Schlaffman Farm

**Dakotafest** is South Dakota's largest agriculture-focused trade show, held annually in Mitchell, SD. <cite index="7-2,7-3">Now in its 29th year (as of 2025), the three-day farm show takes place at 2300 East Spruce Street and gathers the state's largest agriculture-focused event back to Mitchell.</cite> <cite index="14-4">Once a year, the show provides one place to showcase agriculture-focused products, services and technologies from over 400 exhibitors, as well as fun for the whole family.</cite> The event is aimed at farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness professionals across the Northern Plains. <cite index="14-1,14-2,14-3">Organizers describe Dakotafest as built for business and powered by partnerships, where business gets done through connections and conversations with real people who understand the work attendees do.</cite> <cite index="8-4">Through careful planning, the show provides live product demonstrations, hosts educational sessions, and organizes family activities to help farmers grow and to celebrate farming and the rural lifestyle.</cite> With hundreds of exhibitors displaying the latest equipment, technology, and ag services in one location, it is a practical, high-value stop for anyone connected to production agriculture in the region.