About Benson County Fair
The Benson County Fair in Minnewaukan celebrates a north-central North Dakota county on Devils Lake — the largest natural freshwater lake in North Dakota has been rising for decades, flooding farmland and communities, and the county's Spirit Lake Nation (Sioux) tribal homeland and the lake's extraordinary walleye and perch fishery define a county of complex natural and cultural character. The area's broader history includes notable events and landmarks dating to 1993.
What to Expect
Expect livestock shows, 4-H competitions, Native American cultural exhibits honoring the Spirit Lake Nation, local food vendors, and a fair drawing from the lake and prairie farming communities.
Visitor Tips
Devils Lake has risen 25 feet since 1993, flooding thousands of acres of farmland and several towns. The Spirit Lake Nation's Fort Totten State Historic Site preserves one of the best-preserved military posts on the Northern Plains. The lake's exceptional ice fishing for walleye draws anglers from across the region.
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