Events Offer Opportunity To Learn New Things, Or To Simply Have Fun in North Dakota

Whether you’re looking for new ideas for your house and garden, or want to learn the latest in agriculture, there are ample opportunities across North Dakota in February. And if you’re just in the mood for some simple entertainment, there are plenty of events to satisfy, from rodeos to dog sled races to a 200th birthday celebration.

McLean County Ag Show
Garrison High School (Feb. 3)
The area tradeshow features exhibitors, demonstrations, speakers and concessions. For more information call 800-799-4242.

NPRA Bull-A-Rama & Rodeo Finals
Bismarck Civic Center (Feb. 10-12)
Cowboys from all over attend this annual event. The Bull-A-Rama begins at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 10, and the rodeo finals begin at 7:30 p.m. on both Feb. 11 and 12. The event is known for having some of the best stock in the country. For more information call 701-663-4973.

Pomp’s 200th Birthday
Washburn (Feb. 11-12)
Celebrate the 200th birthday of Sakakawea’s baby, Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center and Fort Mandan at Washburn. Pomp was born on Feb. 11, 1805, at Fort Mandan, the son of French Canadian interpreter Touissant Charbonneau and his wife, Sakakawea, who accompanied Lewis and Clark as an interpreter team. You can also meet members of the expedition as they tell their stories about the baby and his mother. Sakakawea scholar Amy Mossett is scheduled to be on hand. For more information, call 877-462-8535; or go online at www.fortmandan.com

Shiverfest
Devils Lake (Feb. 11-13)
This family event features dog sled races, auto cross, ice fishing tournament, snowmobiling and an art and quilt show. For more information, call 800-233-8048.

KFYR Radio Agri-International
Bismarck Civic Center (Feb. 15-16)
This annual event draws thousands. It’s considered a marketplace where farmers, ranchers and agri-businesses meet. Nearly 400 exhibit booths fill the Civic Center and Exhibition Hall. There are a number of seminars, educational programs and other activities.

Some of the special features this year include equipment demonstrations, ag equipment and products, stock dog demonstration, horse clinic, living ag classroom and a toy show. Information will also be available for such markets as hobby farms, ranchettes and suburban acreages. For more information, call 800-472-2170; or go online at www.kfyr.com/calendar/events.html

International Crop Expo
Alerus Center, Grand Forks (Feb. 16-17)
This annual event features the latest innovations in agriculture. The expo will include educational programs, the latest machinery, vendor displays, food and more. A best of show event will also be held.

Hours for the free show are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. For more information call 701-792-1420; or go online at www.cropexpo.com

Beyond BOW (Becoming an Outdoors Woman) Winter Workshop
Lake Metigoshe, (Feb. 25-27)
This is a unique opportunity for women to learn about the North Dakota outdoors – in the winter. Experience harnessing up a dogsled to mush along Lake Metigoshe or the wilderness trails of the nearby state park. There are also classes in snowshoeing, winter tracking, cross country skiing and, of course, ice fishing. Hosted by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, this event is held at Lake Metigoshe State Park in the Turtle Mountains near Bottineau. For more information, call 701-328-6300; or go online at www.state.nd.us/gnf/education/instruction/outdoorswoman.html

Red River Valley Home & Garden Show
Fargodome, Fargo (Feb. 25-27)
The annual Home and Garden show is set for Feb. 25-27. The featured speaker is Leslie Segrete, seamstress and carpenter from The Learning Channel’s “While You Were Out” television show. Her appearances will be on Feb. 25 and 26.

Show hours are 3-9 p.m. on Feb. 25, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Feb. 26, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Feb. 27. For more information, go online at www.fargodome.com

Plan to get out and experience these events and activities. It’s an opportunity to have an adventure without venturing far from home. Go to www.ndtourism.com or call 800-435-5663 or 701-328-2525 for more information on other events throughout the state.

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January 31, 2005   Posted in: United States North