North Dakota State Fair

From the pretty ponies and huge draft horses to the horse hitch shows, there are plenty of horses to admire at the 2011 State Fair! Barns will be full all nine days of the Fair, and even earlier with check-ins for pre-Fair Quarter Horse competition on July 21.  But those special shows that equine-lovers enjoy offer [...]

The Horse Pull is a traditional Fair favorite! Large draft horse teams, bred for their strength and agility, compete to see who can pull the heaviest load. Owners put great effort into the beautiful appearance of these massive teams, and the event always draws a large crowd. Cash prizes are awarded to the top 9 [...]

Last year over 41,000 entries were submitted by North Dakotans at the state level in the hopes of winning a blue ribbon at the North Dakota State Fair. Cash prizes are also an incentive to compete. $230,125 was paid out to the top placing individuals in 2009. The North Dakota State Fair Association invites individuals [...]