State Fair ParadeJuly 24 Don't miss the largest parade in North Dakota on the first Saturday of the Fair. The parade starts at 9:15 a.m. sharp on the corner of Broadway and Burdick Expressway and runs to the Fairgrounds. Please contact the Parade office at 838-0104 with any questions. An application for the 2010 parade will be posted soon! |
Miss Rodeo NDSFJuly 23 Take part in the North Dakota State Fair tenth 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 2011. Pageant contestants will be judged in horsemanship, modeling, speech and a personal interview. For further information, rules or an application, please contact Dana Brekhus at 701-290-1574 or blizzard89@yahoo.com or email her at pagcoordinator@yahoo.com. Congrats to Elyse our 2010 Queen! Download Entry Form |
Colgate Country ShowdownJuly 25 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 25th 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 26 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, with all proceeds being donated to FFA! There will also be a Kuchen Contest at 3pm. Pride of Dakota Day is sponsored by KMOT-TV and ND Department of Agriculture. |
Military Appreciation Day & Beef PicnicJuly 27 Military Appreciation Day is moving to Tuesday this year. 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. Coupons are needed for discounts on gate admission and rodeo tickets. Get coupons on the coupons & promotions link this summer. |
KX/Co-op DayJuly 28 Join the local Co-ops of North Dakota for a pancake and sausage breakfast served from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Visit with various co-ops throughout the day and enjoy an ice cream social from 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. in the afternoon. The KX/Co-op Day is a special way for co-ops to thank members for their patronage. |
MSU Alumni EventJuly 28 Calling all Minot State University Alumni and Friends! Get ready for some fun in the sun with the 3rd Annual MSU Luau Party at the North Dakota State Fair Flickertail Gardens. Event runs from 5 - 8 pm. and includes prizes, drink specials, catching up with friends new and old and plenty of fun! |
Marketplace For KidsJuly 28 Marketplace for Kids is back for its 2nd year at the State Fair! The Bright Ideas Showcase and Contest will take place in the State Fair Center. Marketplace for Kids is a unique educational program offering encouragement for developing young entrepreneurs. It provides young people with a forum to present and explain their projects which are demonstrating entrepreneurship, innovation, and creativity. |
Senior Day FestivalJuly 29 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. |
Water Day - Festival O' FunJuly 29 Water Day-Festival O' Fun is back in 2010! 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 big colorful Tent in State Fair Park from 10am - 4pm. A Water Wiz trivia game will be played and followed by a grand prize drawing. Frost Fest snowcones will also be given away from 3pm - 4pm. |
College Save MuralJuly 23 - July 31 Let your artistic side shine! The Bank of North Dakota's College Save program is sponsoring this 20-foot long larger-than-life paint by number mural. Washable paint will be provided and Fair-goers are invited to help us paint this Fair themed mural. The mural will be located on the south east corner of the State Fair Center each day from 11am - 9pm. |
Color The FairJuly 23 - July 31 Fill the walls of the Kid's Clubhouse with color! All kindergarten, first and second grade students are invited to color a page to be posted during the North Dakota State Fair. The pages should be mailed our droped off at the State Fair office by June 1st. All entrants who attend the fair will receive a participation ribbon, which can be picked up in the Kids Clubhouse, during the State Fair. Download Entry Form |
Crowd Pleasers Karaoke ContestJuly 23 - July 31 Sing your heart out at the 5th Annual Crowd Pleasers Karaoke Contest. This contest takes place daily at 7pm and 10:45pm on the Dakota Talent Stage, with championship sing-offs being held on Tuesday, July 28 and Saturday, August 1. 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. |
Fair ShotsJuly 23 - July 31 Rent a flash video recorder for free at the Fair office on the second floor of the State Fair Center (you'll need a credit card even though it's free)from 11am - 7pm. Then record all of the fun you have at the Fair! It's an easy and free way to be a star for the day. Return the camera and we'll edit and upload your video to the State Fair YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/ndstatefair. Invite your friends and family to watch! |
FireworksJuly 31 The 2010 North Dakota State Fair will be going out with a bang! Join us in the Grandstand Saturday, July 31 at midnight for a fireworks display celebrating the close of yet another year of great food, free activities and star-studded entertainment. |
