Dodgeball TournamentJuly 18 The fourth annual North Dakota State Fair Dodgeball Tournament is back by popular demand. The tournament is open to ages 16 & up and is divided into two divisions, an Open Division and a Business/Service Organization Division. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams in the Open Division and the teams with the best uniforms in both divisions. Entry Fee is $60 per team. All proceeds from the tournament will be donated to the Minot Area Community Foundation. The registration deadline is July 7th! Download Entry Form |
Miss Rodeo NDSFJuly 18 Take part in the North Dakota State Fair eighth annual rodeo queen pageant as a spectator or participant. Ladies between the ages of 18 and 23 will compete for the title of Miss Rodeo North Dakota State Fair 2009. Pageant contestants will be judged in horsemanship, modeling, speech and a personal interview. For further information, rules or an application, please contact Leslie Herslip, Pageant Coordinator at 701-578-4953 or email her at pagcoordinator@yahoo.com. Download Entry Form |
State Fair ParadeJuly 19 Don't miss the largest parade in North Dakota. The parade starts at 9:15 a.m. sharp on the corner of Broadway and Burdick Expy. and runs to the Fairgrounds. To download a State Fair Parade Application, click the parade entry link located below. For additional information, contact Linda at 838-0104. Download Entry Form |
Clown ContestJuly 19 Are you ready to clown around at the North Dakota State Fair? Any clown or organization is welcome to participate in the Parade Contest, Make-Up Contest, Skit Contest, Balloon Contest (don't have to be a clown to enter), or all four! Registration is July 19th at the Jukebox Junkie Stage. For more information call Dizzy the Clown at 701-721-8434 or 701-852-5696. |
Colgate Country ShowdownJuly 20 Watch some of the best local country musicians compete in a talent challenge you won't want to miss. The Colgate Country Showdown, sponsored by Sunny 101.9 Radio, will take place inside the Flickertail Gardens on Sunday, July 20th at 1:00 p.m. Along with receiving a cash prize, the showdown winner will advance to the state competition to compete for the opportunity to qualify for the regional level. For more information, contact Sunny 101.9 at 1-800-827-1614. |
KMOT Pride of Dakota DayJuly 21 Experience Pride of Dakota Day at the North Dakota State Fair! Visit with North Dakota entrepreneurs and purchase products made exclusively in North Dakota. A lunch is offered to all fairgoers for only $1 from 11am-1pm under the tent. The lunch includes a hotdog, chips, and drink. Pride of Dakota Day is sponsored by KMOT-TV and ND Department of Agriculture. |
Military Appreciation Day & Beef PicnicJuly 21 The State Fair has named Monday, July 21, Military Appreciation Day. Military members can take advantage of discounted gate admission, rodeo tickets, and carnival ride wristbands with Military ID. Free carnival rides will be provided from 1:00pm to 3:00pm for Military personal and dependents. The ND Beef Commission, ND Stockmen's Association, and ND Cattlewomen will sponsor a free beef picnic for Active Military, Reserve, and National Guard Members from 11:00am-1:00pm. A coupon is needed for discounts on gate admission and rodeo tickets. Get your coupons on the coupons & promotions link on this website! |
Fox 24 TV Family DayJuly 22 Bring the whole family to this year’s Fox 24 TV Family Day. Step under the big tent located in the middle of the fairgrounds to experience several fun and educating activities for all ages. Several businesses and organizations will have displays and hands-on entertainment for everyone to enjoy. |
Tractor Pedal PullJuly 22 Sign your kids up for the ultimate pedaling competition. Miniature tractors are weighed down and pedaled to victory in front of the KXMC building. The kid in each age division that pulls the most weight takes home the title! Simply show up prior to event to register. The competition begins at 2:00 p.m. Open to all children ages 4-12. |
Amateur Talent ContestJuly 23 Let your voice be heard at the 2008 North Dakota State Fair Amateur Talent Contest. Amateurs in both the Junior (15 and under) and the Senior (16 and up) divisions from around the state will compete for cash prizes. Only the first 15 applications in each division will be accepted. All contestants will receive a pair of tickets to the Kahuna Beach Party and Classic Car Show. Registration deadline is June 20. Download Entry Form |
Essay Contest: Why are your Grandparents the Best?July 24 All 4th and 5th graders are invited to compose an essay explaining why their Grandparents are the Best! Winners will be invited to read their essay during the Senior Day Festival at the North Dakota State Fair. Prizes include a Family Trip to Medora and a Family Fun Weekend in Bismarck. Download Entry Form |
KX/Co-op DayJuly 23 Join the local Co-ops of North Dakota for a pancake and sausage breakfast served from 7:30am-9:30am. Visit with various co-ops throughout the day and enjoy an ice cream social from 3pm-4:30pm in the afternoon. The KX/Co-op Day is a special way for co-ops to thank members for their patronage. |
Senior Day FestivalJuly 24 The Senior Festival will be held in the Upper Atrium of the State Fair Center on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Great entertainment, vendor booths, and an ice cream social are some of the fun activities that will take place. Several prizes will be given away during the festival. The Senior Festival is held to honor all that seniors have done for our local community and the state of North Dakota. The Senior Festival is sponsored by Trinity Medical Group and ABC West. |
Water Day - Festival O' FunJuly 24 NDSF has designated July 24 as Water Day-Festival O' Fun. The purpose of Water Day-Festival O' Fun is to promote unity for water development and to educate the public about the critical water needs that still exist within our state today. Join booth exhibitors under the Tent in State Fair Park from 10am-4pm. Frost Fest snowcones will be give away from 3pm-4pm. |
Dakota Stock Dog ChallengeJuly 21 A must-see for all dog lovers! The Dakota Stock Dog Challenge will feature dog breeders from South Dakota and North Dakota demonstrating how they work their dogs around livestock, and sharing some tips about training your own dog. After the demo, the dogs will compete against each other in a series of trials. The show starts at 7:00 pm in the All Seasons Arena. |
Greased Pig ContestJuly 26 Grab a friend and get down to the North Dakota State Fair Greased Pig Contest! It’s simple, all you have to do is catch a slippery, squirmy, greased pig and place it into a barrel in the center of the ring. The team of two that does it the fastest wins. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. The event will be Saturday, July 26th at 4pm in the SRT State Fair Park. Registration is accepted in advance. Contest is limited to first 20 teams. The Greased Pig contest is sponsored by 97 Kicks FM. For more information contact the NDSF Office at 857-7620. Download Entry Form |
3 on 3 Basketball TournamentJuly 25-26 For athletes looking for some summer fun, the North Dakota State Fair will once again host its annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament! Ball players from across the state will battle it out in this two-day competition packed with excitement to the last shot. The tournament includes boy’s and girl’s divisions grades 5-12, as well as adult men’s and women’s categories. The 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is sponsored by MSU Beaver Boosters and KMOT-TV. |
Arm Wrestling CompetitionJuly 26 The United States Wristwrestling & Armwrestling Association presents the 2008 North Dakota State Armwrestling Championships on Saturday, July 26 at 3 p.m. on the Dakota Talent Stage. Weigh-ins are from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Both men's and women's categories are available. Awards will be presented in all classes. |
Collectibles ShowJuly 18-26 If you have a special collection, don’t keep it hidden! Take part in the 2008 North Dakota State Fair Collectibles Show. Anything, from quilts to antique toys, can be displayed and judged. The Collectible displays must be set up by 5:00 p.m. on July 17, for judging to begin at 6:30 p.m. Displays will be open from 10a.m.-10p.m. all nine days of the Fair. Exhibits are displayed in locked cases provided by the Fair. Awards include plaques and cash prizes for the 1st and 2nd place winners. For more information contact the NDSF Office at (701) 857-7620. Download Entry Form |
Color The FairJuly 18-26 Fill the walls of the State Fair with color! All kindergarten, first, second, and grade students are invited to color a page to be posted during the North Dakota State Fair. All entrants who attend the fair will receive a participation ribbon, which can be picked up in the Kids Clubhouse, during the State Fair. Mail your coloring page to: Color the Fair, NDSF, PO Box 1796, Minot, ND 58702. Entries due by June 6. Download Entry Form |
County Fair Winners Talent ShowcaseJuly 24-26 Celebrities from counties across North Dakota bring the State Fair two days of musical enjoyment. To be invited to participate, the performers must first win their local county fair talent competition. A variety of performers will keep this stage filled with the most ultimate in entertainment for the whole family. |
Crowd Pleasers Karaoke ContestJuly 18-26 Sing your heart out at the 4th Annual Crowd Pleasers Karaoke Contest, sponsored by Taco Johns. This contest takes place daily at 7pm and 10:45pm on the Dakota Talent Stage, with championship sing-offs being held on Tuesday, July 22 and Saturday, July 26. Registration takes place just minutes before the start of the competition. Prizes are awarded daily in both the adult and junior (16 and under) divisions. |
Texas Hold'emJuly 19-26 The North Dakota State Fair will host its second annual Texas Hold'em tournament. There is no buy in and up to 100 people play daily to get to the final tournament on Saturday the 26th. Daily cash prizes and other prizes are awarded! Players must register by 12:45pm daily. Texas Hold 'em will be held in the Flickertail Gardens. The competition is sponsored by The Vegas Motel, Sevens Restaurant, and Four Bears Casino and Lodge. |
Text Messaging CompetitionJuly 26 Come test your texting skills during the 2nd Annual Text Messaging Competition at the North Dakota State Fair! People from ages 13 and over are welcomed to compete. The super thumb texting will take place at the Jukebox Junkie Stage beginning at 1:30pm on July 26. Sponsored by Wired Cellular Inc. |
Horse PullJuly 20 The Horse Pull is a traditional fair favorite! Large draft horse teams, bred for their strength and agility, compete to see who can pull the heaviest load. The best horses in competition are worked every day to keep their muscles and tendons in top shape for pulling. Owners put great effort into the beautiful appearance of these massive teams, and the event always draws a large crowd. Download Entry Form |
Kids ShowdeoJuly 23 Watch young cowboys and cowgirls display their talents in a variety of junior rodeo events at the annual North Dakota State Fair Showdeo. There are three age divisions and six competitions for little buckaroos to challenge. Each stick horse race, goat tie, and calf scramble is sure to produce a State Fair champ and possibly a future rodeo star! Download Entry Form |
Pony PullJuly 19 Watch these small pony powerhouses work! Teams of ponies battle against each other for title of the strongest. Two ponies make up each team and their combined weight determines if they will compete in the light weight or heavy weight class. During their pull, teams must stay within the boundary lines or they will be disqualified. Download Entry Form |
