Kick-off summer with three days of small-town family fun at this spot in North Dakota. Every year they hold an event full of shows and activities the whole family can enjoy all within their picture-perfect town. It’s a great way to really get into the spirit of the season while taking in all the entertainment, food, and fun provided. It’s coming up this weekend, so don’t delay in checking it out!

Oakes, North Dakota is a picture-perfect small town with a population of 1,721. It's located in Dickey County and every year they host their annual Irrigation Days. This year they'll be held from June 6th to June 9th, 2019.
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The Irrigation Days starts on Thursday, June 6, 2019, with free food from breakfast to lunch and community picnic. By the evening, the Karaoke Kickoff begins in the park.
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The Karaoke Kickoff is a singing competition full of fun with cash prizes for winners.
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The next day, Friday will have a hamburger feed, street dance, and of course, the Grand Parade.
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The whole family can enjoy the parade and vendors around town, and afterwards, the Bear Creek Roughriders will be hosting an event: a rodeo!
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Friday evening will have the Ranch Rodeo that anyone can go see. Enjoy all sorts of riding displays and competitions until dusk.
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Saturday of the Irrigation Days is perfect for shopping around town. Vendors will be set up, rummage sales can be found all throughout the community, and there will be an arts and crafts fair. The day will end with another street dance and rodeo.
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There will be plenty of fun for the kids at this event, too — from face painting to balloon artists, inflatables and rides, and story time character meets at a local bookstore. The entire event is great for the whole family!
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You can find all you need to know about the Irrigation Days at the Oakes Chamber of Commerce website right here.

What is your favorite way to celebrate the arrival of summer? Waterparks are a summer-only thing here in North Dakota, and they’re open again for the season. Find a list of the best waterparks in the state by clicking here.

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