The North Dakota State Fair

The North Dakota State Fair is one of the biggest entertainment events of the year, bringing big name concerts, carnival rides, and fairway fare. The fair runs 9 days, from the second-to-last Friday in July to the last Saturday in July.

Address: 2005 Burdick Expressway East
Getting there: State Fairgrounds
Hours: Next event July 19-27, 2024
Website: ndstatefair.com (opens in a new tab)

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