Fairgoers can look forward to a night of exciting live music as The All-American Rejects take the South Dakota State Fair grandstand stage on Sunday, August 31 at 8 P.M. CT.
The All-American Rejects quickly rose to prominence in the early 2000s with their infectious blend of pop-punk and emo rock. Their self-titled debut album, released in 2002, featured the hit single “Swing, Swing,” which propelled them into the mainstream. This success was followed by their sophomore album, “Move Along” (2005), which trophied three chart-topping singles like “Dirty Little Secret,” “Move Along” and “It Ends Tonight.”
In 2008, The All-American Rejects released “When the World Comes Down,” featuring the stratospheric and generational smash hit “Gives You Hell,” which became their most successful single to date, reaching number four on the Billboard Hot 100. The band’s fourth studio album, “Kids in the Street,” came out in 2012, showcasing a more mature sound while still retaining their signature style. The band continues to create and perform, solidifying their place as one of the most beloved bands of their genre.
“The All-American Rejects are a great addition to our 2025 grandstand lineup, and we can’t wait to see them rock out at the fairgrounds,” said Peggy Besch, SD State Fairgrounds Manager. “From stand-up comedy and thrilling bull riding to a classic truck and tractor pull—plus the exciting addition of a rock band—this year’s grandstand lineup is sure to have something for everyone to enjoy.”
Ticket presale for backrest signage holders and Friends of the Fair begins Monday, June 2, through Thursday, June 5. Tickets go on sale to the public at 8 A.M. CT on Monday, June 9. Pricing and ticket information can be found at www.sdstatefair.com.
The backrest signage program is an advertising program allowing businesses or individuals to put signage on a backrest in the grandstand. Backrest holders can purchase State Fair grandstand tickets for their corresponding signage area before general ticket sales. Additional information and pricing can be found at sdstatefair.com.
Friends of the Fair is a program through the State Fair Foundation offering a variety of benefits, including early bird access to State Fair VIP table sales, presale access to grandstand reserved seating and standing room tickets for the State Fair, complimentary daily gate admission passes, and recognition on the State Fair website.
The All-American Rejects joins previously announced Red Wilk Construction Tuff Hedeman Bull Bash, Larry the Cable Guy welcomed by Legend Seeds and Thunder at the Fair Truck and Tractor Pull sponsored by American Bank & Trust for the grandstand line-up. The announcement for the Saturday headliner will be made on Tuesday, April 1.
The 2025 South Dakota State Fair kicks off on Channel Seeds Opening Day, Wednesday, August 27, and runs through Monday, September 1. For more information, contact the State Fair office at 800-529-0900, visit www.sdstatefair.com or check it out on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
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