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Event
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Date
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Description
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Marketplace |
Jan.
11, 2001 |
Marketplace
is a one-day exposition in the Bismarck Civic Center
to help families, youth, communities, and entrepreneurs discover
unique, economic development ideas for North Dakota. |
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Bismarck
Winter Daze & Mandan Flurry Fest |
January
12 - Feb 25
, 2001 |
Enjoy
a variety of winter festivities including indoor basketball and volleyball
tournaments, swimming, outdoor hockey tournaments, cross country skiing,
ice skating, card socials and a Treasure Hunt. |
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KFYR
Agri-International Stock & Trade Show |
Feb.
11-14, 2001 |
Learn
about today’s agriculture during several days of ag exhibits, stock
shows, rodeos, seminars, and entertainment in the Bismarck Civic Center. |
Fort
Lincoln
Melodrama Theater |
Jun.
14-Jul.7 , 2001
Jul. 12-Aug. 11, 2001
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Melodrama
reminiscent of the originals held by Custer's troops at Fort Lincoln
Granary Theatre in Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park south of Mandan.
Music, comedy and acting.Performances
Thurs, Fri. and Sat. nights. |
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Expo
'01 |
Jun.
7-10, 2001 |
Celebrate
summer with four nights of fun: kiddy lane, carnival midway, national
entertainment, fair style display booths, daily stage shows and dancing in
the beer garden at the Bismarck Civic Center. |
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Classtiques |
Jun.
8-10, 2001 |
From
all over the US, a gathering of collectors’ classics, hot rods, and
custom-made cars on display, parties, prizes, Sunday Blues Fest and more
in Mandan. |
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Buggies
-n-- Blues |
Jun.
9-10, 2001 |
Have
a great time at the Buggies & Blues and Block Party in Mandan. Dance
Sat. night at Burlington Northern Park Main Street, to live Rock &
Rock and R & B bands at 2 stages.
On Sunday a large free car show with all 1975 and older vehicles as
well as StreetRods, Customs,
Specialty, Exotics, and Sports on Main Street, Mandan. |
Frontier
Army Days |
Jun.
16 & 17, 2001 |
Experience
the recreation of military life on the frontier at Fort Abraham Lincoln
State Park south of Mandan.Demonstrations
include cavalry, infantry and artillery drills as well as a glimpse at the
lives of the post laundresses and other camp followers. |
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Mandan
Rodeo Days |
Jul.
1-4, 2001 |
Watch
the largest amateur rodeo in the world with over 600 of the region's top
cowboys and cowgirls vying for over $50,000 in prize money. In addition,
take in the parade, Art in the Park, or the annual variety show. |
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Sleepy
Hollow Summer Theatre |
July
18-29, 2001 |
Attend
a Broadway musical presented on an outdoor stage featuring a cast of
80-100 at the Exchange Club Sleepy Hollow Arts Park on 26th
Street and Divide in Bismarck. |
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Capitol
Curling Summer Bonspiel |
Jul.
19-22, 2001 |
Broaden
your sport horizons by attending the 56 team open summer bonspiel at one
of the finest curling facilities in the United States. |
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Capital
A’Fair |
Aug.
4-5, 2001 |
The
Capitol grounds are covered with booths displaying and selling art work
and crafts from throughout the region.
Enjoy ethnic foods and performing theatre and dance groups. |
Nu'Eta
Corn and
Buffalo Festival |
Aug.
4& 5, 2001 |
Celebration
of the Mandan culture with demonstrations of traditional activities such
as dancing, crafts and foods at the Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park south
of Mandan. |
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Fur
Traders' Rendezvous |
Aug.
18 & 19, 2001 |
Watch
the traditional activities of Mountain Men on the northern plains in the
early 1800s including hide tanning, fire starting, tomahawk throwing and
more at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park south of Mandan. |
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United
Tribes International Pow-Wow |
Sept.
6-9, 2001 |
One
of the largest Native American cultural events in the nation. This
colorful pageant includes dancers competing from 30 tribes throughout the
country and has been named one of the American Bus Association’s top 100
events four times. The event includes the Miss Indian Nations Pageant,
parade, and United Tribes softball tournament. |
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International
Indian Arts Exposition |
Sept.
8-9, 2001 |
Featuring
the nation's top American Indian artists from across the United States and
Canada in traditional and contemporary art, song, music, dance and
storytelling |
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YMCA
Marathon |
Sept.
9, 2001 |
North
Dakota’s only major marathon that attracts runners from all over the US
and Canada.The marathon
course offers a scenic view through the Missouri River area. |
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Ride
the River |
Sept.
9, 2001 |
Participate
in the Bismarck Tribune's annual bike and boat trip from Bismarck to Fort
Abraham Lincoln. |
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Folkfest |
Sept.
10-16, 2001 |
Join
one of the American Bus Association’s top 100 events. There is something
for everyone:children’s
parade in Mandan, Bismarck parade from Capitol grounds to Kirkwood Mall,
Lewis & Clark Big Muddy Stroker Canoe/Kayak Race on Missouri River,
entertainment, concerts and local events.
Celebrate ND’s heritage and the harvest. |
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Downtown
Bismarck Street Fair |
Sept.
14-15, 2001 |
Begin
your Christmas shopping early with over 200 arts, crafts and specialty
booths and enjoy different types of cuisine with 50 or more food booths.
Entertainment. |
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Edge
of the West PRCA Rodeo |
Oct.
4-6, 2001 |
Indoor
rodeo at Bismarck Civic Center featuring the nation’s toughest rough
stock and the world’s most talented cowboys. |
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Pride
of Dakota Holiday Showcase |
Dec.
1-2, 2001 |
The
promoting and selling of North Dakota products for the holidays in
Bismarck Civic Center. |
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Fantasy
of Lights Parade |
Dec.
7, 2001 |
Celebrate
the Christmas season with Bismarck-Mandan’s only nighttime parade.
Christmas floats and lights parade begins at Avenue C and proceeds
down 5th Street. |
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Christmas
in the Park |
Dec.
1-29, 2001 |
Drive
through a Christmas wonderland with lighted trees and displays in
Bismarck’s Sertoma Park . |
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Custer
Christmas |
Dec.
8 & 9, 2001 |
Guests can
tour the General George Custer home decorated for the holidays and then
take a sleigh ride around Cavalry Square at Fort Abraham Lincoln State
Park. On Sunday, visitors can take part in a buffalo burger buffet
in the afternoon as well as a traditional Christmas feast in the evening
followed with entertainment. |
