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144th Annual
Lake Elmo, MN
MUSICAL LINE UP
Live Music Every Night from Rock & Roll to Dance to Country to Jazz and more! Go to www.washingtoncountyfair.org for complete line-up
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Below is just some of the fun events we have planned Opening Day Parade Talent Shows Draft Horse Pull Swinetime Pig Races Amazing Police Dogs Washington County 4-H Arts-In Show Kid Power Pedal Pull Children’s Games ALL KINDS OF ANIMALS!!!
FAMILY FUN DAY
Friday, July 31st Senior Citizens (65 & over) are admitted FREE until 1 pm on Friday Only Come and join your friends and neighbors at 1pm in the West Pavilion for special awards, refreshments and bingo.
MOTOR SPORTS EVENTS Pick-Up See Saw Contest, Western Wisconsin Truck Pullers, BMX Bike, Quad 4 Free Style, ATV Big Air Tour, Demolition Derby, Monster Truck Summer Smash all scheduled for this year!! (All events subject to change)
Daily Admission Adults 16 & Over . . $7 .00 Ages 6 – 15 . . . . . . . $4 .00 5 and under . . . . . . . Free
Exhibit Buildings Open 10 AM – 10 PM FREE PARKING
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For Full Event Details with all of the times go to
www.washingtoncountyfair.org
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Thursday, July 30th Join us for a variety of special children’s entertainment beginning at 10am on the Main Stage.
SENIOR CITIZENS DAY
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SATURDAY ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW TALENT SHOW & DANCE 7:30 P.M. SUNDAY VILLAGE CHURCH SERVICES 9 A.M. ANTIQUE & COLLECTABLES AUCTION 5 P.M.
SATURDAY ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOW TALENT SHOW & DANCE 7:30 P.M. Exhibitors Welcome ADMISSION: SUNDAY Featuring DAILY - $10
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MAY 23-24 Cowboy Poetry Gathering: Cowboy-up in Historic Medora as local and national cowboy poets and western artists present their talents on this Memorial Day Weekend gathering. Contact Bill and Joann Lowman at 701872-4746.
JUNE 5 Medora Musical: The “Greatest Show in the West” begins its 51st season. Help celebrate 50 years of shows; special events throughout the summer. Show held nightly through Sept. 12, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. MDT at the Burning Hills Amphitheatre. 5 Pitchfork Steak Fondue: Unique dining served overlooking the North Dakota Badlands every evening through September 12, 2015, at 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. MDT at the Tjaden Terrace. 5-6 The North Dakota Rodeo Association begins its 2015 season at the Ranch-O-Rama Rodeo grounds. 7 Theodore Roosevelt National Park 61st Annual Bird walk & Chuckwagon Breakfast: For more information, call 701-623-4466. 9 Seniors Day: Every Tuesday & Thursday (through September 10, 2015); seniors, age 55 and older, receive 15% off their Medora Musical and Pitchfork Fondue tickets. 10 Kids Day: Every Sunday and Wednesday (through September 9, 2015), Great activities in Medora. Plus, all kids see the Medora Musical FREE. 14 Flag Day and All Horse Parade: on the streets of downtown Medora, this unique parade is limited to horses and horse-drawn carriages. Out-of-town entries welcome. 14 Marquis de Mores Birthday Celebration: Enjoy the Chateau as the founder of Medora turns 157. 14 Burning Hills Worship Service: Nondenominational service at the Burning Hills Amphitheatre. 19-20 North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Induction weekend. Visit the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame exhibits; participate in activities June 19 and attend the induction ceremony: 1:00 p.m. MDT at the Tjaden Terrace. 20
Medora Bully Run: Join your friends in Medora
for this annual road race that winds its way through town festivities the Chateau as Medora von Hoff man turns and the scenic North Dakota Badlands. 10K Run - 5K 159. Run - 5K Walk. 22 Badlands Trail Run: Enjoy the “breath-taking” 26 Medora Concert Series, featuring Tigirlily, beauty of the badlands first-hand on a 5K/10K run or 5K Burning Hills Amphitheater, 3:30 p.m.; Brianna Helbling walk on the rugged trails near Medora. opening. 25 TRNP Fee Free Day. 26-27 Medora’s 38th annual Antique Classic Car Show: A wide array of antique and classic cars. Enjoy this event with friends and family. 27 Medora Craft Fair, on the grass at the Medora Community Center.
JULY
28 Rod Tjaden Memorial Golf Tournament, Bully Pulpit Golf Course.
SEPTEMBER 6 Wade Westin Music Fest: Enjoy performances by various artists and musical styles in a tribute and celebration of the life of Wade Westin.
4 Medora Concert Series, featuring Gwen Sebastian, 11-13 Dakota Night Skies Astronomy Festival Burning Hills Amphitheater, 3:30 p.m.; a social media throughout the Badlands. Join us for this event contest will be held to find the opening act. that will feature the North Dakota skies. For more 4- 5 Independence Day Celebration Festivities: information, contact Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Family parade held through the streets of downtown 701-623-4466. Medora on July 4 and 5. Out-of-town entries are welcome! Following the Medora Musical on July 4, see 12 Final Performance of the 2015 Medora Musical. a Fireworks Spectator Spectacular in downtown Medora. 12-13 Hot Air Balloon Rally: View a spectacular hot air balloon rally all weekend in Medora’s rugged 12 Veterans Day in Medora: All veterans and their badlands. Mountain bike on Medora’s awesome single families are invited to enjoy Historic Medora as we track trails. Hike in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. honor their service to our country. All veterans receive Step back in time at various Medora museums. Visit a free Medora Musical ticket and ticket for the Adolph Medora to appreciate all that the beautiful badlands have Burkhardt Concert to offer. 17-19 2nd annual gathering of the Theodore 19-20 North Dakota Cutting Horse Association Roosevelt reenactors. competition, Ranch-O-Rama Rodeo Grounds. For more 18 Bucking Horse Futurity Rodeo. information, contact North Dakota Cowboy Hall of 18 Medora Concert Series, featuring Jesse Veeder, Fame, 701-623-2000. Burning Hills Amphitheater, 3:30 p.m.; opening act to 19 North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame Cowboy be announced. Classic Golf Tournament, 701-623-2000. 25 12th National Day of the Cowboy celebrates the 20 Badlands Ministries Fall Event at Medora cowgirl and cowboy culture. Community Center. 31 Medora Concert Series, featuring Kat Perkins, Burning Hills Amphitheater, 3:30 p.m.; opening act to OCTOBER be announced. 31 Craft Show in the Badlands: Handmade arts and crafts at the Medora Community Center. AUGUST 7 Cowboy Bash 3 Elite Powerweight Lifting Seminar, American Inn; 701-290-0080. 8 Cowboy Bash 3 Elite Powerlifting Contest, Gym Warriors West, southwest of Medora; 701-290-0080. 8
Day of the Plains Horse People.
8 Sperry Horse Sale: A production and performance quarterhorse sale held at Ranchorama Rodeo Grounds.
NOVEMBER
6 Hunters Feed: Hunters and friends are all welcome to this annual event; 701-623-4910. 11
TRNP Fee Free Day.
DECEMBER
4-6 Medora’s Old-Fashioned Cowboy Christmas: A unique way to celebrate Christmas and a great reason 14-15 North Dakota Horticulture Past to Present at to visit Medora in the winter. Holiday activities kick off Badlands Ministries. Friday evening. The fun continues through the weekend 21 Medora’s Birthday Celebration: Join the with great food, fun, holiday activities, and lively music.
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