About
Date: Friday, July 26th 2024
Picnic: 4 PM - 6 PM
Events: 6 PM ~
Location: Meade County Fairgrounds (behind SBHS) on Highway 34
Northern Hills Ag Fest is an agricultural festival in celebration of all things ranching and farming. The local agriculture industry is - and always has been - a cornerstone of the Sturgis community. Farmers and ranchers have long supported the area and contributed to its unique and friendly culture. Sturgis is lucky to boast kind, hard-working residents, many of whom have agricultural backgrounds that can be traced back generations.
The Ag Fest event is held in conjunction with the Meade County Fair and 4-H Achievement Days in July annually. It includes a free community BBQ sponsored by local businesses, followed by family-friendly agriculture competitions including a brand new "Ag Olympics" obstacle course team event, a Calf Scramble, and the ever-popular Mutton Bustin’!
For more information about joining the Chamber’s Agriculture Committee to plan this event, or about becoming a sponsor or volunteer, please contact the Chamber office.
Event Registration
Participants of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to enter the event competitions at the Chamber in advance or at the registration booth, the day of - each event is tailored to a specific age range. Farmers, ranchers, and those with non-ag backgrounds alike are encouraged to participate! This is an opportunity to thank and support the ag industry, have some fun, and come together as a community.
Mutton Bustin': Register before 5pm 7/26 at the registration tent!
- Open to youth ages 4-5 and 6-7 and weighing under 60 lbs (split into two age divisions)
- Notary required (available at Pioneer Bank, Chamber office, or day of event at the fairgrounds).
Calf Scramble: Register before 5pm 7/26 at the registration tent!
- Open to youth ages 8-9, 10-12, and 13-17
- Notary required (available at Pioneer Bank or Chamber office).
Ag Olympics: Register before 5pm 7/26 at the registration tent!
- Open to youth ages 8-12 and 13-18
- Team of four required (members must be within same age division)
