State Fairs & County Fairs in North Dakota

Major Statewide Fairs & Signature Festivals North Dakota State Fair – Minot The largest annual event in North Dakota, held each July with concerts, carnival rides, livestock shows, exhibits, food, and family fun. Norsk Høstfest – Minot The largest Scandinavian festival in North America, held each September at the ND State Fairgrounds. Features Nordic culture, music, food, crafts, and entertainment. North Dakota Winter Show – Valley City A major agricultural and livestock show each March, with a rodeo, trade show, concerts, and more. Roughrider Days Fair & Expo – Dickinson Western celebration in late June/early July with rodeo, demolition derby, concerts, carnival, and parade. Red River Valley Fair – West Fargo Large regional fair each July with concerts, rides, livestock, and food. Fargo Ribfest – Fargo Popular summer festival with national rib vendors, music, and family activities. Upper Missouri Valley Fair – Williston Large fair for western North Dakota with rides, livestock, and concerts. ND Country Fest – New Salem The state’s largest country music festival, held in July with national headliners and camping. Bismarck Capital A’Fair – Bismarck Major summer arts and crafts festival on the Capitol grounds, with 100+ artisans, food, and music. The Big One Art & Craft Fair – Bismarck, Fargo, Minot Large juried craft and vendor fairs held in spring and fall in multiple cities. County & Regional Fairs Mercer County Fair – Beulah Bottineau County Fair – Bottineau Bowman County Fair – Bowman Greater Grand Forks Fair & Exhibition – Grand Forks Pembina County Fair – Hamilton Stutsman County Fair – Jamestown Ransom County Fair – Lisbon McLean County Fair – Underwood McKenzie County Fair – Watford City Ward County Fair – Minot Walsh County Fair – Park River LaMoure County Summerfest – LaMoure Foster County Fair – Carrington Grand Forks County Fair – Grand Forks Logan County Fair – Napoleon Morton County Fair – New Salem Ramsey County Fair – Devils Lake Richland County Fair – Wahpeton Sargent County Fair – Forman Sheridan County Fair – McClusky Sioux County Fair – Fort Yates Steele County Fair – Finley Traill County Fair – Hillsboro Wells County Fair – Fessenden Williams County Fair – Williston Other Notable Festivals & Events Mandan Art in the Park Festival – Mandan Independence Day arts, crafts, food, and music festival. North Dakota Country Fest – New Salem Multi-day country music festival with national and regional acts. Fargo Food Truck Festival – Fargo Food trucks, live music, and family activities. Fargo-Moorhead Pride – Fargo LGBTQ+ pride festival with parade, music, and community events. Bacon, Bloodys & Brews Festival – Dickinson Food and beverage festival featuring bacon, Bloody Marys, and craft beer. Fargo Marathon – Fargo Major running event with races, music, and festivities. Fargo Downtown Street Fair – Fargo Large summer street fair with vendors, food, and entertainment. Frostival – Fargo-Moorhead Winter festival with snow sculptures, sledding, and outdoor fun. Minot Christmas Show – Minot Large holiday craft and vendor fair.