Facility Rentals (4-H Bldgs and Grounds)

The County Commissioners may lease the fair grounds and fair buildings or any part thereof to any person, persons, limited liability company, corporation, association, or organization in their discretion, for organization meetings, entertainment, livestock shows, and for any and all other purposes in their discretion which serve and benefit the public.

If you are interested in renting any part of the 4-H Grounds or Buildings, you are encouraged to complete the following application and rental agreement. The Buildings and Grounds Superintendent, Dave Hare, is available to assist you with the rental process. Please give his office a call at 605-256-7623 to set up an appointment. If a formal application is required, you are encouraged to submit your application at least a month in advance of the event as it must be presented to the County Commission for approval.

Application

Rental Agreement

Rate and Use Schedule (Appendix A)

Map of the 4-H Buildings and Grounds

Contact Information

Main Office

Address:
Lake County Buildings & Grounds
200 E Center St
Madison, SD 57042

Phone:
605-256-7623

Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday (excluding Holidays)

Announcements

CUP/Variance Deadline 4/27/2026
Sunday, March 15, 2026

CUP/Variance Applications due for consideration for the May 19th meeting

Tax Assessment Freeze Program Deadline
Sunday, March 1, 2026

Elderly and disabled South Dakotans have until April 1 to apply for property tax relief under South Dakota's Assessment Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled Program. Applications are available at the local treasurer offices and on the Department of Revenue's website.

March - License Plate Renewal F/G/J
Sunday, March 1, 2026

Vehicle License plate renewal for vehicle owners with the FIRST letter in their LAST NAME that begins with F or G or J.

Plat deadline 4/6/2026
Sunday, March 1, 2026

Complete applications due for the 4/21/2026 meeting

LOAD LIMITS - EFFECTIVE 3/6/25
Thursday, February 26, 2026

Seasonal Load Limits will be effective on 02/26/26 due to the unusual warm weather conditions. Full notice can be found under the Public Notices page

Drivers Exam closed
Monday, February 23, 2026

Due to staffing, the drivers exam, located at the 4-H grounds, is closed until further notice

PUBLIC SNOW REMOVAL NOTICE
Friday, February 20, 2026

NOTICE: An individual who plows snow from a driveway onto a public road, or plows snow from a driveway across a public road piling it in the ditch, may be in violation of a SD law that prohibits dumping on or within highway right-of-ways. Intentional dumping on a highway right-of-way is a Class 1 misdemeanor. This may also be a violation of a SD law that prohibits the destruction of a highway grade or ditch, which is a Class 2 misdemeanor.

Plat deadline 3/16/2026
Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Complete Plats due for 4/7/2026 meeting

CUP/Variance Deadline 3/23/2026
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Complete applications due for the 4/21/26 Meeting

CUP/Variance deadline 3/9/2026
Thursday, January 1, 2026

Complete applications due for 4/7/26 meeting

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