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