Attractions Special Events
july
22jul(jul 22)12:00 pm30(jul 30)7:00 pmKidSpace
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The Magic City Discovery Center will be at KidSpace again this year! Come explore the Lunar Playground, maneuver robots around the moon, and have fun at several STEAM stations!
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The Magic City Discovery Center will be at KidSpace again this year! Come explore the Lunar Playground, maneuver robots around the moon, and have fun at several STEAM stations!
Time
22 (Friday) 12:00 pm - 30 (Saturday) 7:00 pm
Location
JC Building
23jul9:15 amState ParadeBegins at the corner of Burdick and Broadway
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On Saturday July 23rd, don’t miss the largest parade in North Dakota! The parade starts at 9:15 a.m. sharp on the corner of Broadway and Burdick Expressway and runs to
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On Saturday July 23rd, don’t miss the largest parade in North Dakota! The parade starts at 9:15 a.m. sharp on the corner of Broadway and Burdick Expressway and runs to the Fairgrounds. Please contact the Parade office at 701-838-0104 with any questions.
Entry forms can be found here.
Time
(Saturday) 9:15 am
23jul3:00 pm5:00 pmPony PullEvent begins at 3:00pm
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Watch these small ponies pull! Two ponies make up each team and their combined weight determines if they will compete in the light weight or heavy weight class. Cash prizes
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Watch these small ponies pull! Two ponies make up each team and their combined weight determines if they will compete in the light weight or heavy weight class. Cash prizes are awarded to the top 9 teams.
Time
(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Arena 2
24jul5:00 pm7:00 pmHorse PullEvent begins at 5:00pm
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Large draft horse teams compete to see who can pull the heaviest load. This event always draws a large crowd. Cash prizes are awarded to the top 9 teams! The
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Large draft horse teams compete to see who can pull the heaviest load. This event always draws a large crowd. Cash prizes are awarded to the top 9 teams! The Horse Pull is a traditional Fair favorite.
Time
(Sunday) 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Arena 1
25jul11:00 am5:00 pmKMOT Pride of Dakota Day$1 Hot Dog Lunch 11:00-1:00
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Experience KMOT Pride of Dakota Day! Visit with local entrepreneurs and purchase products made exclusively in North Dakota. As a special treat,
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Experience KMOT Pride of Dakota Day! Visit with local entrepreneurs and purchase products made exclusively in North Dakota. As a special treat, the ND Department of Agriculture will offer a $1 Hot Dog lunch from 11am-1pm with all proceeds going to the ND FFA.
Time
(Monday) 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Festival Tent
26jul10:00 am4:00 pmFamily Day FestivalEvent begins at 10:00AM
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Come check out this year’s Family Day Festival sponsored by Bank of North Dakota College Save! There will be activities for kids under the Festival
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Come check out this year’s Family Day Festival sponsored by Bank of North Dakota College Save! There will be activities for kids under the Festival Tent all day with the help of local non-profits. Bring the kids and have a blast at our Family Day Festival! We can’t wait to see you there!
If you are a non-profit and would like to participate, please contact the State Fair office at 701-857-7620.
Location: State Fair Park
Time
(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Festival Tent
26julAll DayMilitary Appreciation DayBeef Picnic - 11:00-1:00
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The Fair says “Thank You” to military families by providing discounts during the Fair on Tuesday, July 26. Sponsored by the ND Beef Commission in partnership with
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The Fair says “Thank You” to military families by providing discounts during the Fair on Tuesday, July 26. Sponsored by the ND Beef Commission in partnership with the ND Stockmen’s Association, and ND CattleWomen the 15th Annual Beef Industry Military Appreciation Picnic, a free roast beef picnic for active duty, reserve and National Guard members and their families. The picnic lunch will be offered from 11am-1pm, located behind Commercial II building on NE corner of Fairgrounds. There are also free carnival rides 1pm to 3pm with Military ID. Coupons will be available soon at the Chamber of Commerce or at the Minot Air Force Base Visitor Center. (DIGITAL COUPONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED, MUST HAVE PHYSICAL COUPON IN HAND)
Location: By Commercial II
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All Day (Tuesday)
27julAll DayKX/Co-op DayIce cream social at 2:00
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Join the local Co-ops of North Dakota for a pancake and sausage breakfast served from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. North of Commercial Building II. Visit with North Dakota co-ops throughout the
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Join the local Co-ops of North Dakota for a pancake and sausage breakfast served from 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. North of Commercial Building II. Visit with North Dakota co-ops throughout the day and enjoy an ice cream social at 2pm in the afternoon under the Festival tent in the State Fair Park.
Time
All Day (Wednesday)
Location
Festival Tent
27jul1:30 pm4:30 pmKids' Show-De-OShowtime: 1:30-4:30pm
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Watch youngsters display their talents in junior rodeo events at the NDSF Show-De-O. This event is sponsored by the ND Equine Association and ND Horse Expo. There are
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Watch youngsters display their talents in junior rodeo events at the NDSF Show-De-O. This event is sponsored by the ND Equine Association and ND Horse Expo.
There are 4 age divisions and 5 competitions for little buckaroos! Spots fill up quickly and pre-registration is required by July 1, 2022.
Time
(Wednesday) 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Arena 2
27jul(jul 27)6:30 pm28(jul 28)7:00 pmMutton Bustin'Event begins at 6:30
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How long can your little buck-a-roo hold on? Mutton Bustin’ will put little cowboys and girls against some not so tough sheep for the ride of their lives! The event will
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How long can your little buck-a-roo hold on? Mutton Bustin’ will put little cowboys and girls against some not so tough sheep for the ride of their lives! The event will be the pre-show to our popular Ranch Rodeo on both Wednesday and Thursday at 6:30 each night. Pre-registration is required.
Time
27 (Wednesday) 6:30 pm - 28 (Thursday) 7:00 pm
Location
Arena 1
28jul10:30 am3:00 pmSenior Day FestivalEvent begins at 10:30 AM
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Come celebrate “Christmas in July” at the annual Senior Day Festival sponsored by Trinity Health. The Festival will include entertainment, vendor booths, and
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Come celebrate “Christmas in July” at the annual Senior Day Festival sponsored by Trinity Health. The Festival will include entertainment, vendor booths, and tons of games (including bingo) with prizes to be won.. Festivities begin at 10:30 am with cookies, coffee and Presentation of Colors. The day will conclude at 3:00 pm with the drawing for the Grand Prize (winner must be present). If you are interested in being a vendor at Senior Day, please check out the application here.
Location: Upper Atrium
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Time
(Thursday) 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Location
State Fair Center
28jul11:00 am4:00 pmWater Day - Festival O' FunEvent begins at 11:00am
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Water, Water everywhere! Join booth exhibitors under the Festival Tent in the State Fair Park from 11am – 4pm on July 28. Take part in trivia games, prize drawings and
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Water, Water everywhere! Join booth exhibitors under the Festival Tent in the State Fair Park from 11am – 4pm on July 28. Take part in trivia games, prize drawings and Frost Fest snow cones! Sponsored by the ND Water Education Foundation.
Time
(Thursday) 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Festival Tent
29jul10:00 am5:00 pm811 DayEvent begins at 10:00AM
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Back for their 7th year, ND One Call will be providing hydrovacing & line locating demonstrations in the SRT State Fair Park.
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Back for their 7th year, ND One Call will be providing hydrovacing & line locating demonstrations in the SRT State Fair Park. This day under the festival tent will have fun giveaways and lots of educational opportunities. “Call Before You Dig!”
Time
(Friday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Festival Tent