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 State Event Calendar August 8-13, Pyrotechnics Guild International Exciting nights of fireworks displayed designed by professional pyrotechnics. For information call: (800)235-7654 [Return to top] August 12-15, Little Shell Pow Wow Traditional dancing, beautiful costumes and more. For information call: (701)627-4781 [Return to top] August 13-15, Old Fashioned Saturday A fun-filled weekend with something for the whole family. For information call: (701)587-5370 [Return to top] August 14, Stock Car Races Thunder Mountain Speedway has a fast, highbanked quarter mile track that promises to produce some exciting stock car racing action. For information call: (701)228-2202 [Return to top] August 14-15, Blues Festival Yearly festival of music held outdoors at the RedHawks Stadium. For information call: (800)235-7654 [Return to top] August 18, Great Tomato Festival Gourmet picnic with smoked pork chops, tomato displays and exhibits. A chocolate cake contest is served as dessert followed by a silent auction and jazz music. For information call: (701)838-4429 [Return to top] August 19-22, Mercer County Fair County fair with exhibits from 4-H, FFA, and open classes. Parade, beer gardens and entertainment. For information call: (701)873-5124 [Return to top] August 20-22, Borderline Country Jam North Dakota's first annual country jam. Artists scheduled to perform are Highway 101, Marty Stuart, The Kentucky Headhunters and many more. Three full days of great country music. For information call: (888)275-7282 [Return to top] August 22, Outdoor Concert An outdoor concert featuring the Special Consensus Bluegrass Band. For information call: (800)633-6721 [Return to top] August 25-29, National Men's Masters Fastpitch Tournament This tournament consists of 35-40 teams from all parts of the US. The participating age is 40 and over. For information call: (701)857-4730 [Return to top] August 27-29, Slope Farmer's Fair Western North Dakota's premier county fair celebration with kid's events, 4-H exhibits, livestock sales, team penning, horseshoe tournament, fashion revue, entertainment, food booths and church meals. For information call: (701)879-6270 [Return to top] August 29, South Dakota Appreciation Day Free Medora Musical tickets for all South Dakota residents attending both the musical and fondue. In addition, all South Dakota residents will receive a free Teddy's Attraction Pass. For information call: (800)633-6721 [Return to top] September 1-5, Medora Musical Broadway-style musical held nightly in an outdoor amphitheatre in the scenic North Dakota Badlands. For information call: (800)633-6721 [Return to top] September 3-5, Old Settlers' Day Fun-filled weekend with a parade, BBQ dinner, rodeo events, dances, church services on Sunday and more. For information call: (701)828-3546 [Return to top] September 4-6, Annual Labor Day Celebration Street dance, Bagg farm tours, pancake breakfast, fishing derby, turkey shoot and much more. For information call: (701)274-8994 [Return to top] September 6, Volunteer Appreciation Day Final scheduled viewing of the 'Last years of Sitting Bull' and 'Front Page News' exhibits. Stop in and view the summer's progress on the development of the Heritage center. Lunch will be served. For information call: (701)633-5259 [Return to top] September 9-12, 30th Annual United Tribes Intl. Pow Wow One of the largest Native American cultural events in the nation. This colorful pageant includes dancers competing from 30 tribes throughout the country and has been named one of the American Bus Association's top 100 events four times. For information call: (701)222-4308 [Return to top] September 11-12, Fort Ransom Sodbuster Days A recreation of the homestead era with horse-drawn plowing, haying and much more. For information call: (701)973-4337 [Return to top] September 12, Horse Swap and Flea Market Buy, sell and trade horses, tack, trailers, clothing, jewelry, arts, crafts and anything western. Commercial vendors welcome. For information call: (701)324-4318 [Return to top] September 17-18, Downtown Sreet Fair Over 200 arts, crafts and specialty booths and over 50 food booths fill the streets along with entertainment. For information call: (701)223-1958 [Return to top] September 18, Veterans Appreciation and Party in the Park There is a no host picnic in the downtown park and a parade followed by a program honoring all veterans. For information call: (701)872-3309 [Return to top] September 19, Folkfest Gumi Race This event starts at Captain Meriwethers on River Road and ends at the Fox Island Boat Landing. The Gumi tradition continues with entrants creating floating, human powered crafts that carry them from start to finish. Prizes are awarded. For information call: (701)223-5660 [Return to top] September 25, Harvest Festival/Buffalo Days Local people have booths selling a variety of things such as garden produce, crafts and more. There will be a parade and burger stands. For information call: (701)252-4830 [Return to top] September 26, Annual All Faith Service The McHenry County Historical Society Museum is host for this annual event in the former Zion Lutheran church, which is now the museum. For information call: (701)537-5319 [Return to top] October 2, Oktoberfest Free weiner and kraut day followed by a dance and polka event. For information call: (701)873-4585 [Return to top] October 2 - 3, 3rd Annual Breeders Classic Bucking Horse Sale and Rodeo Large bucking horse sale. Pits horses who are the best bareback and saddle bronc prospects from the United States and Canada against top professional and amateur cowboys. For information call: (701)842-3247 [Return to top] October 6, German American Day October 6th, German American Day, has been celebrated in North Dakota since at least 1982, the year before the 1683-1983 Tricentennial of German family settlement in North America. Enjoy home-style refreshments and a lively program to celebrate the diverse heritage of the German-speaking immigrants in the Greater Grand Forks region. For information call: (701)775-4739 [Return to top] October 8, Chili 'N' Stew Chili, mild & spicy, and beef stew suppers. Proceeds to support the on-going projects of the Pioneer Trails Museum. For information call: (701)523-3600 [Return to top] October 10-November 12, Walter Piehl: Acrylic Walter Piehl captures the violent energy of rodeo in this wonderful display of art. For information call: (701)858-3242 [Return to top] October 12-16, Norsk Hostfest North America's largest Scandinavian festival featuring world class entertainment from the US and Scandinavia. Many display booths of clothing, food and more. This year's entertainment line up includes Louie Anderson, Tony Orlando, Debbie Reynolds, The Oak Ridge Boys, Willie Nelson, The Statler Brothers and Willie Nelson. For information call: (701)852-2368 [Return to top] October 21-23, Edge of the West PRCA Rodeo Indoor rodeo featuring the nation's toughest rough stock and the world's most talented cowboys. For information call: (701)255-0162 [Return to top] October 23, Harvey Holiday Bazaar Start your holiday shopping at this homespun bazaar. Crafts, baked goods and gifts galore. For information call: (701)324-2604 [Return to top] October 29, Buffalo Supper An all-you-can-eat family style supper. For information call: (701)424-3373 [Return to top] October 30, Children's All city Halloween Party For information call: (701)222-4308 [Return to top] October 31, Haunted Halloween This is fun for kids of all ages. Enjoy the haunted house, candy, fortune tellers, free popcorn and cider with a movie and more. For information call: (701)633-5259 [Return to top] November 5-6, The Big One Arts and Crafts Fair North Dakota's largest well-known craft event with over 300 exhibitors offering a variety of gift and Christmas items. For information call: (701)852-6964 [Return to top] November 5, 7th Annual Hunter's Supper and Game Show This annual event is held on opening night of deer season. Wildlife chili and stew, as well as, beef chili and stew will be served with rolls and bars. General public is invited as well as hunters. Lots of door prizes to be given away. For information call: (701)623-4450 [Return to top] November 6-7, Festival of Trees Christmas decorated trees, wreaths and artwork by local artists. Auction with a dinner and dance Saturday night. Public free open-house display on Sunday. For information call: (701)222-4308 [Return to top] November 11-12, Christmas Art and Craft Fair Do a little Christmas shopping at this great crafter display. For information call: (701)222-4308 [Return to top] November 16, Holiday Showcase Booths displaying holiday gift ideas. For information call: (701)252-4830 [Return to top] November 19, Holiday Happenings Annual craft sale with local youth groups and outside exhibitors as well as baked goods and local organizations. For information call: (701)435-2464 [Return to top] November 21, Annual Celebration of the Holidays The northeastern North Dakota Heritage Association decorates the Pioneer Heritage Center for the upcoming holidays; Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. Refreshments will be served. For information call: (701)265-4561 [Return to top] November 22, Starlight Christmas Parade This lighted parade gets brighter each year as we kick-off the Christmas Season. For information call: (701)324-2604 [Return to top] November 26-28, Dickens Village Festival Annual holiday event returns the entire city to Victorian days with street vendors, English market, urchins, lighted evening parade, stage productions, house tours and more. For information call: (701)463-2600 [Return to top] November 27, Winterfest Sleigh rides, free cookies and hot apple cider, entertainment, church service, tree lighting ceremony, museum tour, caroling and games for kids. For information call: (701)475-2310 [Return to top] November 30 - December 1, North Dakota Ag Show Time honored agricultural exhibition held at the Fargodome. For information call: (800)235-7654 [Return to top] December 2-4, Renaissance Feast An invitation to the castle of the Lord of the Manor for a Christmas celebration feast. For information call: (701)852-3736 [Return to top] December 3-4, Christmas Parade of Lights & Holiday Craft Show Beautifully lit floats parade through downtown Dickinson to kick off the Christmas season with sidewalk vendors selling food & drinks. There is also a craft show featuring Christmas crafts from SW North Dakota. For information call: (701)225-5115 [Return to top] December 4, 7th Annual Parade of Lights Beautifully lit floats parade through New Town at dark. A sparkling start to the Christmas Season. For information call: (701)627-4812 [Return to top] December 5-6, 1999 Autumn Collectibles Show The Centennial Collector's Club will exhibit various collections. A dozen or more dealers will offer stamps, coins, books, magazines, post cards and many more collectibles for sale to the public. For information call: (701)662-3701 [Return to top] December 5-31, Christmas in the Park Christmas wonderland in the park with lighted displays and trees. For information call: (701)258-7262 [Return to top] December 11-12, Custer Christmas General George Armstrong Custer re-enactor hosts a celebration for the weekend. The Custer House and barracks are dressed up for the holidays with guided tours. Sleigh rides are given, a buffalo burger buffet and the evening is reserved for the Christmas Feast with entertainment and stories. For information call: (701)663-4758 [Return to top] December 18, Santa's Workshop Art & Craft Fair Crafts and art goods for sale. A great place to find last minute holiday gifts. For information call: (701)324-4231 [Return to top] December 31, First Night Greater Grand Forks All sorts of activities for the whole family to help bring in the New Year. For information call: (701)746-2709 [Return to top] December 31, Light Up The Night Fargo-Moorhead's alcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration with entertainment, kids activities and food at various sites. For information call: (800)235-7654 [Return to top] December 31, "New Years Eve" Concert Viennese dinner, orchestra concert, Big Band dance music, champagne and party favors. For information call: (701)222-6491 [Return to top] |
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