Medora Musical Devils Run Car Show, Devils Lake Annual Events and Festivals The “most outgoing” – that’s ano<strong>the</strong>r way we’ve been described by <strong>the</strong> university folks who said we’re so friendly. Well, we suspect your <strong>to</strong>ur group is pretty outgoing as well. So it will fit in well and have a great time at our many events and festivals celebrating arts, culture, heritage and just about anything else that seems worth celebrating. You’re all invited, and it’s going <strong>to</strong> be fun! Find a complete listing <strong>of</strong> events and festivals at ND<strong>to</strong>urism.com. Grand Cities Art Fest, Grand Forks <strong>North</strong> Dakota Group Travel Guide 25 ND<strong>to</strong>urism.com 800-435-5663
April - third weekend University <strong>of</strong> <strong>North</strong> Dakota Indian Association Time-Out Wacipi, Grand Forks Celebration <strong>of</strong> American Indian culture. Enjoy music, dancers and his<strong>to</strong>ry presentations. Memorial Day - Labor Day The Medora Musical, Medora Broadway-style western musical includes singing, dancing and national variety acts. Memorial Day weekend Devils Run Car Show & Rod Run, Devils Lake A variety <strong>of</strong> cars at this large rod run and car show. June - second weekend Grand Cities Art Fest, Grand Forks Arts and crafts vendors line up on both sides <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Red</strong> <strong>River</strong> and beautiful Greenway. Fort Lincoln Festival, Mandan Special presentations, military encampments, native crafts, music, food and outdoor performances. June - third weekend Lewis and Clark Days, Washburn Parade, street dance, vendors, antique car show and crafts fair. July - second weekend Sodbuster Days, Fort Ransom Horse farming, pioneer skills and crafts, music and family show. Tatanka Festival, James<strong>to</strong>wn Rare albino buffalo birthday celebration with crafts, foods, activities and parade. July - third weekend Ukrainian Cultural Festival, Dickinson Three-day festival with Ukrainian food, <strong>to</strong>urs, dances and concert. August - first weekend “FAME” Summer Festival, International Peace Garden near Dunseith Fun, art, music, food, car show, ballet and concerts. August - third weekend Fargo Blues Festival, Fargo World-class blues bands, vendors and food. August - fourth weekend Fort Union Trading Post Rendezvous & Living His<strong>to</strong>ry, Willis<strong>to</strong>n Re-enac<strong>to</strong>rs portray American Fur Company employees and American Indians <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 19th century. September - first weekend United Tribes International Powwow, Bismarck Celebration and competition <strong>of</strong> dancers and singers from <strong>the</strong> U.S. and <strong>Canada</strong>. End <strong>of</strong> September - first week <strong>of</strong> Oc<strong>to</strong>ber Norsk Høstfest, Minot Celebrate heritage and culture <strong>of</strong> five Nordic countries with food, crafts, music and world-class entertainment. November-December - last weekend <strong>of</strong> November, first two weekends <strong>of</strong> December Dickens Village Festival, Garrison Three weekends full <strong>of</strong> Christmas spirit with street vendors, carolers, parade and performances <strong>of</strong> “A Christmas Carol.” Powwows held statewide Free Things To Do There are some great reasons why organizations like AAA keep saying <strong>North</strong> Dakota is one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> most affordable vacation destinations in <strong>the</strong> United States. One reason is all <strong>the</strong> FREE attractions and activities. From his<strong>to</strong>rical sites, <strong>to</strong> museums, <strong>to</strong> a down<strong>to</strong>wn sidewalk signed and imprinted by favorite Hollywood and Nashville stars — we have a lot <strong>to</strong> show, and we’re happy <strong>to</strong> share! • Chief Looking’s Village His<strong>to</strong>ric Site, Bismarck • Double Ditch Indian Village, Bismarck • <strong>North</strong> Dakota Heritage Center, Bismarck • State Capi<strong>to</strong>l Tour, Bismarck • Celebrity Walk <strong>of</strong> Fame, Fargo • Roger Maris Museum, Fargo • Walk <strong>of</strong> Fame, Fargo • Japanese Garden, Grand Forks • The Greenway, Grand Forks • Frontier Village, James<strong>to</strong>wn • Five Nations Arts Center, Mandan • Scandinavian Heritage Park, Minot • Knife <strong>River</strong> Indian Villages National His<strong>to</strong>ric Site, Stan<strong>to</strong>n • Assumption Abbey, Richard<strong>to</strong>n • Enchanted Highway, Regent • Geographical Center <strong>of</strong> <strong>North</strong> America, Rugby • Eight Bridges Tour, Valley City • Fort Union Trading Post National His<strong>to</strong>ric Site, Willis<strong>to</strong>n • 10 Scenic Byways and Backways Look for more unique “Free things <strong>to</strong> do,” on ND<strong>to</strong>urism.com. Fargo Blues Festival <strong>North</strong> Dakota Group Travel Guide 26 ND<strong>to</strong>urism.com 800-435-5663
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