2026 North Dakota State Fair – Celebrate the BIG 250, The Fair Way!
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Daily hours vary by attraction and exhibit. Fairgrounds open daily with programming occurring throughout each day.
The 2026 North Dakota State Fair proudly celebrates America 250 and ND250 with the theme, "Celebrate the BIG 250 — The Fair Way!" As North Dakota’s largest annual event, the Fair welcomes more than 350,000 guests and features special programming highlighting America’s semiquincentennial and North Dakota’s contributions to our nation.
Fairgoers can experience America 250-themed attractions and activities throughout the nine-day event, including educational exhibits, patriotic programming, Agriculture Acre presented in partnership with the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and Pride of Dakota, interactive displays celebrating North Dakota’s agricultural heritage, and other special features recognizing 250 years of American history and the role North Dakota has played in shaping our country.
The Fair’s America 250 celebration complements additional featured events already listed on the ND250 calendar, including the Freedom Truck Mobile Museum and the North Dakota State Fair Parade.
The 2026 North Dakota State Fair proudly celebrates America 250 and ND250 with the theme, "Celebrate the BIG 250 — The Fair Way!" As North Dakota’s largest annual event, the Fair welcomes more than 350,000 guests and features special programming highlighting America’s semiquincentennial and North Dakota’s contributions to our nation.
Fairgoers can experience America 250-themed attractions and activities throughout the nine-day event, including educational exhibits, patriotic programming, Agriculture Acre presented in partnership with the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and Pride of Dakota, interactive displays celebrating North Dakota’s agricultural heritage, and other special features recognizing 250 years of American history and the role North Dakota has played in shaping our country.
The Fair’s America 250 celebration complements additional featured events already listed on the ND250 calendar, including the Freedom Truck Mobile Museum and the North Dakota State Fair Parade.
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Where is it happening?
2005 Burdick Expy E, Minot, ND 58701-5078, United States
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