Entertainment Free Stages
july
22julAll Day30Giant SandboxAll day

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Sit back and relax on a bench and enjoy your favorite ND State Fair Food, while your children burn off some energy and use their imagination in the ND State
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Sit back and relax on a bench and enjoy your favorite ND State Fair Food, while your children burn off some energy and use their imagination in the ND State Fair Giant Sandbox located next to the Kids Kingdom.
Time
july 22 (Friday) - 30 (Saturday)
Location
Near Kid's Kingdom
22jul(jul 22)11:00 am30(jul 30)9:00 pmFur Traders RendezvousHours: 11:00-9:00pm

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Enjoy ND’s history at the Fur Traders Rendezvous. Demonstrations include trade house display, a tipi display, fiddly playing, as well as historic drawing and painting, you’re sure to learn a
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Enjoy ND’s history at the Fur Traders Rendezvous. Demonstrations include trade house display, a tipi display, fiddly playing, as well as historic drawing and painting, you’re sure to learn a load of new trades! This stage is sponsored by First Western Bank & Trust.
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22 (Friday) 11:00 am - 30 (Saturday) 9:00 pm
22julAll Day30Crop PlotAll day

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The North Dakota State Fair has partnered up with the NDSU North Central Research Extension Center to plant our annual crop plot. This crop plot
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The North Dakota State Fair has partnered up with the NDSU North Central Research Extension Center to plant our annual crop plot. This crop plot displays crops typical to the plains and valley of North Dakota. This year’s crop will include corn, soybeans, peas, and canola. Stop by for a close up view of what these crops look like as they grow.
Sponsored by: Bayer Crop Science, National Sunflower Association, Northern Pulse Growers Association, ND Corn Utilization Council, & ND Soybean Council.
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Time
july 22 (Friday) - 30 (Saturday)
Location
State Fair Park
22julAll Day30Stage 5: Paul Bunyan Lumberjack ShowShowtimes: 12:30pm, 4:00pm, & 6:00pm

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If you want great old-fashioned fun and family entertainment, the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show is where you want to be! The show is filled with action packed competition, and plenty
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If you want great old-fashioned fun and family entertainment, the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show is where you want to be! The show is filled with action packed competition, and plenty of laughter. The Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show features only quality Lumberjack competitors known throughout the world.
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july 22 (Friday) - 30 (Saturday)
22julAll Day30Nick Smith: Chainsaw ArtistShowtimes: 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:30pm, & 6:30pm

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With five, 1-hour shows per day, Nick offers Professional Chainsaw Carving Demonstrations. This includes: speed-carving demonstrations, creating wood sculptures including; birds, mammals, fish, abstract, local/state specific animals, signs, wall hanging
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With five, 1-hour shows per day, Nick offers Professional Chainsaw Carving Demonstrations. This includes: speed-carving demonstrations, creating wood sculptures including; birds, mammals, fish, abstract, local/state specific animals, signs, wall hanging slabs, structural/architectural type of pieces, like farm equipment, barns, and cabins. He will be located in the West Park!
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july 22 (Friday) - 30 (Saturday)
22julAll Day30Stage 3: The Canine Stars Stunt Dog ShowShowtimes: 1:00pm, 4:00pm, & 7:00pm

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Come watch America’s favorite stunt dogs as they spin, soar, and show off their tricks! You’ll be mesmerized as these dogs compete in challenges like frisbee routines, racing and high-jumping.
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Come watch America’s favorite stunt dogs as they spin, soar, and show off their tricks! You’ll be mesmerized as these dogs compete in challenges like frisbee routines, racing and high-jumping.
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july 22 (Friday) - 30 (Saturday)
22julAll Day30ND Game & Fish Outdoors Skills ParkHours: 1:00-7:00pm

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The ND Game & Fish Outdoor Skills Park is open daily 1:00pm-7:00pm! Visitors to the park will be treated to an array of exhibits and useful information about ND outdoors,
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The ND Game & Fish Outdoor Skills Park is open daily 1:00pm-7:00pm! Visitors to the park will be treated to an array of exhibits and useful information about ND outdoors, including hands-on instructions in fishing, hunters safety, archery and trapping. The area is shaded by cottonwoord and box elder trees providing the perfect shaded area on a sunny day! Most activities in the park are designed to give you the hands on experience you’re looking for. Stop by the Skills Park to fish, learn some archery, or just grab some cool shade.
Time
july 22 (Friday) - 30 (Saturday)
Location
Outdoor Skills Park
22julAll Day30Stage 8: Nerveless NockShowtimes: 12:30pm, 3:30pm, & 6:15pm

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The Nerveless Nocks are descendants of the Swiss Circus Family Nock and are among the most respected aerial stunt artists in the world today! Since 1954, the Nerveless Nocks have
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The Nerveless Nocks are descendants of the Swiss Circus Family Nock and are among the most respected aerial stunt artists in the world today! Since 1954, the Nerveless Nocks have been thrilling audiences across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and world-wide.
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july 22 (Friday) - 30 (Saturday)
22julAll Day30Stage 7: All American High Dive ShowShowtimes: 1:30pm, 3:30pm & 6:30pm

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The show features all the standards that you have come to know and love. The fire dive, 80-foot-high dive, clown diving and our world-famous man out of the audience comedy
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The show features all the standards that you have come to know and love. The fire dive, 80-foot-high dive, clown diving and our world-famous man out of the audience comedy act. In addition, the set and team are decorated to follow a patriotic theme. An all-American show with all American good looks!
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july 22 (Friday) - 30 (Saturday)
22julAll Day30Stage 4: Daryl's Racing PigsShowtimes: 12:30 pm, 3:00 pm, & 5:30pm

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A long-time favorite at the North Dakota State Fair, Daryl’s racing pigs are back by popular demand. When the gates open, cheer on your favorite little pig as it races
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A long-time favorite at the North Dakota State Fair, Daryl’s racing pigs are back by popular demand. When the gates open, cheer on your favorite little pig as it races its competitors around the track! This is one show you won’t want to miss! Show times at 12:30 pm, 3:00 pm, and 5:30 pm all nine days of Fair.
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july 22 (Friday) - 30 (Saturday)
22julAll Day25Stage 1: Jared SherlockShowtimes: 12:30pm, 3:30pm, & 6:00pm

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Jared Sherlock is an award-winning illusionist and comic magician. His modern magic and clean comedy entertainment is featured at corporate events, theaters, colleges, and fairs nationwide. Audience members joining Jared
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Jared Sherlock is an award-winning illusionist and comic magician. His modern magic and clean comedy entertainment is featured at corporate events, theaters, colleges, and fairs nationwide. Audience members joining Jared onstage, high-energy comedy juggling, and a contemporary performance of the infamous bullet-catch using a paintball gun are just a few of the things you might encounter during Jared’s show. Clients seeking a larger production can request our Illusion Show. Jared will saw-in-half his beautiful assistant and perform a stunning visual escape. Your guests will be entertained with Las Vegas style illusions, infused with all of the funny and interactive elements of his solo performances. As a national award-winning entrepreneur, Jared can explore themes of creative communication, leadership, and teamwork during team-building workshops, and as an emcee for corporate meetings, banquets, and fundraisers.
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Time
july 22 (Friday) - 25 (Monday)
22julAll Day26Stage 2: Doo-Wah RidersShowtimes: 2:00pm, 5:00pm, & 10:00pm

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There is no one else like the Doo-Wah Riders. For 40 years they have been riding their own patch of the musical range throughout the west. They possess the rare
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There is no one else like the Doo-Wah Riders. For 40 years they have been riding their own patch of the musical range throughout the west. They possess the rare combination of many years of experience and youthful energy, fired by a love for what they do. The Doo-Wahs are country, with a unique, original sound. They define their sound as “high energy country with a Cajun twist”. Their tight musicianship and powerful arrangements of classic, contemporary, and original songs have made them favorites everywhere they go. They will be located on Stage 2!
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july 22 (Friday) - 26 (Tuesday)
22jul(jul 22)11:30 pm30(jul 30)6:00 pmDakota TalentState Fair Park

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Enjoy local talent at its best as artists from across the region take the stage to showcase their music and various talents everyday from 11:30 pm – 6:30 pm. If you
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Enjoy local talent at its best as artists from across the region take the stage to showcase their music and various talents everyday from 11:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
If you are interested in performing at this stage, please fill out this application.
Time
22 (Friday) 11:30 pm - 30 (Saturday) 6:00 pm
Location
Dakota Talent Stage
26julAll Day30Stage 1: Chicago Honey Bear DancersShowtimes: 12:30pm, 3:30pm, & 6:00pm

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These family-friendly entertainers perform a high-energy variety song and dance show that is perfect for the entire family! Featuring an American Idol Singer, professionally trained dancers, and hits from Taylor
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These family-friendly entertainers perform a high-energy variety song and dance show that is perfect for the entire family! Featuring an American Idol Singer, professionally trained dancers, and hits from Taylor Swift, Jonas Brothers, Elvis, and many more, it is sure to entertain the entire family! Find the Honey Bears at 12:30, 3:30, and 6:00pm on July 26-30.
Don’t miss out on the Kid’s Dance Workshops! Kids of any age will learn popular dance moves from seasoned professionals, valuable life lessons, and will be able to perform their newly learned dances in front of family and friends. There will even be a chance to take photos with the Honey Bears following the workshop!
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Time
july 26 (Tuesday) - 30 (Saturday)
27julAll Day30Stage 2: Huckleberry RoadShowtimes: 2:00pm, 5:00pm, & 10:00pm

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Huckleberry Road is a hard – hitting country rock band based out of Reno, Nevada. Fronted by two multitalented industry veterans, Robert Clark and Anthony Vairetta, Huckleberry Road has been
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Huckleberry Road is a hard – hitting country rock band based out of Reno, Nevada. Fronted by two multitalented industry veterans, Robert Clark and Anthony Vairetta, Huckleberry Road has been rocking the west coast stages for over 17 years. Backed by Dillon Secklin on drums, your ears won’t believe what they are hearing! From Prince’s “Purple Rain” to today’s Top 40 Country including Chris Stapleton’s “Fire Away” plus everything in between including original songs you won’t want to miss!
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july 27 (Wednesday) - 30 (Saturday)