2026 Pride of Dakota Showcase dates released; Pride of Dakota Marketplace at 2026 State Fair announced

BISMARCK - The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has released the Pride of Dakota Showcase dates for 2026.

"We are pleased to offer events around the state again this year," Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said. "Last year our showcases were attended by more than 47,000 people and supported hundreds of local businesses. It was our second highest attendance record."

The 2026 dates, events and times are:

• Sept. 11-12 - Dickinson Showcase, West River Ice Center - Friday 3 - 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Oct. 23-24 - Minot Showcase, State Fair Center, Magic Place - Friday 3 - 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Nov. 13-14 - Grand Forks Holiday Showcase, Alerus Center - Friday 12 - 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Nov. 20-21 - Fargo Holiday Showcase, Scheels Arena - Friday 12 - 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Dec. 4-5 - Bismarck Holiday Showcase, Event Center - Friday 12 - 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

A new Pride of Dakota Marketplace at the North Dakota State Fair at the State Fair Center is scheduled from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. daily during the fair, July 17-25. More details will be released closer to the event.

"North Dakotans are very supportive of products made, manufactured, processed or produced in the state," Goehring said. "I encourage people to continue to support our state's local businesses, not only during showcase season, but year-round."

Goehring said that many retailers across the state stock Pride of Dakota products. A complete listing may be found at https://www.prideofdakota.nd.gov in the Retailers section.

Administered by the Business, Marketing and Information Division of the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, the Pride of Dakota program provides member companies with cooperative marketing and promotional events, such as in-store demonstrations, Pride of Dakota Day, and the Pride of Dakota and Holiday Showcases. The program also provides educational opportunities and representation at regional, national and international marketing expositions. More than 500 North Dakota companies are Pride of Dakota members.