What to Know
Held annually in Center, the Oliver County Fair celebrates a small Missouri River county where the Knife River coalfields (North Dakota's low-sulfur lignite) and cattle ranching on the Missouri Plateau define an economy shaped by both agriculture and energy, and where the Missouri River's Lake Sakakawea backwater provides recreation for the county's small communities.
On the Midway
Expect livestock shows, 4-H competitions, local food vendors, and the community spirit of a small central North Dakota fair along the Missouri River.
Before You Go
Center sits in the heart of North Dakota's lignite coal country. The Square Buttes, visible from much of the surrounding plains, are distinctive geological landmarks. Lake Sakakawea's Center Bay provides fishing and boating access for county residents.
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