North Dakota Family Fairs & Festivals
14 family events across North Dakota for 2026.
Recurring Happening nowMedora 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.
Recurring4.4(47)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.
RecurringPotato 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.
RecurringUnited 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.
Williston Falling into Winter Craft and Vendor Show
It will host a diverse group of crafters and vendors selling their unique items.
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.
4(5)Minot Holiday Flea Market
It will have a diverse group of crafters, bakers, junkers and collectors selling their items.
Williston Christmas Bonanza Craft and Vendor Show
It will host a diverse group of crafters and vendors selling their unique items.
Recurring4.4(980)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.
RecurringNorsk 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.
RecurringDeuce 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.
RecurringMandan 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.
RecurringFargo Ribfest
A competitive barbecue festival in downtown Fargo where pitmasters face off for best ribs and sauce, paired with live music and family activities.
RecurringChill 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.
Frequently asked questions
How many family events & festivals are there in North Dakota?
Our directory lists 19 family events & festivals across North Dakota for the 2026 season, including North Dakota State Fair, Downtown Grand Forks Street Fair and North Dakota Country Fest.
When is the best time for family events & festivals in North Dakota?
North Dakota's family events & festivals cluster in July and December — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular family events & festivals in North Dakota?
By Google review score, North Dakota State Fair in Minot ranks among the most popular, with a 4.4-star rating from 980 reviews.