Bismarck Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase
Visitors can browse locally made products and meet regional entrepreneurs offering gourmet food, art, jewelry, books, home decor, and apparel. The showcase features live cooking demonstrations and food sampling on the culinary stage, along with an Ag in the Classroom area offering agriculture-themed activities for children. Guests can also visit with Santa and receive a commemorative tote bag with a purchase while supplies last.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Admission is free.
Hours
Shopping hours (CT): Friday 12pm - 8pm, Saturday 9 am - 5 pm; Santa hours (CT): Friday 1pm - 7pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm.
Ages
All ages
Food & Drink
Vendors offer gourmet food for purchase, and the culinary stage features live cooking demonstrations and sampling of Pride of Dakota products.
Pets
Pets and emotional support animals are not allowed; service dogs are welcome.
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Tips & Advice
- Leave pets and emotional support animals at home, because only service dogs are allowed inside the showcase at the Bismarck Event Center.
- Bring kids ages 5 to 12 to the Pride of Dakota culinary stage, where special kids' culinary sessions run throughout the show.
- Make your first purchase early to get a free Pride of Dakota tote bag, since they are handed out only while supplies last.
- Stop by the Ag in the Classroom area with children for free take-home activities and samples that teach them about agriculture.
- Bring your holiday gift list, since vendors sell gourmet food, art, books, jewelry, sporting goods, home decor, apparel, and children's and pet items.
Special Events & Promotions
- The showcase is celebrating America's 250th anniversary this season.
- Special kids' culinary sessions for ages 5 to 12 run throughout the show at the Pride of Dakota culinary stage.
- Take home a free Pride of Dakota tote bag with a purchase, while supplies last.
Links & Contact
Run by North Dakota Department of Agriculture and Bank of North Dakota College SAVE Plan
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there anything for kids to do?
Yes. The Ag in the Classroom area has free take-home activities and samples that teach kids about agriculture. Special kids' culinary sessions for ages 5 to 12 run throughout the show at the Pride of Dakota culinary stage.
Can we taste any of the products?
Yes. The Pride of Dakota Culinary Stage is back with live cooking demonstrations and samples of Pride of Dakota products, showing how they work in everyday recipes.
What kinds of products are for sale?
You'll find North Dakota-made gourmet food, art, books, jewelry, sporting goods, home decor, apparel, children's items, pet items and more, and you can meet the local entrepreneurs behind them.
Is Santa there both days?
Yes. Santa visits on both Friday and Saturday during the showcase.
How can my business get a booth?
Booths are for Pride of Dakota members, who register online. Registration closes on November 30.
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