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North Dakota Food Festival Fairs & Festivals

13 food festival events across North Dakota for 2026.

The Buggies-N-Blues — Mandan Happening now
CraftFood FestivalMusic

The Buggies-N-Blues

It will feature blues music, entertainment, classic cars, arts/craft and business booths, food trucks and beverage vendors, and more.

Fri–Sun, Jun 12–14Mandan
Mandan Art in the Park Festival — Mandan5(2)
CraftFood FestivalMusic

Mandan Art in the Park Festival

A craft fair in Mandan.

Fri–Sat, Jul 3–4Mandan
North Dakota Country Fest — New Salem4.6(7)
CraftFood FestivalMusic

North Dakota Country Fest

Enjoy live country music performances including chart-topping hits.

Jul 8–11New Salem
Bismarck Capital Afair — Bismarck4.6(22)
CraftFood FestivalMusic

Bismarck Capital Afair

There will be over 100 artisans from across the country selling a variety of wares.

Sat–Sun, Aug 1–2Bismarck
The Fargo Fiber Arts Festival — West Fargo5(2)
CraftFood FestivalCultural

The Fargo Fiber Arts Festival

A craft fair in West Fargo.

Sat–Sun, Aug 1–2West Fargo
Downtown Grand Forks Street Fair — Grand Forks4.4(47)
AgriculturalCraftFood Festival

Downtown Grand Forks Street Fair

There will be a group of local artists and craft vendors, kidpreneurs, free art activities, live music, food trucks, and much more.

Fri–Sat, Aug 21–22Grand Forks
Ransom County Fair — Lisbon4.5(19)
AgriculturalFood FestivalSeasonal

Ransom County Fair

An agricultural fair in Lisbon.

Aug 26–30Lisbon
Big Iron Farm Show — West Fargo4.5(154)
CraftFood FestivalArtisan

Big Iron Farm Show

It will feature hundreds of exhibit booths, training sessions, demonstrations and more.

Tue–Thu, Sep 15–17West Fargo
Fort Ransom Marketplace Festival — Fort Ransom4.4(11)
CraftFood FestivalMusic

Fort Ransom Marketplace Festival

This event will feature a diverse group of juried vendors including artists, crafters, photographers, musicians, wine makers, food vendors, and more.

Sat–Sun, Sep 26–27Fort Ransom
Grafton Fall Arts And Craft Show — Grafton4(5)
CraftFood FestivalArtisan

Grafton Fall Arts And Craft Show

There will be over 30 vendors selling a wide variety of handmade products and some of your favorite product lines.

Sat, Oct 10Grafton
Fargo Fall Art and Craft Show — Fargo5(2)
CraftFood FestivalArtisan

Fargo Fall Art and Craft Show

A craft fair in Fargo.

Fri–Sat, Oct 23–24Fargo
Minot Christmas Art and Craft Show — Minot4.4(980)
CraftFood FestivalSeasonal

Minot Christmas Art and Craft Show

A craft fair in Minot.

Fri–Sat, Nov 6–7Minot
Bismarck Christmas Art and Craft Show — Bismarck4.3(744)
CraftFood FestivalSeasonal

Bismarck Christmas Art and Craft Show

Come shop unique hand-made products for the gift-giving season.

Fri–Sat, Nov 20–21Bismarck

Frequently asked questions

How many food festivals are there in North Dakota?

Our directory lists 13 food festivals across North Dakota for the 2026 season, including Big Iron Farm Show, Minot Christmas Art and Craft Show and Bismarck Capital Afair.

When is the best time for food festivals in North Dakota?

North Dakota's food festivals cluster in August and July — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.

What are the most popular food festivals in North Dakota?

By Google review score, Big Iron Farm Show in West Fargo ranks among the most popular, with a 4.5-star rating from 154 reviews.