Bismarck Events

Annual Events

Address: Downtown Mandan, Various venues, Mandan, ND Category: Sports Event - Rodeo Dates: July 2 - July 4, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Since 1879, cowboys from all over the West – the world, even – have gathered in Mandan to saddle up and show off their skills in the saddle. These days, doing well isn't just a matter of pride, it also about vying for a piece of the more than $50-K in prize money. Of course, the weekend is not all about spurs and...

Address: 3315 University Dr, United Tribes Technical College - Lone Star Arena, Bismarck, ND 58504 Dates: September 10 - September 13, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Held each fall, this gathering of the United Tribes is one of the largest of its kind in the United States, drawing in tens of thousands of folks for four days of celebrating Native American culture through traditional music, dancing and the like. Representatives from more than 70 distinct tribes participate, and some...

Address: Main Ave, Downtown Bismarck, Bismarck, ND 58504 Category: Fair / Festival - Food / Drink Dates: September 18 - September 19, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Held downtown, this fall festival is a virtual party for people of all ages and features live music, great food, a parade and plenty of games. Also part of the celebration are canoe and kayak races on the Missouri. Even neighboring Mandan gets into the swing of things, hosting its own parade and numerous related...