Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

May 15 – May 17, 2026

Elgin Annual Celebration and Elgin Saddle Club Rodeo

Elgin

Entertainment all weekend for the whole family.

Take less, experience more.

What you carry matters less than what you notice.

May 17 – May 17, 2026

Grassy Butte Showdeo

Grassy Butte

Youth rodeo for ages 0-14 years. Events include barrel racing, pole bending, steer, sheep and…

The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

May 29 – May 31, 2026

North Dakota High School Rodeo Finals

Bowman

State high school rodeo finals. Five performances between Friday and Sunday. Champions crowned Sunday. State…

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Jun 6 – Jun 6, 2026

Binford PBR Bull Ride

Binford

Meet us in Binford the fourth weekend of June each year for the Binford PBR…

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Jun 11 – Jun 12, 2026

Annual Killdeer Mountain Roundup Rodeo

Killdeer

The oldest PRCA rodeo in the state includes parade, barbecue, petting zoo, street dances and…

Stay a little longer.

Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.

Jun 19 – Jun 20, 2026

James River Rodeo Full Performance Rodeo

Jamestown

This full-performance rodeo will feature bull-riding, bareback riding, calf roping, team roping, steer wrestling and…

Jun 20 – Jun 23, 2026

Mandan Rodeo Days Celebration

Mandan

Three-day PRCA rodeo, art in the park festival, carnival, musicals, all class reunion, baseball games,…

Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Jun 26 – Jun 28, 2026

Roughrider Days Rodeo

Dickinson

Annual PRCA rodeo features the top rodeo contestants competing in all of the usual rodeo…

Simple trips are often the best.

You don't need much for a place to leave an impression.

Jul 12 – Jul 12, 2026

Champions Ride Saddle Bronc Match

Sentinel Butte

Top cowboys and saddle bronc riders from the PRCA compete. Runs in conjunction with North…

A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Jul 17 – Jul 19, 2026

Pembina Red River Rodeo and Buffalo Days

Pembina

Fun for all at the rodeo, parade, street dance, children's activities, fireworks, farmers' and flea…

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Jul 17 – Jul 19, 2026

Ashley Rodeo Days

Ashley

Celebrate rodeo days with an NRCA/NPRA sanctioned rodeo, Little Britches Showdeo, parade, fireworks, vendor and…

Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Aug 1 – Aug 1, 2026

Hettinger Rodeo

Hettinger

NDRA & NCRA sanctioned event. Concessions available. See the website for further information.

Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Aug 7 – Aug 9, 2026

Ranchorama Days – NDRA Rodeo

Medora

Don't miss Medora's great summer rodeo experience! Located at the Ranchorama Rodeo arena found at…

Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Aug 21 – Aug 22, 2026

NDRA Championship Rodeo Finals

Watford City

North Dakota State Finals Rodeo.Top contestants in nine standard events. Wild ride each night. Dance…

Somewhere between here and nowhere.

The spaces in between are often the most memorable.

Aug 22 – Aug 22, 2026

NDRA Finals Jackpot Team Roping

Watford City

Jackpot team roping in the McKenzie County Fairgrounds outdoor arena. 10am.

Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Sep 18 – Sep 19, 2026

Buffalo City Bull A Rama

Jamestown

Two nights of bull riding and dancing in the dirt.