About Oliver County Fair

The Oliver County Fair in Center 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.

What to Expect

Expect livestock shows, 4-H competitions, local food vendors, and the community spirit of a small central North Dakota fair along the Missouri River.

Visitor Tips

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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