Dakota Farm Show 2027
Event Date
January 5–7, 2027
Location
Sioux City, IA
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Dakota Farm Show is a major regional agricultural exposition that kicks off the new year for farmers across the Upper Midwest. Beginning in 2027, the show relocates to Sioux City, Iowa, at the Seaboard Triumph Foods (STF) Expo Center, after more than four decades at the DakotaDome in Vermillion, South Dakota. The three-day event showcases hundreds of exhibitors and over 1,000 products and services covering every aspect of a modern farming operation.
The show draws thousands of agricultural producers from Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota. Attendees come to explore the latest in farm equipment, technology, inputs, and services, with a focus on improving yields, reducing costs, and managing risk.
With free admission and free parking, plus daily giveaways and live radio broadcasts, the Dakota Farm Show offers a high-value, no-cost opportunity for producers to compare products, meet suppliers, and plan for the coming season—all in a modern, climate-controlled indoor venue with easy interstate access.
Show Highlights
Key features and special events at the 2027 show include:
- Northland Ford Truck Giveaway — a Ford F-150 given away live on the final day (Thursday) at 2:00 PM, presented by Northland Ford dealers and WNAX radio. Register to win at the Northland Ford exhibit.
- Daily "$1000 Showbucks" Drawing — cash given away each day at 1:00 PM, sponsored by Purple Wave Auction. Register at the Purple Wave Auction exhibit.
- Live broadcasts by WNAX radio from the show floor.
- Interactive Floor Plan to help attendees locate exhibitors and map their visit in advance.
- Hundreds of exhibitors representing over 1,000 agricultural products and services, including farm equipment, ag technology, inputs, and services.
Attendance
The Dakota Farm Show has historically drawn thousands of agricultural producers from South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota. In past years at the DakotaDome, promotional materials cited attendance figures of roughly 25,000 agricultural producers, though attendance figures for the new Sioux City location have not yet been published.
Registration
Attendees: Admission is free and no advance registration is required. Show hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Thursday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Exhibitors: To reserve booth space, complete the 2027 Dakota exhibitor contract available on the show's "To Exhibit" page, then print, sign, and fax it to (507) 437-7752. To have a member of the sales team contact you or to be placed on a waiting list, call (507) 437-4577 or contact Midwest Shows, Inc.
History
The Dakota Farm Show is produced by Midwest Shows, Inc. and has been a staple of the Upper Midwest winter season for more than four decades. For over 40 years the show was hosted at the University of South Dakota's DakotaDome in Vermillion, South Dakota, where it was one of the first major non-athletic events held after the venue opened. Organizers have said the show has run for roughly 44 years, missing only one year (January 2020) when the DakotaDome was being renovated, returning in 2021.
After the University of South Dakota decided not to renew its hosting contract—driven by growing needs of its Division I athletics programs and the decision to make the dome's football turf permanent—the show announced it would move. Beginning in 2027, the Dakota Farm Show relocates to the Seaboard Triumph Foods (STF) Expo Center in Sioux City, Iowa, which organizers describe as a nearby home that better serves exhibitors and the regional ag community.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 Dakota Farm Show?
The 2027 Dakota Farm Show takes place January 5–7, 2027, at the Seaboard Triumph Foods (STF) Expo Center, 550 Expo Center Drive, Sioux City, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Thursday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
How much does it cost to attend, and do I need to register?
Admission is free and so is parking. No advance registration is required for attendees—simply arrive during show hours.
Who should attend the Dakota Farm Show?
The show is designed for agricultural producers and farmers from across the Upper Midwest, including Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Minnesota. Attendees explore farm equipment, ag technology, inputs, and services aimed at improving yields, reducing costs, and managing risk.
Why did the show move from Vermillion to Sioux City?
For over 40 years the show was held at the University of South Dakota's DakotaDome in Vermillion. USD decided not to renew the hosting contract as its Division I athletics needs grew and it made the dome's football turf permanent, so organizers relocated the show to the modern STF Expo Center in Sioux City beginning in 2027.
How do I become an exhibitor?
Complete the 2027 Dakota exhibitor contract on the show's "To Exhibit" page, then print, sign, and fax it to (507) 437-7752. You can also call (507) 437-4577 to speak with a sales representative or be placed on a waiting list.
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