Discover the Best of Minot Year-Round — From High-Octane Motorsports to Holiday Cheer!
Celebrate tradition and excitement all year on the State Fairgrounds: whether you’re revving into Labor Day with Motor Magic, embracing Scandinavian culture at Norsk Høstfest, cheering cowboys at the Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo, indulging in local wares at the Pride of Dakota Showcase, or kicking off the holidays at the Big One Craft Fair and Festival of Trees, this page brings you all the signature events that make our fairgrounds a hub of community and fun.
The Great Outdoor Liquidation Sale
January 16-20, 2026
This annual event showcases top-notch RVs, luxurious spa equipment, and powersports vehicles.
KMOT Ag Expo
January 28-30, 2026
The Midwest’s largest indoor farm show, featuring more than 350 exhibitors covering more than 1,000 booths.
Ryan Family Dealerships President’s Day Sale
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Home & Garden Show
March 6-7, 2026
With more than 150 vendors, you’ll find the support you need for your home improvement projects, whether they involve the great outdoors or the cozy indoors, from floor to ceiling.
KX Sport Show
March 13-15, 2026
This spring show promotes all things pertaining to the great outdoors of beautiful North Dakota and surrounding states and provinces.
Pheasants for the Future Banquet
March 20, 2026
Enjoy dinner, a silent auction, raffle drawings, and help out a great cause when you attend the 38th Annual Pheasants for the Future Banquet.
The Big One Craft Fair: Minot Spring Show
April 10-11, 2026
The 35th Annual Minot Spring Show includes over 250 booths showcasing products handmade from across the US. Over 175 exhibitors will fill their booths with arts, crafts, and baked goods that all have a touch of being handmade.
North Dakota State Fair
July 17-25, 2026
The North Dakota State Fair, held annually in Minot, North Dakota, has been a cherished tradition and the state’s premier event for over 60 years. With a diverse range of activities, exhibits, and entertainment, the Fair is North Dakota’s largest annual event, attracting over 330,000 visitors each year.
Motor Magic – The Largest Motorsports Festival in the Upper Midwest
September 4-6, 2026
Join us in Minot, ND, for Motor Magic—North Dakota’s can’t-miss Labor Day weekend tradition! Experience a high-octane lineup featuring the annual collector car auction, classic and custom car shows, drag racing, and dirt track auto action. Catch all the action from the grandstand and explore the excitement across the fairgrounds!
NORSK HØSTFEST
September 24-27, 2025
Velkommen to the Show! Norsk Høstfest is a yearly festival that takes place every autumn at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot. Enjoy four days filled with entertainment, concerts, heritage celebrations, authentic cuisine, shopping, camping, and so much more. Immerse yourself in the grandest Scandinavian festival in all of North America!
Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo
October 10-12, 2025
Where the best of the Dakotas compete! The 51st annual Badlands Circuit Finals Rodeo in Minot, N.D. The rodeo showcases the best cowboys and cowgirls and the best livestock in the Northern Plains.
Minot Pride of Dakota Showcase
October 24-25, 2025
The North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the Bank of North Dakota College SAVE Plan proudly present the Minot Pride of Dakota Showcase!
Stock up on your favorite North Dakota-made products and meet some of your local entrepreneurs. You will find unique products, including gourmet food, art, books, jewelry, sporting goods, home decor, apparel, children, pet items, and much more!
The Big One Craft Fair: Minot Christmas Show
November 7-8, 2025
The 50th Annual Minot Christmas Show includes over 300 booths showcasing products hand-made from across the US. Over 200 exhibitors will fill their booths with arts, crafts, and baked goods that all have a touch of being handmade.
Showcase of Business
November 2025
Presented by the Minot Area Chamber EDC, savor an enjoyable evening featuring a diverse selection of vendor booths representing local businesses. The night promises social interactions, delectable hors d’oeuvres, and an abundance of exciting prizes.
Dakota Hope Clinic’s Festival of Trees
November 21-22, 2025
The Festival of Trees is Minot’s landmark holiday event, held annually on the Friday and Saturday before Thanksgiving. This two-day celebration is the perfect way to kick off the Christmas season, offering fun and festive activities for the whole family.
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Nodak Speedway
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Nodak Speedway is a 3/8 mile dirt track located on the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot, ND. Races are Sunday nights May through September.
Magic City International Dragway
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MCID is an IHRA sanctioned, 1/8 – miles asphalt drag strip located on the ND State Fairgrounds, Minot, ND.
Dakota Flea Market
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Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Dakota Flea Market, where community and commerce come together in a vibrant setting. Explore unique finds, enjoy local flavors, and connect with fellow enthusiasts.
Minot Soccer Association
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Minot Soccer Association strives to provide Minot and surrounding areas a recreational and competitive environment for all soccer athletes.
Minot Curling Club
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Our leagues start after Thanksgiving each year and run until the end of March. We currently have 3 standard leagues on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday in addition to a military league that runs from Jan-Mar on Tuesdays.