If strolling leisurely through a festival with a grilled ear of corn in your hand is your idea of a great time, then North Dakota has something for you. And if running, paddling, climbing and biking for 24 hours is what you consider fun, well, North Dakota has the event for you, too. You will find these and everything in between as August comes to a close. To find more information about these activities, and for a complete list of events, go to NDtourism.com or call 800-435-5663 or 701-328-2525.

There is still time to take in a number of events before the school bell rings. The August temps are hot, and the activities are even hotter. Here’s just a sampling of things to do in North Dakota during August. To find more information about these activities, and for a complete list of events, go to NDtourism.com or call 800-435-5663 or 701-328-2525.

Bismarck, N.D. – North Dakota Tourism is offering a grant to one or more new tourism attractions that can bring more visitors to North Dakota. This program is made possible by a one-time appropriation of $750,000 in funds during the 2013 North Dakota legislative session.