Case IH history drawing collectors and enthusiasts from across the country. Expect tractors, engines, trucks, equipment, household appliances, milking equipment, toy collections, and indoor vendor exhibits — some air-conditioned. The event includes a parade, auction, quilt show, and kids activities. Exhibitors must be current International Harvester Collectors Club members; pre-registration nets two free admission passes.