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Fairs & Festivals
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From Abercrombie to Zap and everyplace in between, North Dakota has activities and adventure that will keep you coming back for more.
One of our favorite things about events in North Dakota is the food! From steak on a pitchfork to a festival all about rhubarb, enjoy North Dakota one bite at a time.
Search our events listings to plan your delicious adventure, and visit city Web sites for even more information.
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Festivals
North Dakota's first people comprised several American Indian tribes, now presented on seven Indian Reservations. The American Indian experience is shared in North Dakota through powwows and other special events. Click here for complete listings of powwows in North Dakota.
The larger immigrant cultures in North Dakota include Scandinavian, Germans from Russia, Ukrainian and Icelandic.
Scandinavian
Norsk Hostfest Celebration of Scandinavian heritage held annually in Minot. World-class entertainment, exhibits and other activities make Norsk Hostfest a can't-miss event.
- Scandinavian Heritage Park -Historic park founded in honor of our nation’s bicentennial pays tribute to Scandinavian and American heritage. A 230-year-old house from Sigdal, Norway, was dismantled and shipped to Minot and reassembled in the park. Also on site is a Norwegian stabbur, a Danish Windmill, the Nordic-style visitor center. A waterfall and the largest Dala Horse (Nations symbol of Sweden) in North America. There also are statues of famous Scandinavian Americans and the “eternal flame.” For more information, call 701-852-9161.
- Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive Center - The Heritage Hjemkomst Center, located in Moorhead, Minn., is a regional family attraction featuring exhibits and programs that interpret the life, culture and heritage of the Red River Valley. Permanent exhibits include the Hjemkomst Viking Ship, the hand-carved Stave Church and the Red River Valley exhibit where a giant floor map allows visitors to “walk” the region’s early history. Traveling displays offer special exhibits in the humanities, arts and sciences. Summer features a Scandinavian Festival and Folk Arts exhibit. For more information, call 218-299-5511.
Germans from Russia
- Germans from Russia Heritage Society - The Germans From Russia Heritage Society collects, lists, and catalogues published materials and personal documents that tell of the European migrations and exodus to the United States and Canada and also of the pioneer life on the plains. These materials can be read and researched in our library at 1125 W. Turnpike Ave., Bismarck, ND, 58501.
Ukrainian
- Ukrainian Festival - Annual celebration of the Ukrainian culture. For more information, call 1-701-483-1486.
- Ukrainian Cultural Institute - Featuring Ukrainian cultural exhibits, folk arts, religious display, a research library. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call 701-483-1486.
Icelandic
- Pioneer Heritage Museum and Icelandic State Park - The Heritage Center located within the park tells a unique story about the life and achievements of this area’s first settlers. Icelandic State Park offers the visitor a wide array of recreational and interpretive opportunities. Also e found at the park is the Gunlogson Homestead and Nature Preserve. For more information, call 701-265-4561.
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2008 Fairs
2008 North Dakota State Fair
The North Dakota State Fair has something for everyone during its annual run in Minot. This year's event is July 18-26. The event features the best in big-name entertainment, farm, craft and home exhibits, displays, the midway and the State Championship Finals Rodeo.
2008 County Fairs
Adams County Fair
July 31-August 2, Hettinger. 701-567-4117
Bottineau County Fair
June 12-14, Bottineau. 701-228-3812.
Bowman County Fair
July 10-13, Bowman. 701-523-3421.
Burke County Fair
June 22-24, Flaxton. 701-385-4941 or 701-377-2364.
Dickey County Fair
July 11-13, Ellendale. 701-349-4354 or 701-349-2479.
Divide County Fair
June 20-22, Crosby. 701-965-6358
Foster County Fair
June 24-26, Carrington. 701-652-2581 or 701-652-2271.
Golden Valley County Fair
July 31-August 2, Beach. 701-872-3100 or 701-872-4973.
Grant County Fair
August 14-17, Carson. 701-622-3470 or 701-622-3386.
Greater Grand Forks Fair & Exhibition
July 9-13, Grand Forks. 701-739-2362 or 701-746-5500.
Hettinger County Fair
July 10-13, Mott. 701-563-4434.
Kidder County Fair
July 13-15, Steele. 701-475-2672.
McKenzie County Fair
July 10-12, Watford City. 701-444-2396 or 701-675-2527.
McLean County Fair
July 10-12, Washburn. 701-315-0444.
Mercer County Fair
June 26-29, Beulah. 701-873-5195 or 70-873-4812.
Morton County Fair
July 31-August 3, New Salem. 701-843-8479 or 701-843-8517.
North Dakota State Fair
July 18-26, Minot. 701-857-7620.
North Dakota Winter Show
March 4-9, 2008, Valley City. 701-845-1401.
Pembina County Fair
July 10-12, Hamilton. 701-265-8446 or 701-265-4019.
Ramsey County Fair
June 25-26, Devils Lake. 701-662-7027 or 701-662-8512.
Ransom County Fair
August 21-24, Lisbon. 701-683-4218.
Red River Valley Fair
June 13-21, West Fargo. 701-282-2200.
Sargent County Fair
July 25-27, Forman. 701-724-3879 or 701-427-3254.
Stark County Fair/Roughrider Days
June 28-July 5, Dickinson. 701-483-3561.
Stutsman County Fair
July 9-12, Jamestown. 701-952-8122.
Tri-County Fair
July 10-13, Wishek. 701-452-2149.
Upper Missouri Valley Fair
June 25-29, Williston. 701-577-4590 or 701-572-7954.
Wells County Fair
June 26-29, Fessenden. 701-947-5476.
For more information on these events, contact Neil Fleming of the North Dakota Association of Fairs at 701-265-8446 or 701-265-4629.
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