County Fair Guide

North Dakota State Fair

Minot, North Dakota

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Typical Month

July

Duration

9 days

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Size

large

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.

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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