FAIRS & FESTIVALS IN NORTH DAKOTA

1. United Tribes Powwow

The United Tribes Technical College International Powwow is held every second weekend in September. This is a contest powwow, where dancers and singers compete for prize money. Judges selected by the Head Dance Judges will evaluate a dancer’s performance based on knowledge and skill of their category; keeping time with the drum; and regalia. The UTTC International Powwow is one of the last large outdoor events on the northern Great Plains powwow circuit. For that reason, this annual event is known as the Home of the Champions.

2. Downtowner Street Fair

Each fall, the Downtowners produce an arts, craft, and food show called Street Fair. This event was created by the Downtowners in 1973 as “Customer Appreciation Days” then grew into a full blown Street Fair. Street Fair is now in its 51st year. Arts, craft, and food vendors will once again line the streets of Downtown Bismarck.

3. Applefest

Music festival featuring family activities, food and craft vendors and more!

4. Norsk Hosfest

Norsk Høstfest is a four-day Scandinavian cultural festival in Minot, ND, featuring top-tier entertainment, genuine cuisine, skilled artisans, merchandise, camping, and many other attractions.

5. North Dakota Tourism - Festivals and Fairs

Find hundreds of family-friendly events, fairs and festivals throughout the year - celebrations of the seasons, cultural heritage, favorite foods and more. A few of the annual events include snow days, shiverfests, film festivals, ribfests, oktoberfests, local and state fairs, expos, rodeos, powwows, street fairs, art and craft fairs, and festivals celebrating chokecherries, rhubarb, turkeys, watermelon, potatoes, sunflowers, and sauerkraut.