Explore the western edge. Bring the entire family and celebrate Roughrider Days Fair and Expo! Located in southwest North Dakota, Dickinson is a hustling, bustling community serving as the major hub for 12 counties. You will enjoy attending events at the newly constructed state-of-the-art Stark County Fairgrounds featuring covered grandstands to make your experience even more amazing. Located just south of Dickinson at 4024 HWY 22, this modern facility will be the celebration's home for years to come. From rodeos to the demolition derby and everything in between, Roughrider Days has something for everyone, it's a rodeo and so Much More!

Schedule of Events

June 15, 2024

9:00 a.m.: Dickinson Youth Rodeo

Western fun for all ages!! Kids ages 0 - 13 participate in events such as stick horse racing, boot racing, dummy roping, goat tail untying, flag racing, sheep riding, barrel racing, pole bending and breakaway roping.

Contact
Connie Ordahl at 701-483-5804.

June 19, 2024

6 - 11 p.m.: Roughrider Days Carnival

Presale tickets are $30 now through June 18th. Available at Family Fare (By Menards) and Dickinson Chamber of Commerce locations. After June 18th wristbands go up to $35 at the gate. So get them early! Don't say we didn't warn you!

Ride the thrills of the carnival. Kids of all ages will enjoy the games and cotton candy. Wristbands and individual tickets will be available for carnival rides.

June 20, 2024

6 - 11 p.m.: Roughrider Days Carnival

Presale tickets are $30 now through June 18th. Available at Family Fare (By Menards) and Dickinson Chamber of Commerce locations. After June 18th wristbands go up to $35 at the gate. So get them early! Don't say we didn't warn you!

Ride the thrills of the carnival. Kids of all ages will enjoy the games and cotton candy. Wristbands and individual tickets will be available for carnival rides.

June 21, 2024

6 - 11 p.m.: Roughrider Days Carnival

Presale tickets are $30 now through June 18th. Available at Family Fare (By Menards) and Dickinson Chamber of Commerce locations. After June 18th wristbands go up to $35 at the gate. So get them early! Don't say we didn't warn you!

Ride the thrills of the carnival. Kids of all ages will enjoy the games and cotton candy. Wristbands and individual tickets will be available for carnival rides.

7:00 p.m.: Demolition Derby Sponsored By Dan Porter Motors And Prairie Auto Parts

Tickets: $20 for adults, $10 for kids (aged 6-12). Kids 5 and under are FREE. Advance tickets available here or at the gate the day of the event.

Car Entry Deadline: 6:00 p.m.

No blankets or coolers in the stands!

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June 22, 2024

12:00 p.m.: Demolition Derby Sponsored By Dan Porter Motors And Prairie Auto Parts

Tickets: $20 for adults, $10 for kids (aged 6-12). Kids 5 and under are FREE. Advance tickets available here or at the gate the day of the event.

Car Entry Deadline: 11:00 a.m.

No blankets or coolers in the stands!

12:00 p.m.: Demolition Derby Sponsored By Dan Porter Motors And Prairie Auto Parts

Tickets: $20 for adults, $10 for kids (aged 6-12). Kids 5 and under are FREE. Advance tickets available here or at the gate the day of the event.

Car Entry Deadline: 11:00 a.m.

No blankets or coolers in the stands!

Click here for Tickets

3-11 p.m.: Roughrider Days Carnival

Presale tickets are $30 now through June 18th. Available at Family Fare (By Menards) and Dickinson Chamber of Commerce locations. After June 18th wristbands go up to $35 at the gate. So get them early! Don't say we didn't warn you!

Ride the thrills of the carnival. Kids of all ages will enjoy the games and cotton candy. Wristbands and individual tickets will be available for carnival rides.

June 23, 2024

3-9 p.m.: Roughrider Days Carnival

Presale tickets are $30 now through June 18th. Available at Family Fare (By Menards) and Dickinson Chamber of Commerce locations. After June 18th wristbands go up to $35 at the gate. So get them early! Don't say we didn't warn you!

Ride the thrills of the carnival. Kids of all ages will enjoy the games and cotton candy. Wristbands and individual tickets will be available for carnival rides.

No blankets or coolers in the stands!

June 24, 2024

4-H Activities
7:00 - 8:00 pm: Indoor Exhibits, BAC

June 25, 2024

4-H Activities

Horse Show
8:00 AM

Indoor Exhibits, BAC
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

June 26, 2024

4-H Activities

Poultry/Rabbit SHOW
9:30 AM

Indoor Exhibits, BAC
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Dog Show
3:00 PM

June 27, 2024

4-H Activities

Livestock Show
8:00 AM

Livestock Premium Sale
5:00 PM

4-H Family And Buyer Picnic
6:30 PM

June 28, 2024

PRCA Rodeo Sponsored By Marathon Petroleum

Time: 7 PM (Grand Entry at 6:45 PM)
Slack - Breakaway Roping and Barrel Racing Only
Immediately following the performance

Tickets: $25 for adults ($18 advanced until June 18th), $10 for kids (aged 6-12). Kids 5 and under Free

Specialty Act: Hailey Proctor, Clown/Barrelman: Danger Dave Whitmoyer, PRCA Announcer, Kade Rogge

Click here for Tickets

June 29, 2024

10:00 a.m.: Parade
Location: Downtown
Theme: Life Is A Highway

Bring your friends and family and enjoy colorful parade action including floats, horses, and MORE! It's colorful and it's fun!

The Roughrider Commission invites area businesses, groups and organizations to show off their creativity, as well as promote an event, products/services or cause by entering a float. Enter, TODAY!

Click Here For Parade Route Map

Click Here For Parade Registration Form

Family Fun Day

Location: Dickinson State University Student Center and King Pavilion

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Family Fun Day Walk/Run
Time: 7:45 AM
Location: DSU Student Center

Family Fun Day
Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: DSU King Pavilion

Contact Person:
Angie Rabbitt
Best Friends Program
701-483-8615
[email protected]

PRCA Rodeo Sponsored By Marathon Petroleum

Kids' Night at the Rodeo, sponsored by B and B Hot Oil Service
Time: 7 PM (Grand Entry at 6:45 PM)
Slack - All Timed Event Except Breakaway Roping and Barrel Racing
Immediately following the performance

Tickets: $25 for adults ($18 advanced until June 18th), $10 for kids (aged 6-12). Kids 5 and under FREE

Specialty Act: Hailey Proctor, Clown/Barrelman: Danger Dave Whitmoyer, PRCA Announcer, Kade Rogge

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June 30, 2024

PRCA Rodeo Sponsored By Marathon Petroleum

Military Appreciation Day
Time: 4 PM (Grand Entry at 3:45 PM)

Tickets: $25 for adults ($18 advanced until June 18th), $10 for kids (aged 6-12). Kids 5 and under FREE

Specialty Act: Hailey Proctor, Clown/Barrelman: Danger Dave Whitmoyer, PRCA Announcer, Kade Rogge

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July 3, 2024

7:00 PM: Concert Headliner: Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts With Special Guest Montgomery Gentry

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July 4, 2024

10:00 p.m.: Fireworks

Bursts of spectacular color and light will shower the sky Thursday, July 4, 2024. We have a spectacular show planned for you. Enjoy the display beginning at 10:00 p.m!

Location: Sanford Sports Complex (Former DSU Outdoor Arena)

July 6, 2024

6:00 p.m.: Southwest Speedway Non-Wing Sprintcar Race

July 7, 2024

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.: Kids Fair

July 13, 2024

10:00 a.m.: Ranch Rodeo

Date:
June 15 - July 13, 2024

Location: Stark County Fairgrounds - 4024 highway 22, Dickinson, ND 58601

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