Summer Is Here And These 10 County Fairs In North Dakota Are Going To Be A Blast
By Leah|Published June 22, 2019
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Leah moved to North Dakota when she was 12 years old and has traveled from the Red River Valley to the badlands and many places in between. She loves small-town life and currently enjoys living on a small farm in the ND prairie. She's always had a passion for writing and has participated in novel writing challenges such as NaNoWriMo multiple times. Her favorite part about this job is recognizing small businesses that deserve a boost and seeing the positive affect her articles can have on their traffic, especially in rural areas that might have otherwise gone overlooked.
Summer has officially started in 2019! Many counties across North Dakota are ready to host an old summertime favorite, the county fair! These timeless events bring communities together for days of spirited competition and fun. These are the kind of events to pack the whole family in the car and head over to enjoy the rides, food, entertainment, and more. Here is a list of just 10 of the awesome county fairs happening in North Dakota this summer – and you don’t want to miss them.
The Upper Missouri Valley Fair is gearing up to be five days full of fun from June 26-30th, 2019. Rides, vendors, competitions, and live entertainment will be provided at this family fun event. Even a Battle of the Burgers is part of the schedule! Click here for more information.
Address: 519 53rd Street East, Williston, ND, 58801
From August 22-25th, 2019, Lisbon, North Dakota will be host to the always enjoyable Ramsey County Fair. This fair has a rodeo, livestock shows, carnival, and everything else you'd expect at a classic county fair and so much more. Click here for more information.
Address: 612 7th Avenue West, Lisbon, ND, 58054
One of the biggest fairs in North Dakota is the massive Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo. This huge event has amazing live entertainment, a whole carnival worth of rides, tons of food vendors, and plenty more. You could easily spend the whole of July 9-14th, 2019 there and still have plenty to do. Click here for more information.
Address: 1805 Main Avenue West, West Fargo, ND, 58078
This timeless county fair will be held from July 11-14th, 2019 and is promising to be a blast. With events like the Ranch Rodeo, truck and tractor pulls, a parade, and more, it'll take you right back to the good old days in a way the whole family will appreciate. Click here for more information.
Address: 12 US-12, Bowman, ND, 58623
The Pembina County Fair has been happening every year for over 125 years, making it the oldest continuously running fair in North Dakota. This year will be their 126th annual county fair and it's only gotten better and better over the years. For 2019, it will be held from June 27-29th and feature a carnival, chuckwagon races, fireworks, concerts, and even an escape room. You don't want to miss it! Click here for more information.
Address: 149th Avenue NE, Hamilton, ND, 58238
Throughout June 26-29th, 2019, the Stutsman County Fair will be held in Jamestown, North Dakota. It checks all the county fair requirements off the list: carnival, rodeo, music, food, and - of course - fun! There will be plenty to see and do here throughout every single day its held. Click here for more information.
Address: 6th Avenue NW and 27th Street NW, Jamestown, ND, 58401
Logan, Emmons, and McIntosh Counties come together to form the Tri-County Fair in Wishek, North Dakota. This fair will be held from July 11-14th, 2019 and will delight you and your family in all sorts of ways. Kids and adults of all ages will all find something to enjoy here, guaranteed. Click here for more information.
Address: 8050 38th Avenue SE, Wishek, ND, 58495
Soak up the summer at this fun fair in Beulah, North Dakota. The Mercer County Fair is being held from July 11-14th, 2019. Throughout those days there is a schedule jam-packed with things to see, do, and experience at the fairgrounds. Click here for more information.
Address: 112 7th Street NE, Beulah, ND, 58523
During June 27-30th, 2019, the town of Rugby will be host to the wonderful Pierce County Fair. From a Ribfest to a demolition derby and all the typical county fair features you know and love, it truly has it all. Click here for more information.
Address: 210 1st Street NE, Rugby, ND, 58368
The 105th Walsh County Fair will be held in 2019 from October 16-19th. It's one of the last county fairs of the year. A lot of activities are in indoor arenas and buildings, so don't worry about the cold! It's still fantastic to experience all of that classic county fair fun. Click here for more information.
Address: 510 6th Street West, Park River, ND 58270
What county fairs do you plan on visiting in North Dakota this summer? There are many more than the ones listed here. After all, there are 53 counties in the state! The North Dakota Association of Fairs has a website to help put together a list of all the county fairs found throughout the state. You can visit it by clicking here.
A lot of these fairs are held in small towns you might not have heard of before. Discover more great small towns hiding across the North Dakota plains.
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