Commercial Vendors Invited to the S.D. Outdoor Expo


HURON, S.D.-- Outdoor enthusiasts and those looking to experience the outdoors for the first time will come together to experience interactive exhibits and activities at the S.D. Outdoor Expo on May 17-18 in Huron on the S.D. State Fairgrounds.


Commercial vendors are invited to be a part of this outdoor event. Vendors will have the chance to display and sell their products to an estimated crowd of 10,000 people. The attendees will be those new to the outdoors who are looking to learn new skills and current outdoor enthusiasts who are looking for the latest in outdoor equipment.


The S.D. Outdoor Expo is an outstanding way to market a positive image of the hunter, angler and outdoor enthusiast by demonstrating how these groups contribute both environmentally and economically to a healthy South Dakota.


Booths are available both indoors and outdoors. Indoor booths start at $200 and outdoor booths start at $100. All vendors, with the exception of food vendors, must have a product related to the outdoors. In keeping with the interactive, educational environment of the Outdoor Expo, vendors are encouraged to include hands-on, interactive activities as part of their booth.


Vendors who are interested in participating in the Expo should contact Joni Kiple at the S.D. State Fair office at (605) 353-7340 or joni.kiple@state.sd.us. A vendor application can also be downloaded from the Web site, www.sdoutdoorexpo.com. Vendors are encouraged to return their applications as soon as possible, as spaces are expected to fill up quickly.


Major sponsors of the Outdoor Expo are: The Weatherby Foundation, Spader’s RV Center, S.D. Parks & Wildlife Foundation, S.D. Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation, Wildlife Protection Inc. and Scheels.


The S.D. Outdoor Expo is a FREE event that strives to teach an understanding and appreciation for conservation and outdoor recreation and its importance in preserving our outdoor heritage. Anyone who is currently involved in the outdoors or would like to learn more is invited to attend the first S.D. Outdoor Expo, May 17-18. For more information, please call the S.D. State Fair office at (605) 353-7340.