North Dakota Seasonal Fairs & Festivals
15 seasonal events across North Dakota for 2026.
Recurring Happening nowRed River Market
Downtown Fargo's flagship farmers and makers market at Broadway Square, open Saturdays from 10 a.m.
4.5(19)Ransom County Fair
An agricultural fair in Lisbon.
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.
Recurring4.5(154)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.
4.4(980)Minot Christmas Art and Craft Show
A craft fair in Minot.
4.3(744)Bismarck Christmas Art and Craft Show
Come shop unique hand-made products for the gift-giving season.
Williston Falling into Winter Craft and Vendor Show
It will host a diverse group of crafters and vendors selling their unique items.
Dickens Village Holiday Festival
A craft fair in Garrison.
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.
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.
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 seasonal festivals are there in North Dakota?
Our directory lists 16 seasonal festivals across North Dakota for the 2026 season, including Big Iron Farm Show, Minot Christmas Art and Craft Show and North Dakota State Fair.
When is the best time for seasonal festivals in North Dakota?
North Dakota's seasonal festivals cluster in November and December — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular seasonal festivals in North Dakota?
By Google review score, Big Iron Farm Show in West Fargo ranks among the most popular, with a 4.5-star rating from 154 reviews.