Annual Fort Union Rendezvous

All Day

Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
15550 Highway 1804
Williston, ND

Step back in time and experience the excitement of the 19th Century Fur Trade Fair at Fort Union! Join us for our biggest event of the year—a vibrant celebration filled with period arts, crafts, music, and living history.

Buggies-N-Blues 2026

All day
Main Street Mandan
411 West Main Street
Mandan, ND

Get ready for a weekend of hot rods, classic rides and cool tunes! Each year, Main Street turns into a hub of horsepower and harmony, attracting tens of thousands of visitors.

Aardahl Agency Car Show

Downtown Minot
145-65 Main St S
Minot, ND

The 5th Annual Aardahl Agency Car Show – soon to be the best one yet (hopefully!) You know the drill by now. The coolest cars along side the coolest insurance ladies in town. Come downtown for this FREE event, open to the public. Food trucks and live music too!

Syttende Mai Parade and Park Opening Day

Scandinavian Heritage Park
1020 South Broadway
Minot, ND

Celebrate Norway’s Constitution Day with a parade and festivities at the Scandinavian Heritage Park in Minot, ND! Join the walking parade at noon, wear your favorite Norwegian attire, and wave flags while singing “Ja vi elsker.” After the parade, enjoy a traditional lunch at the Sons of Norway Thor Lodge, featuring hot dogs, salads, kranskake, and more.

This event also marks the grand opening of the park buildings for the summer season, running from May 17 to September 30, 2026.

Arrows and Atlatls

Pembina State Museum
805 Highway 59
Pembina, ND

Learn about the tools prehistoric hunters used to survive and thrive on the prairies. Test your skills with targets, bows, arrows, and spear-throwers on the back lawn. This is a free, family-friendly program sharing the skills that shaped the history of the region. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

Games of Pembina’s Past: Dice Games

Pembina State Museum
805 Highway 59
Pembina, ND

Dice games were once vital for social interactions and trade. Learn more about the history of dice and try some of the games played in Pembina. This is a free, family-friendly program sharing the skills that shaped the history of the region. Children must be accompanied by an adult.