# Festivals in Bismarck 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Bismarck 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Bismarck. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Bismarck, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Bismarck listed on one platform - we have you covered.

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## Festivals Events in Bismarck

- **Event Name**: Downtown Crazy Days
  - **Description**: Mark your calendars! CRAZY DAYS is September 18th & 19th.

Come downtown for Bismarck's Street Fair plus check out the core businesses that make up Downtown Bismarck. Each Crazy Days participating business will have different DEALS - PROMOS - COUPONS.
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bismarck/downtown-crazy-days/200029681381345
  - **Venue**: Downtown, Bismarck, North Dakota
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- **Event Name**: Bismarck Water Lantern Festival by Light The Night
  - **Description**: Experience the enchantment of a magical evening at our Water Lantern Festival! Join us as we gather by the water’s edge to celebrate love, hope, and dreams, all illuminated by the gentle glow of floating lanterns.

As the sun begins to set, you’ll be capt
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bismarck/bismarck-water-lantern-festival-by-light-the-night/200029930905552
  - **Venue**: Southbay, Bismarck, North Dakota
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- **Event Name**: Bismarck Color Run By Color Craze
  - **Description**: Welcome to Color Craze, one of the most vibrant experiences in the ColorVerse! This isn’t just a run, it’s a full-blown festival where color, music, and celebration collide. From the moment you arrive, you’ll be part of a living, breathing rainbow, surrou
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bismarck/bismarck-color-run-by-color-craze/200029164868444
  - **Venue**: Southbay, Bismarck, North Dakota
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- **Event Name**: Kids Mini Marathon
  - **Description**: Kids Mini Marathon presented by Bartlett & West

Give your kids the chance to experience the excitement of race day at the FREE Kids Mini Marathon presented by Bartlett & West!

This event gives young runners the real Bismarck Marathon experience,
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 07:30 am (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: North Dakota State Capitol
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- **Event Name**: United Tribes International Powwow
  - **Description**: The Powwow is held annually in the Lone Star Arena at United Tribes Technical College in Bismarck, North Dakota and has become one of the premier cultural events!
www.unitedtribespowwow.com
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 12:00 am – Sun Sep 13 2026 at 11:59 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bismarck/united-tribes-international-powwow/200030400219415
  - **Venue**: 3315 University Drive Bismarck, ND 58504
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## Trending Events in Bismarck

- **Event Name**: Gary Allan in Bismarck
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Gary Allan Live at Bismarck Event Center on Friday, August 28, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Gary Allan is set to light up Bismarck Event Center with t
  - **Venue**: Bismarck Event Center
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- **Event Name**: Rob Schneider at Belle Mehus Auditorium
  - **Venue**: Belle Mehus Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Sunday Social Market 🛍️👩‍🌾🌃
  - **Description**: Welcome to the Sunday Social Night Market - May 3- October 25 

This year we are excited to partner with Trestle in Downtown Bismarck and other local
organizations to bring a new kind of summer night market to the community. Our goal is to
create a vibran
  - **Venue**: Downtown Bismarck
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- **Event Name**: Rob Schneider
  - **Venue**: Belle Mehus Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: 5K presented by Scheels
  - **Description**: Ready, set, race! The 2026 Bismarck Marathon presented by MDU Resources is here with the Scheels 5K experience you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 19th because it’s time to conquer 3.1 miles of fun and fitness!

Whether you
  - **Venue**: North Dakota State Capitol
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- **Event Name**: Half Marathon
  - **Description**: Get ready to tackle 13.1 miles of fun, focus and unforgettable vibes! The Half Marathon at the 45th Annual Bismarck Marathon presented by MDU Resources is here to make your running dreams come true!

This amazingly scenic course along the Missouri River i
  - **Venue**: North Dakota State Capitol
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- **Event Name**: Tracy Lawrence: No Alibis Tour
  - **Description**: Get ready, Bismarck — country legend Tracy Lawrence is bringing his No Alibis Tour to the Bismarck Event Center on October 1!

With a career spanning decades, 13 million albums sold, and 18 No. 1 hits, Tracy Lawrence is one of country music’s most endurin
  - **Venue**: 315 South 5th Street, Bismarck, ND, United States, North Dakota 58504
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- **Event Name**: 2026 SCHEELS Hunt Fest
  - **Description**: Get ready for the biggest hunting event of the year—HUNT FEST is back at Bismarck SCHEELS!

Join us for two action-packed days filled with the best hunting deals of the season, expert advice from top industry vendors, and opportunities to connect with loc
  - **Venue**: 800 Kirkwood Mall, STE 72, Bismarck, ND 58504
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- **Event Name**: BSC Volleyball - Inaugural Game in the Bavendick Center
  - **Description**: Be there for the inaugural varsity game at the newly constructed Bavendick Center! Watch your Mystics Volleyball team take on Mount Marty (S.D.).

Doors open at 5:00 PM. 

Match begins at 6:00 PM.

Walk-up tickets available at the door.

Be a part of the
  - **Venue**: 1511 Canary Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501, United States
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Bismarck?
  - **A:** Downtown Crazy Days (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 10:00 am at Downtown, Bismarck, North Dakota), Bismarck Water Lantern Festival by Light The Night (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:30 pm at Southbay, Bismarck, North Dakota), Bismarck Color Run By Color Craze (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 12:00 pm at Southbay, Bismarck, North Dakota), Kids Mini Marathon (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 07:30 am at North Dakota State Capitol), United Tribes International Powwow (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 12:00 am at 3315 University Drive Bismarck, ND 58504).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Bismarck this weekend August 28–30, 2026?
  - **A:** Bismarck Water Lantern Festival by Light The Night (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:30 pm at Southbay, Bismarck, North Dakota).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Bismarck in August 2026?
  - **A:** Bismarck Water Lantern Festival by Light The Night (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 06:30 pm at Southbay, Bismarck, North Dakota).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Bismarck?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Bismarck on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Bismarck?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Bismarck?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Bismarck include Downtown, Bismarck, North Dakota, Southbay, Bismarck, North Dakota, North Dakota State Capitol.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Bismarck?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Bismarck include Boutique 23, Luna Ticketing, Bismarck Marathon.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Bismarck?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Bismarck.

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