North Dakota State Fair

About North Dakota State Fair

The North Dakota State Fair in Minot is a nine-day late-July celebration in the Magic City, drawing visitors from across the state and the northern plains for livestock competition, major entertainment, and state fair tradition. First held in 1922, it has been a North Dakota agricultural tradition for over a century.

What to Expect

Expect championship livestock shows, 4-H and FFA competitions, nationally known grandstand entertainment, a large midway, local food vendors, and the full North Dakota state fair experience.

Visitor Tips

Minot is in the heart of the Bakken oil patch and calls itself the Magic City — the fair draws over 300,000 visitors and is the state's premier annual event.

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