The North Dakota State Fair is the largest annual event in North Dakota, held every July in Minot and attracting more than 350,000 visitors across nine days. The Fair brings a jam-packed concert lineup, rodeo action, carnival rides, ag exhibits, and classic fair food.
The North Dakota State Fair is the largest annual event in the state and a summer tradition in Minot for more than 60 years. Families, road trippers, country music fans, and agriculture enthusiasts travel from across North Dakota, Minnesota, Montana, and Canada to experience it.
In 2026, the Fair celebrates America’s 250th birthday and ND 250, honoring our history, community pride, and tradition, The Fair Way.
One ticket ($140.25) includes:
Prices above are total cost of tickets (taxes and fees included)
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FREE live music daily at 5 PM & 9 PM next to the Grandstand
FREE live DJ from 9PM to midnight every night of the Fair.
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