Pride of Dakota Showcase returns to State Fairgrounds

The State Fair Center will be filled with booths and shoppers when the Pride of Dakota Showcase returns to Minot, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24. “This year’s Pride of Dakota Showcase features nearly 100 companies offering unique, North Dakota-made products,” Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said. “Shoppers will find thousands of products to choose from, including gourmet food, wine and spirits, books, jewelry, apparel, personal care, pottery, quilting, photography and framed art, children s items and more.” The showcase is open from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission and shopping bags are free and sponsored by the Bank of North Dakota College SAVE Plan. Parking is also free for Pride of Dakota shoppers. The Pride of Dakota Culinary Experience will return in 2026 with live cooking demonstrations by Gourmet Chef, sampling, giveaways, and more. Kids can participate in trick or treating, free Ag in the Classroom activities and play in the playhou