Country Suites By Carlson, Bismarck, ND

Held downtown, this fall festival is a virtual party for people of all ages and features live music, great food, a...

Held downtown, this fall festival is a virtual party for people of all ages and features live music, great food, a parade and plenty of games. Also part of the celebration are canoe and kayak races on the Missouri. Even neighboring Mandan gets into the swing of things, hosting its own parade and numerous related events.

Hours: Fri, Sep 14, 2012: 10am - 6pm Sat, Sep 15, 2012: 9am - 6pm

Held each fall, this gathering of the United Tribes is one of the largest of its kind in the United States, drawing in...

Held each fall, this gathering of the United Tribes is one of the largest of its kind in the United States, drawing in tens of thousands of folks for four days of celebrating Native American culture through traditional music, dancing and the like. Representatives from more than 70 distinct tribes participate, and some 1,500 performers are scheduled each year. The Powwow is held in the Lone Star Arena.

Hours: Thu, Sep 6, 2012 Fri, Sep 7, 2012 Sat, Sep 8, 2012 Sun, Sep 9, 2012

Since 1879, cowboys from all over the West -- the world, even -- have gathered in Mandan to saddle up and show off their...

Since 1879, cowboys from all over the West -- the world, even -- have gathered in Mandan to saddle up and show off their skills in the saddle. These days, doing well isn't just a matter of pride, it also about vying for a piece of the more than $50-K in prize money. Of course, the weekend is not all about spurs and clouds of dust. Indeed, the Miss Rodeo Mandan Pageant is also held at this time, the winner of which earns the right to go on and compete in the statewide Miss Rodeo North Dakata Pageant in Minot. Festivities also include a parade, live music, and free arts and crafts exhibits.

Hours: Event times vary; call for details Mon, Jul 2, 2012 Tue, Jul 3, 2012 Wed, Jul 4, 2012