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Mandan Rodeo Days
July 2-4, Dale Pahlke Arena, Mandan
Roping, bareback riding, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, barrel racing, bull riding and more.
Art in the Park
July 3-4, Dykshoorn Park, Mandan
Celebrate the holiday with crafters, artists and artisans and thousands of spectators.
https://www.visitmandan.com/art-in-the-park-festival
Sertoma Fabulous Fourth and Fireworks
July 4, Sertoma Park, Grand Forks
A parade, lawn games, music, food trucks, massive cash and prize giveaways and a huge fireworks display
https://www.gfsertoma.org/4th-of-july-celebration
Arnegard’s 4th of July Celebration
July 4, Nelson Park, Arnegard
Come for a parade, run/walk, community lunch, vendors, music, and more.
Fireworks
July 4, Sanford Sports Complex, Dickinson
Celebrate the season with a patriotic fireworks display.
https://www.visitdickinson.com/events/2024/roughrider-days-fair--expo-fireworks
Independence Day Parade
July 4, Main Street, Mandan
Enjoy this annual Mandan tradition of family fun that has been a cornerstone of the community since 1881!
https://www.visitmandan.com/mandan-independence-day-parade
Red River Valley Fair
July 4-7 and 11-14
A weekend-focused format revitalizes the West Fargo midway. Concerts include Skillet and Goo Goo Dolls, Ludacris and Yung Gravy, and Blake Shelton.
https://www.redrivervalleyfair.com/
Pete Davidson Prehab Tour
July 5, Fargo Theatre
The actor and comedian mines his own life for laughs.
https://fargotheatre.org/event/pete-davidson-prehab-tour/
National Truck And Tractor Pull
July 5-6, McKenzie County Ag Expo, Watford City
This event features the top drivers and vehicles.
https://www.mcagexpo.com/events
RiverArts
July 9, Woodlawn Park Heritage Garden and Amphitheater, Moorhead
A disc golf clinic and barrel rides, punch art activities, traditional Mexican dance from Fargo Folklorico and a concert from Heart and Soul.
ND Country Fest
July 10-13, New Salem
Dierks Bentley, Riley Green, Clint Black, Pam Tillis and other country stars anchor a weekend of music, late night parties and camping.
https://www.ndcountryfest.com/
Summer Nights on Central
July 11, Central Avenue, Valley City
Live music, prizes, shopping, food vendors, and games.
https://www.valleycitytourism.com/summernights
Jaws
July 11, Fargo Theatre, Fargo
Fargo Theatre’s Classic Film Series brings the killer shark back to the big screen.
Out of the Box Open Mic Comedy Night
July 11, Empire Arts Center, Grand Forks
All skill levels are invited. Walk-ins are available.
https://www.empireartscenter.com
Prairie Pothole Music and Arts Festival
July 11-13, Aurora Knolls, near Anamoose
Camping and music festival along the shore of Little Antelope Lake. This is an 18+ gathering.
https://www.prairiepotholemusicfestival.com/2024-lineup
She Kills Monsters
July 11-13, Empire Arts Center, Grand Forks
Presented by Empire Theatre Academy
https://www.empireartscenter.com/
Winnipeg Folk Festival
July 11-14, Birds Hill Provincial Park, Winnipeg
Music, camping, vendors, and community in a wooded setting
https://www.winnipegfolkfestival.ca/
Cinderella
July 11-20, Sleepy Hollow Theatre Arts Park, Bismarck
Area youth present this Rodgers and Hammerstein classic musical in an outdoor theater. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Ashley McBryde
July 12, Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen
This Grammy winner has a gritty, down-to-earth country style.
https://www.starcasino.com/mahnomen/entertainment-calendar/
Buffalo Trail Days
July 12-13, Epping
Shopping, live music, a firemen's dance, kids' activities, pancake breakfast, parade and more.
https://visitwilliston.com/events/2024-buffalo-trails-days/
Homefest 2024
July 12-13, Watford City
Enjoy food, dancing, music, vendors and more throughout Watford City.
https://www.watfordcityevents.com/all/Calendar/Details/Homefest-2024/3186
Northwest Water Carnival
July 12-21, Detroit Lakes
This laid back lakeside city sparkles with a parade, demo derby, Bash on the Beach and fun for all ages.
https://visitdetroitlakes.com/event/water-carnival-in-detroit-lakes-mn/
9th Annual Ribfest
July 13, Roosevelt Park, Devils Lake
Try lots of ribs, live music, volleyball and cornhole, kids games.
https://www.devilslakend.com/events/annual-events-festivals/ribfest/
Red River Market Opening Day
July 13, Broadway Square, Fargo
Fresh produce, local gifts, live music and cultural performances, cooking demons, family-friendly activities. Saturdays now through October.
Art in the Park
July 13, Watford City Tourist Park, Watford City
Live music and family entertainment, local arts and crafts, kids hands-on art tent and more.
https://longxarts.com/events/artinthepark/
Shakey Graves with Futurebirds
July 13, Fargo Brewing Company, Fargo
Contemporary Americana straight out of Austin, Texas.
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-shakey-graves-fargo/
Lyons-Heart Gravel Classic
July 13, Mandan
Try a challenging and scenic cycling adventure and compete for a $7000 prize purse.
https://runsignup.com/Race/ND/Mandan/LyonsHeartGravelClassic
Fort Ransom Sodbuster Days
July 13-14, Fort Ransom State Park, Fort Ransom
A slice of the past, historical presentations, farming demos and more
https://www.fortransomsodbusters.com/
Live Horse Races
July 13-August 4, North Dakota Horse Park, Fargo
Live horse racing Saturdays and Sundays. Come see and be seen.
Wheeler Walker, Jr.
July 16, Belle Mehus Auditorium, Bismarck
Comedian, actor, writer, and musician set to a country persona.
https://jadepresents.com/event/2024-wheeler-walker-jr-bismarck/
Open House
July 16, Kappel Center For Head Start, Fargo
Enjoy coffee and refreshments and see this new resource for low-income families. RSVP online.
The Adams Family
July 16-20 and 23-27, Bluestem Amphitheater, Moorhead
Trollwood Performing Arts School bringing the creepy, kooky, spooky, ooky family to the stage.
https://trollwood.org/mainstage-musical/
Heartview Memorial Golf Tournament
July 18, Apple Creek Golf Course, Bismarck
Celebrate recovery and play golf in the sunshine.
Downtown Fargo Street Fair
July 18-20, Fargo
Downtown bursts with blocks of vendor booths, dozens of food and drink options and free entertainment.
https://downtownfargo.com/events/downtown-fargo-street-fair/
Moondance Jam
July 18-20, Walker
This popular camping and music festival returns with Foghat, Kansas, Creed, Switchfoot, Finger Eleven and more.
Cowtown Hoedown
July 19-21, New Salem
Check out the pancake breakfast, parade, demo derby, bed races and cow chip throwing contests, and street dance.
http://www.newsalem-nd.com/events.html
North Dakota State Fair
July 19-27, Minot
Free entertainment, midway, local eats, Machine Gun Kelly, Thomas Rhett, Mötley Crüe, Lil Wayne and Sawyer Brown.
NDGTS 30th Anniversary Party
July 20-21, North Dakota's Gateway to Science, Bismarck
Food trucks, programming and entertainment
Below The Plains For Teens and Adults
July 22, Fargo Public Library (Downtown), Fargo
Tom Askjem, a self-taught citizen archeologist shares finds from two digs in Wild West-era North and South Dakota
RiverArts
July 23, Viking Ship Park, Moorhead
Activities include jewelry making, a free fishing clinic and performances by Hiahli and Chinese Heritage of Recreation and Dance.
The Brothers Osborne
July 25, The Lights, West Fargo
Hear the country duo live on the MIDCO Stage at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights.
https://thelightswf.com/event_calendar/
TEDx Fargo
July 25, Fargo
Shared stories and experiences from contemporary visionaries.
https://tedxfargo.com/event-overview/
Make and Take Garden Party
July 26, Farm in the Dell, Moorhead
Flower arranging class with refreshments and a farm tour benefits Hope Blooms.
https://www.farminthedellrrv.org/gardenparty
Buffalo Days
July 26-28, Jamestown
Parade, car show, street dance, and pancake breakfast.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1318455845532957/
Fargo AirSho
July 27-28, Hector International Airport, Fargo
RAD Aerosports, The United States Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and more.
Matilda Jr.
July 30-31, Fargo North High School, Fargo
Totally Trollwood Musical presents the story of a girl who dreams of a better life.
Splash Down Pet Show
July 31, Moorhead Public Library, Moorhead
Present your dogs, cats, stuffed animals more during the annual parking lot pet show and stay for water activities, too.
https://larl.libnet.info/event/10655545
WEFest
July 31-August 3, Soo Pass Ranch, Detroit Lakes
Jelly Roll, Eric Church, Elle King and more bring the energy to this country music and camping bash.
https://wefest.com/2024-artists/
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