Events
Upcoming & Community Event
August
Aug. 8: Kayak the Missouri & Safety Training: 8:45-1 p.m., Car Bodies, Nelson Heart Cancer Benefit: 5 p.m., Mandan Moose Lodge #425
Aug. 10: AM Rise & Thrive Tribe: 5:30-6:30 a.m., The Studio Wellness Community, Ladies Day: 8 a.m., Prairie West Golf Course, Mandan Cruise Night Car Show: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Dakota Kustomz
Aug. 11: Take a Swing at Cystic Fibrosis Golf Scramble: 11 a.m., Prairie West Golf Course, Peace of Mind Seminar: 5:30 p.m., Weigel Funeral & Cremation Service
Aug. 12: AM Rise & Thrive Tribe: 5:30-6:30 a.m., The Studio Wellness Community, Memoirs of a Geisha Book Chat: 5:30 p.m., Morton Mandan Public Library
Aug. 14: AM Rise & Thrive Tribe: 5:30-6:30 a.m., The Studio Wellness Community, End of Summer Bash: 6-8 p.m., Legion Park
Aug. 15: Cardio & Coffee Series 2026: 7:30-9 a.m., Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, Pedals & Popsicles: 10-11 a.m., Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, Inflatables in the Campground: 1-4 p.m., Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park
Aug. 17: AM Rise & Thrive Tribe: 5:30-6:30 a.m., The Studio Wellness Community
Aug. 19: AM Rise & Thrive Tribe: 5:30-6:30 a.m., The Studio Wellness Community, SPARK at the Library (Morning Session): 10:15-11 a.m.., Morton Mandan Public Library, SPARK at the Library (Afternoon Session): 4:15-5 p.m., Morton Mandan Public Library
Aug. 20: Caregiver Lunch & Learn Series: 12-1 p.m., First Lutheran Church of Mandan
Aug. 21: AM Rise & Thrive Tribe: 5:30-6:30 p.m., The Studio Wellness Community, Becoming One - Marriage Retreat: 6 p.m., Christ the King Parish Life Center, (LIVE MUSIC) All Aces: 9-12:30 a.m., The Broken Oar, (LIVE MUSIC) DISCONTENT: 9-1 a.m., The Drink at Lakewood
Aug. 22: Becoming One - Marriage Retreat: 8:30 a.m., Christ the King Parish Life Center, 2026 Ride 4 Recovery: 11-7 p.m., 1406 2nd St NW, (LIVE MUSIC) All Aces: 9-12:30 a.m., The Broken Oar, (LIVE MUSIC) DISCONTENT: 9-1 a.m., The Drink at Lakewood
Aug. 23: The Wedding Market: 11-2 p.m., The Poppy Creative
Aug. 24: AM Rise & Thrive Tribe: 5:30-6:30 a.m., The Studio Wellness Community
Aug. 25: DJGA Autumn Classic 2026: 12 p.m., Prairie West Golf Course
Aug. 26: AM Rise & Thrive Tribe: 5:30-6:30 a.m., The Studio Wellness Community
Aug. 27: Lights Out - Stars Out: 9-11:30 p.m., Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, Starlight Cinema Series: 9-11 p.m., Edgewood Mandan at Lakewood
Aug. 28: AM Rise & Thrive Tribe: 5:30-6:30 a.m., The Studio Wellness Community
Aug. 29: Flatland Precision Steel Challenge Presented by TAG Firearms: 8 a.m., 2980 Lyons Rd, 2X Monster Trucks LIVE (Ft. King Sling): 12-7 p.m., Dacotah Speedway
For a full list of events by month, visit www.mylocalevents.org or download our events brochure.
Signature & Annual Events
Mandan bursts with pride when hosting special events that draw thousands of visitors year after year.
Children enjoy hands-on exploration of heavy machinery, safety vehicles, and more.
May 16, 2026 • Main Street & Downtown Mandan
Classic cars and live music fill Main Street.
June 8-9, 2026
Featuring bulls, broncs and barrels of fun, has been voted the “Best Community Celebration” in the region several times by readers of the Bismarck Tribune and 2014 N.D. Tourism Event of the Year! Held annually over the Fourth of July.
Includes:
- Art In the Park (150+ arts, crafts & food vendors)
- Prairie Pyro-Musical Fireworks Display (free-to-attend display hosted on the plot of land North of Mandan Middle School)
- Independence Day Parade (state’s longest parade)
- 4th of July Road Race on Main (5K run & walk)
- Gigantic Fireworks Display (culmination after the rodeo in observation of our freedom)
Bring a blanket or a chair to enjoy outdoor concerts during most summer weeknights in downtown Mandan.
June 8-August 13:
- Monday-Thursday: 7:30-8:30 p.m. (Tuesdays: Mandan Lions Burgers in the Park)
2026 Schedule:
6/8/26 West River Wind (Community Band)
6/9/26 Avantide (American Rock)
6/10/26 Euphoria (Variety)
6/11/26 Morgan Wade Harr (Outlaw Country)
6/15/26 West River Wind (Community Band)
6/16/26 Free Whiskey (Country)
6/17/26 Kaleidoscope Show Band (Big Band Era)
6/18/26 Mythtickle (Variety/Accordian)
6/22/26 West River Winds (Community Band)
6/23/26 Dee & Bryan (Variety)
6/24/26 Kaleidoscope Show (Mandan High)
6/25/26 Kaleidoscope Show (Mandan High)
6/29/26 West River Wind (Community Band)
6/30/26 Payton Lily Band (Country)
7/1/26 Slow Burn (Variety)
7/3/26 **Enjoy the July 4th Festivities in Mandan**
7/4/26 **Enjoy the July 4th Festivities in Mandan**
7/6/26 Julie, Leo & Colleen (Variety)
7/7/26 Quality Shoes (Variety)
7/8/26 Girl Next Door (70's Rock)
7/9/26 U3+1 (Classic Rock)
7/13/26 Steein' Country (Country/Old-Time)
7/14/26 Young at Heart (Country/Old-Time)
7/15/26 Dr JB Bama (Classic Rock)
7/16/26 Swentones (Modern Rock)
7/20/26 Royal Country (Country & Gospel)
7/21/26 Jim Geiger & Addy (Accordion, Variety)
7/22/26 Over Educated (Jazz)
7/23/26 Even Odds (Classic Rock)
7/27/26 Lynn Z & Kim Bauer (Country)
7/28/26 Little Big Band (Big Band Era)
7/29/26 Fuzz & Guns (Rock)
7/30/26 Siembra (Reggie Rock)
8/3/26 Tapestry (Variety)
8/4/26 Tumbleweed Nectar (Country Rock)
8/5/26 Erhardt Country (Country)
8/6/26 Dakota Keys (Accordion Sounds)
8/10/26 Randy Karr Band (Country)
8/11/26 Mandan Jam Event (Variety)
8/12/26 Braveheart (Country Folk)
8/13/26 Al's Big Band (Big Band Era)
Aug. 23-25, 2026 • Dykshoorn Park
Ft. Lincoln State Park (7 miles south of Mandan on Hwy 1806)
2026 dates coming soon
Santa's Arrival & Shop Small Saturday
Nov. 29, 2026 (Saturday after Thanksgiving)
Nov. 29, 2025 - Jan. 10, 2026
Nightly 5 - 10 p.m. • Dykshoorn & Heritage Parks, W. Main Street
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