Medora, North Dakota
Upcoming Events in Medora North Dakota
May
| 25 - 26 |
Annual Dakota Cowboy Poetry Gathering
- Saturday, 9:00 am Registration. 10:00 am Celebrating Badger Clark, South Dakota's First State Poet Laureate 7:30 pm Poetry Readings: Sunday, 9:00 am Cowboy Gospel Singing 7:30 pm Poetry Readings: Address: Medora Community Center , Medora, North Dakota |
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Badlands Gravel Battle – Back Road Bike Race
- Come GRIND across 120 miles, and ROLL over 10,500 feet of elevation gain on the fast and rugged red scoria roads that crosshatch the BADLANDS of western North Dakota. Distances - No matter which distance you choose, it'll be an experience you’ll never forget. 40 Mile 80 Mile 120 Mile REGISTER ONLINE! Address: Medora Community Center , Medora, North Dakota |
June
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Bull Moose Mud Run
- The BULL MOOSE MUD RUN is an obstacle course mud run designed to get you outside to have some fun proving yourself in the rugged North Dakota Badlands! The course loop will feature numerous natural and man-made obstacles and comes in at about 3 miles. 9 a.m. Obstacle course races aren't new - Teddy Roosevelt used to do them just for fun. He called them "point-to-points." No matter what was in the way, he went under it, over it, or right through it! And you'll get to do the same this summer in Medora. Address: Medora Campground Entrance , Medora, North Dakota |
| 5 - 7 |
Medora Musical
- This Broadway-style musical show is staged in the spectacular Burning Hills Amphitheatre. The surrounding hills resound with music and laughter at this fast paced, song-and-dance professional extravaganza. June 8 - Sept 10, 2022. Address: Burning Hills Amphitheater , Medora, North Dakota |
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History Alive! The Marquis de Morès
- Meet Medora's most controversial figure! Local actor, Lance Rustand, brings the Marquis de Morès to life on the very porch built by the Marquis in 1883. Join Rustand as he shares his first-person vignette about how the town of Medora got started, how the Marquis created his businesses, and why he tried to change the face of ranching in the Dakotas. All museum theater performances are FREE, donations are encouraged and much appreciated. Address: Chateau de Mores State Historic Site, 3426 Chateau Rd , Medora, North Dakota |
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Flag Day Parade
- Medora's Flag Day Parade starts in Chimney Park, loops through town, and ends back in the park. Join us to celebrate the stars and stripes! Address: Chimney Park , Medora, North Dakota |
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History Alive! Madame de Morès
- Can you imagine a French noblewoman hunting and shooting with the best of them on the Dakota plains? It happened right here in Medora. Join us on the porch of the Chateau as local actor, Karen Nelson, brings Madame de Morès - Medora herself - to life. This is your chance to meet one of the most storied women of the West, as Nelson shares a first-person account of this amazing lady in the home she created for her family on the American frontier. All museum theater performances are FREE, donations are encouraged and much appreciated. Duration: 45 min SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2022 AT 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM MST Address: Chateau de Mores State Historic Site, 3426 Chateau Rd , Medora, North Dakota |
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Badlands Classic Car Show
- A variety of antique, classic cars and hot rod on display. Awards presented for various categories. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Address: Chimney Park , Medora, North Dakota |
July
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Independence Day Parade
- Celebrate the birthday of our great nation at the most magical place in North Dakota. At 3pm on July 4th, there will be a parade commencing in Chimney Park, looping through town, and finishing back in that same spot. All floats are welcome. Fireworks are shot from the west side of the Little Missouri River, near the Medora Campground. The best viewing area for guests is at Medora's Chimney Park. Spectators can set up lawn chairs, blankets, etc. in the park on the East side of the river. *Fireworks show happening is dependent on burn conditions. Ph: 701-623-4444 (Always call and confirm events) |
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Military Appreciation Day In Medora
- All veterans and their families are invited to enjoy historic Medora as it honors their service to our country. All veterans will receive a free Medora Musical ticket. Plus see a special pre-show program, free rides on Manitou the Point to Point Zipline and more! Ph: 800-633-6721 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 12 - 14 |
Badlands Chautauqua – A Gathering of Teddys
- What's better than visiting Teddy in Medora? A dozen Teddys visiting Medora! Theodore Roosevelt reprisers converge on his beloved cowtown. And Teddy will be joined a variety of historical characters from Medora and TR's past. Learn about Teddy's time in the West, his 'crowded hour' with the Roughriders, and his rise to the Whitehouse. Plus join them for sing-alongs, a teddy bear parade, games, stories, and so much more. Address: Townsquare Patio , Medora, North Dakota |
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Maah Daah Hey Trail Run
- Brought to you by our friends at ExperienceLand and the Maah Daah Hey 100. Experience the unique challenge of running on North Dakota's awe-inspiring Maah Daah Hey trail. This event will give every participant an experience they will remember for the rest of their lives. The Badlands provide a truly stunning backdrop for one of North America's most challenging and rewarding stretches of trail. Distances - No matter which distance you choose, it’ll be an experience you’ll never forget. 5K – 3.1 Miles 10K – 6.2 Miles Half Marathon – 13.1 Miles Marathon – 26.2 Miles 54 Miles 79 Miles 106 Miles Starting locations and elevation gain can be found at ExperienceLand. REGISTER ONLINE! Address: Medora , Medora, North Dakota |
August
| 9 - 11 |
Ranchorama Days – NDRA Rodeo
- Don't miss Medora's great summer rodeo experience! Located at the Ranchorama Rodeo arena found at the east entrance of Medora. Tickets available at the door. Slack is FREE. Concessions and beer gardens on site. No outside food or beverage allowed. Stock contractor: Kling Rodeo, LLC Event Details Friday, 6:00pm Rodeo Saturday, 8:00am Slack & 6:00pm Rodeo Sunday, 6:00pm Rodeo Ph: 800-633-6721 (Always call and confirm events) |
September
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Wade Westin Music Festival
- The Annual Wade Westin Music Festival features cast and band members of the Medora Musical. The festival pays tribute to the life of former Burning Hills Singer and previous host of the Medora Musical, Wade Westin. Donations will be accepted and will go to the Home on the Range. Address: Townsquare Patio , Medora, North Dakota |
December
| 7 |
Bold St. Nick's Fatbike & Snowshoe Race
- Be BOLD, brave the COLD at the annual winter fatbike & snowshoe race in the North Dakota badlands. Whether you're on Bold St. Nick's naughty list or nice list, you will experience the world-famous Maah Daah Hey like few racers ever have – frozen! Some years due to trail conditions not having snow, Fat Tires and Snowshoes are not required. FATBIKE RACE: Fatbike racers on the NICE LIST will enjoy the fun and challenging loop course for 1 hour. Those on the NAUGHTY LIST will be "punished" for a grueling 4 hours. Riders who want to work together as a group can sign up for the REINDEER TEAM OPTION: teams of 2-4 will send out one rider on course, at a time, while the others stay warm and cozy by the outside fire pit. Solo racers and team racers alike will attempt to complete as many laps around the approximately 4-mile racecourse as possible before time runs out. GINGERBREAD MAN SNOWSHOE RACE: Run, run as fast as you can… This unique event will take place in the morning, on the same racecourse as the afternoon fatbike race. Racers are REQUIRED to wear snowshoes throughout the entirety of the 2-mile section of the Maah Daah Hey Trail, unless the race director deems conditions are not conducive to do so. Racers may choose to wear or carry his/her snowshoes on the remaining sections of the approximately 4-mile racecourse. Address: Downtown , Medora, North Dakota |