Join us for the CPDE Welcome Reception on Tuesday, March 17, 2026!
5:00PM – Doors Open
Blackhawk
For more than 20 years, BlackHawk has shared a unique sense of harmony with their voices, their songs and their fans. It’s a harmony that has sold over 7 million albums, scored some of the most distinctive country radio hits of the ‘90s, and still draws tens of thousands of fans to their electrifying live performances. Today BlackHawk continues to honor its past as it forges its future, and does it all with a commitment that takes their music – and the harmony – to a whole new level.
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Kick back before the busy show days
The Welcome Reception is your chance to relax and enjoy yourself before diving into two full days of learning, sessions, and the trade show floor.
Free food, dairy style
Where else will you find 800 pounds of cheese, charcuterie-style, plus hearty appetizers and plenty of ice cream? It’s a celebration of what we produce every day.
Connect with your people
You’ll be surrounded by fellow dairy producers from across the Central Plains. It’s the easiest way to catch up with old friends, make new connections, and swap stories before the Expo begins.
Exclusive perk for producers
You’ll be surrounded by fellow dairy producers from across the Central Plains. It’s the easiest way to catch up with old friends, make new connections, and swap stories before the Expo begins.
Big-time entertainment, small-town camaraderie
Each year CPDE brings in a national-level artist, giving you a private concert experience without leaving Sioux Falls. Past headliners have included RaeLynn, Rodney Atkins, Sara Evans, Travis Tritt, and Clint Black.
Reserve a Table for the Concert
The Welcome Reception concert is free for all registered dairy producers, and open seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you’d like to guarantee seating for your group, you can reserve a table of 10 seats for $450.
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