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Babies & Toddlers Race to the Finish

Does your little bundle of joy have a need for speed? Whether they are still in diapers or are already trotting about on their own, it will be an amusing sight to see your baby hurry his or her way to you at the finish line! Contestants for the Diaper Derby can be up to [...]

Josh Duhamel Named Grand Marshal of State Parade

The State Parade will be taking place this year on July 20, 2013, and State Parade Chairman Jim Clifford is ecstatic to be taking on a new theme “Transforming North Dakota”. He is even more excited to announce that Minot’s very own, Josh Duhamel will hold the position as the Grand Marshal of the State [...]

Run to the Fair!

Its time to lace up those running shoes and get training! The 2013 Run the Route 5K and Fun Run will be ushering in the ND State Parade on Saturday, July 20. This fun race, sponsored by Mile One Running Store, The Magic City Striders, and Minot Daily News, is open to all ages, so [...]

Searching for the Next Freddie Flickertail

The North Dakota State Fair is searching for a fun, outgoing individual to be our mascot, Freddie the Flickertail! Be the official ambassador of the North Dakota State Fair, greet guests, attend special events, pose for photos and live the life of a Fair celebrity! We are also looking for an escort for Freddie, so [...]

Tim McGraw’s Superstar Summer

Fans can catch Tim McGraw along with some of his superstar friends this Sunday, May 19, when he helps kick off the 2013 Touring Season in ACM Presents: Tim McGraw’s Superstar Summer. The special airs on CBS at 8pm central time. The two hour concert features Tim performing songs from his latest album, Two Lanes of Freedom. Jason Aldean, [...]

Pedal Your Way to the Finish

It’s time to put the pedal to the metal in the 2013 Kids Tractor Pedal Pull! We are looking for kids ages 4-12 bursting with energy to be a part in some 2013 North Dakota State Fair Great. Big. Fun. and score some awesome prizes! Miniature tractors will be weighted and pedaled to victory in front [...]

Area Volunteers Reach to Create 500,000 Life-Saving Meals

Through a partnership between Central & Western North Dakota and Twin Cities-based Feed My Starving Children (FMSC), hundreds of volunteers will work to feed thousandsof starving children in the developing  world. This FMSC MobilePack event will take place November 23, 2013 at the North Dakota State Fair Center in Minot, ND. This event was first [...]

Not Your Typical Rodeo!

The North Dakota State Fair is geared up for some Great. Big. Fun. and ready to watch you and your team compete in the 2013 Ranch Rodeo.  In this 6th annual competition teams of cowboys and cowgirls will compete against each other in events that display somewhat typical ranch jobs, such as trailer loading, team mugging and [...]

Attention Teachers!

Woo-hoo! School is almost out for the summer! But – before the last day of  school wraps up, be sure to get your students’ exhibits entered in the Education Exhibits at the North Dakota State Fair. It’s easy to win cash for your school while helping your students earn ribbons at the Fair! Just follow [...]

Brazen Bulls & Crazy Cowboys

State Fair rodeo fans never get enough of watching the skills that made North Dakota so important in the ranching business. That’s why the Fair is continuing to bring 2 nights of  Ranch Rodeo back in 2013. In these competitions, area cowboys and cowgirls compete in real ranch jobs, like trailer loading cow doctoring or [...]