County Fair Guide

Tri-County Fair

Wishek, North Dakota

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2026 Dates

July 9–12, 2026

Duration

4 days

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Size

small

What to Expect

Expect livestock judging, 4-H competitions, carnival rides, and the distinctive German-Russian heritage community spirit of the James River valley.

Visitor Tips

Wishek is in the heart of North Dakota's German-Russian settlement area — the unique culture brought by Volga German immigrants in the 1880s is still visible in the food, architecture, and community life.

About Tri-County Fair

The Tri-County Fair, based in Wishek, is a four-day early-July celebration serving the German-Russian communities of McIntosh, Logan, and LaMoure counties in south-central North Dakota. The area's broader history includes notable events and landmarks dating to 1880.

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