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North Dakota Fairs & Festivals 2026

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Medora Musical — MedoraRecurring Happening now
MusicCulturalFamily

Medora Musical

The Greatest Show in the West, a beloved outdoor country-and-western revue in the Badlands celebrating Theodore Roosevelt, Medora history, and the American West.

Jun 3 – Sep 12Medora
Red River Market — FargoRecurring Happening now
Food FestivalArtisanSeasonal

Red River Market

Downtown Fargo's flagship farmers and makers market at Broadway Square, open Saturdays from 10 a.m.

Jul 11 – Oct 31Fargo
Bismarck Capital Afair — Bismarck4.6(22)In 10 days
CraftFood FestivalMusic

Bismarck Capital Afair

There will be over 100 artisans from across the country selling a variety of wares.

Sat–Sun, Aug 1–2Bismarck
The Fargo Fiber Arts Festival — West Fargo5(2)In 10 days
CraftFood FestivalCultural

The Fargo Fiber Arts Festival

A craft fair in West Fargo.

Sat–Sun, Aug 1–2West Fargo
Williston Summer Craft and Vendor Show — Williston4.5(91)
CraftArtisan

Williston Summer Craft and Vendor Show

It will host a diverse group of crafters and vendors selling their unique items.

Sat, Aug 8Williston
Downtown Grand Forks Street Fair — Grand ForksRecurring4.4(47)
ArtisanFood FestivalFamily

Downtown Grand Forks Street Fair

A two-day downtown street fair in Grand Forks with vendors, food, and live entertainment along the city's historic core.

Fri–Sat, Aug 21–22Grand Forks
Ransom County Fair — Lisbon4.5(19)
AgriculturalFood FestivalSeasonal

Ransom County Fair

An agricultural fair in Lisbon.

Aug 26–30Lisbon
Potato Bowl USA — Grand ForksRecurring
CulturalFamilySeasonal

Potato Bowl USA

Grand Forks's 60th annual Potato Bowl USA, a weeklong community celebration of the Red River Valley potato industry and UND football tradition.

Aug 31 – Sep 5Grand Forks
Minot End of Summer Flea Market — Minot4(5)
CraftArtisan

Minot End of Summer Flea Market

A craft fair in Minot.

Sat–Sun, Sep 5–6Minot
United Tribes International Powwow — BismarckRecurring
CulturalFamilySeasonal

United Tribes International Powwow

One of the last large outdoor powwows on the northern Great Plains circuit and known as the Home of the Champions, this contest powwow draws dancers and drummers from across North America.

Fri–Sun, Sep 11–13Bismarck
Big Iron Farm Show — West FargoRecurring4.5(154)
AgriculturalSeasonal

Big Iron Farm Show

The largest farm show in the upper Midwest, with 900-plus exhibit booths, field demonstrations, and agribusiness networking across three days each September.

Tue–Thu, Sep 15–17West Fargo
Williston Autumn Finds Craft and Vendor Show — Williston
CraftArtisan

Williston Autumn Finds Craft and Vendor Show

It will host a diverse group of crafters and vendors selling their unique items.

Sat, Sep 19Williston
Fort Ransom Marketplace Festival — Fort Ransom4.4(11)
CraftFood FestivalMusic

Fort Ransom Marketplace Festival

This event will feature a diverse group of juried vendors including artists, crafters, photographers, musicians, wine makers, food vendors, and more.

Sat–Sun, Sep 26–27Fort Ransom
Minot Fall Flea Market — Minot4(5)
CraftArtisan

Minot Fall Flea Market

It will have a diverse group of crafters, bakers, junkers and collectors selling their items.

Sat–Sun, Oct 3–4Minot
Grafton Fall Arts And Craft Show — Grafton4(5)
CraftFood FestivalArtisan

Grafton Fall Arts And Craft Show

There will be over 30 vendors selling a wide variety of handmade products and some of your favorite product lines.

Sat, Oct 10Grafton
Williston Fall Craft and Vendor Show — Williston4.3(120)
CraftArtisan

Williston Fall Craft and Vendor Show

It will host a diverse group of crafters and vendors selling their unique items.

Sat, Oct 10Williston
Fargo Fall Art and Craft Show — Fargo5(2)
CraftFood FestivalArtisan

Fargo Fall Art and Craft Show

A craft fair in Fargo.

Fri–Sat, Oct 23–24Fargo
Williston Trick or Treat Craft and Vendor Show — Williston5(9)
CraftArtisan

Williston Trick or Treat Craft and Vendor Show

It will host a diverse array of crafters and vendors selling their items.

Sat, Oct 24Williston
Minot Autumn Flea Market — Minot
CraftArtisan

Minot Autumn Flea Market

It will have a diverse group of crafters, bakers, junkers and collectors selling their items.

Sat–Sun, Oct 31 – Nov 1Minot
Minot Christmas Art and Craft Show — Minot4.4(980)
CraftFood FestivalSeasonal

Minot Christmas Art and Craft Show

A craft fair in Minot.

Fri–Sat, Nov 6–7Minot
Williston Autumn Craft and Vendor Show — Williston4.3(120)
CraftArtisan

Williston Autumn Craft and Vendor Show

A craft fair in Williston.

Sat, Nov 7Williston
Jamestown Craft Show — Jamestown4.4(41)
CraftArtisan

Jamestown Craft Show

A craft fair in Jamestown.

Sun, Nov 8Jamestown
Bismarck Christmas Art and Craft Show — Bismarck4.3(744)
CraftFood FestivalSeasonal

Bismarck Christmas Art and Craft Show

Come shop unique hand-made products for the gift-giving season.

Fri–Sat, Nov 20–21Bismarck
Williston Falling into Winter Craft and Vendor Show — Williston
CraftSeasonalFamily

Williston Falling into Winter Craft and Vendor Show

It will host a diverse group of crafters and vendors selling their unique items.

Sat, Nov 21Williston
Dickens Village Holiday Festival — Garrison
CraftCulturalSeasonal

Dickens Village Holiday Festival

A craft fair in Garrison.

Fri–Sat, Nov 27–28Garrison
Dickens Village Festival — GarrisonRecurring
CulturalSeasonalFamily

Dickens Village Festival

A Victorian holiday festival on the shores of Lake Sakakawea, transforming Garrison into a Dickens-era village with lighted parades, live reindeer, horse-drawn wagons, and festive food.

Fri–Sat, Dec 4–5Garrison
Minot Holiday Flea Market — Minot4(5)
CraftSeasonalFamily

Minot Holiday Flea Market

It will have a diverse group of crafters, bakers, junkers and collectors selling their items.

Sat–Sun, Dec 5–6Minot
Williston Christmas Bonanza Craft and Vendor Show — Williston
CraftSeasonalFamily

Williston Christmas Bonanza Craft and Vendor Show

It will host a diverse group of crafters and vendors selling their unique items.

Sat, Dec 5Williston
North Dakota State Fair — MinotRecurring4.4(980)
AgriculturalFamilySeasonal

North Dakota State Fair

North Dakota's premier state fair and one of the largest summer gatherings in the upper Midwest, drawing hundreds of thousands over nine days each July.

TBAMinot
Norsk Hostfest — MinotRecurring
CulturalFood FestivalFamily

Norsk Hostfest

North America's largest Scandinavian festival, a four-day celebration of Nordic heritage with authentic food, music, dance, artisan crafts, and cultural exhibits at the State Fair Center.

TBAMinot
Deuce of August — MountainRecurring
CulturalFood FestivalFamily

Deuce of August

North Dakota's oldest ethnic festival, celebrating Icelandic heritage in the Pembina Gorge community of Mountain with parades, traditional food, music, and family gatherings.

TBAMountain
Mandan Rodeo Days — MandanRecurring
CulturalFamilySeasonal

Mandan Rodeo Days

Mandan's Independence Day celebration and PRCA rodeo, a Fourth of July tradition in Morton County with parades, fireworks, carnival rides, and championship rodeo performances.

TBAMandan
Fargo Ribfest — FargoRecurring
Food FestivalMusicFamily

Fargo Ribfest

A competitive barbecue festival in downtown Fargo where pitmasters face off for best ribs and sauce, paired with live music and family activities.

TBAFargo
Chill Fest — FargoRecurring
SeasonalFamilyCultural

Chill Fest

Fargo's winter festival at Broadway Square, with ice carving, warming fires, food and drink, and family-friendly cold-weather activities in the heart of downtown.

TBAFargo

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