North Dakota Country Fest
About this event
The North Dakota Country Fest is a music festival in New Salem, North Dakota. The 2026 event takes place Jul 8–11, 2026. It holds a 4.6-star rating from 7 Google reviews. A four-day camping country music festival near the world's largest Holstein cow, Salem Sue, drawing national headliners and thousands of fans to rural Morton County. One of the northern Plains' biggest outdoor concert weekends, running July 8-11, 2026.
Annual, four days in early July
Location & directions
1000 8th St N, New Salem, ND 58563
Frequently asked questions
When is North Dakota Country Fest 2026?
North Dakota Country Fest takes place Jul 8–11, 2026 in New Salem, North Dakota. Annual, four days in early July
Where is North Dakota Country Fest held?
North Dakota Country Fest is held in New Salem, North Dakota, at 1000 8th St N, New Salem, ND 58563.
What is North Dakota Country Fest?
A four-day camping country music festival near the world's largest Holstein cow, Salem Sue, drawing national headliners and thousands of fans to rural Morton County.
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