If you’ve had the pleasure of joining us at our annual Kids Fair, you know how big of an event it is! Held at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center each spring, Kids Fair occupies the Barnett Arena, Rushmore Hall, and the East Concourse. With attendance numbers surpassing more than 10,000, the safety of our guests is a top priority for Kids Fair organizers.

A key component to ensuring the safety of our guests and the seamless operation of such a large event is for Kids Fair staff to be able to quickly and clearly communicate with each other. Because communication signals within the buildings can be challenging, walkie-talkies are not always effective.

To help ensure the safety and continued success of Kids Fair, Black Hills Energy generously provided Youth & Family Services (YFS) with 15 smartphones, which will be used for more improved communication between leaders, monitors, and volunteers at the event. The phones were presented to YFS staff at Black Hills Energy’s quarterly Community Giveback event.

Black Hills Energy has been a strong supporter of YFS events and programs for many years. We greatly appreciate their partnership and commitment to the betterment of our community.