Events

Pumpkin Pickin’ Palooza is back at the McKenzie County Ag Expo, bringing fall fun for the whole family every weekend in October! Our pumpkins are homegrown right here in North Dakota from Meadowlark Acres, and the patch is just the start of the adventure. You’ll also find a corn maze, pedal carts, a barrel train, and a hay bale jungle gym to keep kids (and kids at heart) busy for hours.

Each weekend has a special theme to make your visit unique:

• October 4–5: Halloween Kickoff 🎃
• October 11–12: Public Safety Weekend 🚒
• October 18–19: Western Weekend 🤠
• October 25–26: Halloween Finale 👻

Hours are Saturdays 11 AM–5 PM and Sundays 12–4 PM. Admission is $5/person. Kids 3 & under are free. All pumpkins are $5 this year!

Whether you’re searching for the perfect pumpkin, making memories with your kids, or just looking for a festive way to celebrate the season, Pumpkin Pickin’ Palooza is the place to be this fall!

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Join the fear for our Haunted Corn Maze this Halloween at The McKenzie County Ag Expo. 

There will be frights, scary sights, and spin-chilling scares around every corner of our corn maze. 

The Haunted Maze is on Thursday, Oct. 30th from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., Friday, October 31st from 5 p.m. to midnight (12 a.m.), and tentatively on Saturday, Nov. 1. 

Gather friends, bring your courage, and get ready for a hauntingly good time.

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Join us at the Ag Expo for our Mistletoe Market & Festival. Fun for all ages with activities, games and shopping. Admission is FREE.

See Santa and get your Christmas pictures taken by Audrey's Portrait Studio. Audrey is a professional photographer from Helena, MT. Check her out at audreysportraitstudio.com

We will be hosting a Christmas tree competition called 'Deck the Hall', vote on your favorite tree with a penny per vote. All proceeds will be donated by the winner to whomever of their choosing.

Ring in 2026 in true Western style at Leather & Lace: A New Year’s Rodeo & Party! The McKenzie County Ag Expo will come alive on New Year’s Eve with a one-of-a-kind celebration featuring all the grit, glamour, and good times you could want.

The night kicks off at 8PM with a high-energy rodeo showcase, including bull riding, women’s bronc riding, and bull fighting that will keep you on the edge of your seat. When the dust settles, the party’s just getting started—Mendenhall Crossing takes the stage to keep the dance floor packed as we ring in the New Year together.

The celebration lasts until 12:30 AM, giving you plenty of time to ride, dance, and toast to new beginnings with friends and neighbors.

Kick up your boots, bring your best moves, and celebrate the New Year the Western way at Leather & Lace!

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Get ready for the roar of engines and the rush of competition at the Bakken Shootout, held right here at the McKenzie County Ag Expo! This action-packed indoor Legends and Slingshot race will showcase top drivers battling it out for bragging rights and glory on the track. Fans of speed and excitement won’t want to miss the heart-pounding energy, close calls, and checkered flag finishes that make short-track racing unforgettable.

Whether you’re a longtime racing fan or just love a good adrenaline rush, the Bakken Shootout is gearing up to be one of the most thrilling events of the season. More details coming soon—stay tuned!

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Kick off your summer with a true western tradition at the PRCA Rodeo, happening May 22–23, 2026, at the McKenzie County Ag Expo! Watch professional cowboys and cowgirls compete in thrilling events like bull riding, bronc riding, barrel racing, and more as the best of the best go head-to-head in the arena.

Bring the whole family for two unforgettable nights of high-energy rodeo entertainment, patriotic spirit, and small-town excitement as we honor our country and those who serve this Memorial Day weekend. From edge-of-your-seat rides to classic rodeo fun, the PRCA Rodeo at the McKenzie County Ag Expo is the place to be!

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Hailing from the heartland of small town South Dakota, Elizabeth Jo's music is infused with the authenticity and storytelling traditions of classic country, while also incorporating modern influences to create a sound that in uniquely her own.

Elizabeth was inspired by country music at a very young age as she helped on her family farm. The old country ballads and twangy guitars spoke to her as the lyrics rang true to her everyday life on the farm. She picked up a guitar at the age of 12 starting songwriting and dreamed of what "music city" would be like.

Elizabeth won the South Dakota State Fair talent competition at the age of 18 with and original song, encouraging her that music was what she was meant to do. Fast forward to 2022 Elizabeth made the big jump to Nashville with hopes of sharing her music with the world, and making an impact in country music and much as it has impacted her.