North Dakota State Fair
East Minot, North Dakota
Jul 18 2025 - Jul 26 2025
Price: Adults $12 and up, Kids $5 and up
Rent an RVWith its 240,000 square feet of space for presentations, displays, and other events, the North Dakota State Fair has been a popular attraction for the more than 300,000 people who visit every year. The event is not RV specific, but RV enthusiasts love the reasonable rates for RV camping at the fair.
In July, the weather in Minot is warm but not scorching at an average in the low 80s. Still, if you plan to be outside for the majority of the day, then it's a good idea to prepare yourself for the sun with big hats, dark sunglasses, and sunblock. Loose clothing helps, too, and you should always have enough water.
At the edge of the Badlands, you'll find Theodore Roosevelt National Park about 200 miles from Minot. The park is world famous for its hiking and nature-watching opportunities. If stargazing is your passion, then bring a telescope to view the night skies at this national park where the skies are Class 3 on the Bortle Scale.
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
There are quite a few events scheduled to take place during the fair. The concerts include Jerry Frasier, Michael Mezmer, and Dakota Talent, among others. There is also a karaoke contest from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on each day of the fair. Daryl's Racing Pigs is an offbeat and funny event that sure to please the whole family. Cheer on your favorite little piggy!
ON-SITE AMENITIES
According to the event map on the North Dakota State Fair website, all areas of the venue are accessible to wheelchairs. There are concession stands and restrooms on all levels of all arenas that are part of the fairgrounds. In fact, the unique design of the center offers a comfortable setting for almost anyone. The organizers have the space equipment and expertise to help you enjoy the North Dakota State Fair the way you want.
LOCATION
The address is 2005 Burdick Expressway, East Minot, ND, 58701. The venue is easy to find, as Minot is a fairly small city of about 47,000 people.
LINEUP
This is the lineup of events at the North Dakota State Fair. It is subject to change, however, so check the website occasionally to keep track of any such occurrences.
RVING AT THE EVENT
The RV camping at the North Dakota State Fair is both reasonably priced and popular for its amenities, which include hookups and dump stations that are available on the grounds for gray or black water dumping. To avoid hassles when it comes to emptying your gray-water and/or black-water tanks, please contact the Red Lot Gate attendant no later than 4 p.m. on the day prior to the requested day of service. Dogs will only be allowed in your camping area. Please do not bring them to the gates because you will be asked to take them back to your camper. If you would like to park next to a specific camper you must list both reservations on one form. All camping spots are reserved, and all campers must be parked within each striped spot. Compounding campers in squares or horseshoe shapes will not be allowed.
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WHERE TO STAY
The Grand Oasis Hotel in Minot is pet friendly. The hotel also provides a shuttle service 24 hours a day, so if you aren't planning on camping this year, then staying at this hotel and then using the shuttle to get to the fairgrounds is a great way not to have to worry about parking. The hotel also offers its own restaurant for fine dining.
If the Grand Oasis Hotel is booked, then you also have the option of several chain hotels in and near Minot, including Wyndham, Days Inn, and Microtel.
HOW TO GET THERE
From Fargo and all points east: Proceed to Fargo. From there, take Route 94 west to Jamestown. Follow Route 52 north, and then follow the signs to stay on Route 52. This road will take you all the way to Minot.
From Bismarck: Drive north on Route 83, which goes all the way to Minot. From Williston and all points west: Take Route 2 north until it branches east at the junction with Route 85. Continue following Route 2 east to the junction with Route 52. Take Route 52 east-southeast to Minot.
PARKING
The North Dakota State Fair offers free parking on the east side of the grounds accessible from County Road 19.
Additionally, you can park at the Dakota Square Mall throughout the duration of the fair if there are no spots available at the fair's free parking lot. The North Dakota State Fair runs buses between 1 p.m. and 1 a.m. daily during the fair, and these will go between the Dakota Square Mall and Gate E at the fairgrounds. The parking lot at the Dakota Square Mall is free.
TICKETS & PRICING
Tickets are available through Etix. The prices vary by the kind of pass or entry you want, and prices are subject to change. Check the link to get the latest information about ticket prices. As the FAQ states, you can pick your seats when it comes to fair events that have separate tickets. Just remember that you have to buy those tickets online to be able to pick your seat.
WRAP UP
On Facebook, check out all the buzz about the North Dakota State Fair. Visiting the North Dakota State Fair is a terrific family-friendly way to take an RV trip. Remember to make all reservations in advance, including event tickets at the fair itself. Prepare for fairly warm weather. If you're a fairly new RVer, then you can avail yourself of some wise tips from RVShare regarding taking a trip in an RV.
If you happen not to own an RV, then why not rent one and get a taste of the fabulous lifestyle? Have a great time in North Dakota!
Please note, this is not the official source of the event information. While we try to be as comprehensive as possible, some details may have changed since the time this article was written. Please confirm final details with the official event page .
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