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Picture Perfect Memories
We'll Have You...
--Riding'--Rockin' and Livestockin'--
Rugby, North Dakota
701-208-2886
Pierce County Fair June 26-29, 2025
EST 1916
Stay tuned for
2025 information
MAIN STAGES 2024
Ivory - Legendary Rock & Roll
June 28
9:30 p.m. -12:00 a.m.
In August 1975, nestled in a remote Black Hills canyon in an old one-room school house serving as a practice hall, the world witnessed the formation of what was destined to become Ivory. Regarded as a true supergroup with a lineup featuring the top performers from many of the Midwest’s best bands, Ivory toured extensively as a full-time entity for over 13 years from 1975 through 1988.
Admission - $15
COMEDIAN
C. Willi Myles
America's Everyday Comedian
June 29
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
He has been combining his quick wit and a great sense of humor to deliver one of this country’s most high energy, side-splitting shows for all ages. “Keep ‘em laughing” has been C Willi’s goal on the stage over the last 18 years and he isn’t about to stop. With an audience-driving interactive performance that will ‘keep you laughing,’ He has shared the stage with legends like Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles and The Beach Boys and Toby Keith. C. Willi has been combining everyday people with everyday humor, and has built dedicated audience around the country because of its non-offensive flavor. One of the country’s most gifted entertainers, C Willi is ready to ‘keep ‘em laughing’ at the Pierce County Fair!
Admission - $ 10
(also gets you into Open Road band)
Demolition Derby
June 29
2:00 p.m.
If you've never been to a demolition derby it is a fun, fast-paced event. It has been compared to legalized road rage! The goal is to immobilize your opponent's car by any means necessary within the rules of course, and yes, there are rules!
The competitors can have easily over 100 hours into building their car, hoping to last the 10-15 minutes each round takes. The ultimate goal is to be the last car moving.
It is a loud, hot, dirty and crazy event so please keep this in mind if you have small children.
Don't miss this smash'em, crash'em event!
Inspection will begin at 8:00 a.m. and smashing starts at 2:00 p.m.
Call Sam Crowell for more information.
(701-353-9209)
$15- Ages 12 and up
$5 - Ages 7-11
Free- Ages 6 and under
$20 - Pit Access
$100 Entry Fee
ATV Barrel Race
June 30
3:00 p.m.
You won't want to miss the debut of this new event at the fair! Similar to a horse racing event, the vehicle has to circle around the barrel quickly and beat the times of other racers. Mishaps can often happen due to the quick turns involved. The categories will include: Modified Side-By-Side
Stock Side-By-Side
Four Wheeler/ATV
Everyone will be given 2 Rounds and be timed against the clock.
Contact Lawrence at 771-2035 with any questions
$5- Ages 13 and up
Free- Ages 12 and under
$20 - Entry Fee
The Open Road Band
June 29
9:30 p.m.
Open Road is an exciting 3 piece band consisting of Guitar, Bass, and Drums. Their music ranges from Blues to Rock n Roll, Oldies, and maybe a country song or two, everyone is sure to have a Rockin' good time!
Their high-energy, one-of-a-kind performance is a Must See!
Admission - $5
Youth Mutton/Mini Bronc Riding
June 28
5:00 p.m.
So many kids dream of entering the rodeo arena and have a crowd cheering them on. Now they can get that chance! They will wear the number, meet the rodeo queen, ride an animal, have their name announced, see their name in print, have a rodeo clown protecting them and get a chance to win the prized "buckle". COME CHEER THEM ON!
$5 - Entry Fee for Youth Riders
Registration June 20
Call 208-1466
10 am - 8 pm
Women's Ranch Bronc Championship
June 28
7:30 p.m.
The Women's Ranch Bronc Championships (WRBC) was founded in 2016 by The McElroy's when a group of young female athletes wanted to compete in the ranch bronc riding events but felt uncomfortable competing in male dominated open events.
The Women's Ranch Bronc Championships' main goal is to help female athletes of all ages and backgrounds reach their dreams as ranch bronc riders. The vision matured into what is now internationally known as The Trail to Cheyenne TourTM .
The Women's Ranch Bronc Championships strives to provide high-quality competition and to spotlight the talented female athletes of this sport for the established and in-coming rodeo fan base.
$15- Ages 13 and up
Free- Ages 12 and under
The Not So Newlywed Game
June 27
6:30 p.m.
Game Show Network Beware! The Pierce County Fair is bringing back "The Married Couples Challenge" to the stage. How well do these couples know their partner?
At 6:30 pm, your host Steve will enter the stage with his "deep and intellectual" questions. Be ready to cheer on your favorite team as they compete for the title of "Best Couple"! Make sure and pack some tissues because you will be brought to tears from the touching or hilarious answers. Nobody knows what will happen so don't miss out on this event!
Your Front-Line Couples are:
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Free-Will Donation
Mighty Thomas Carnival
June 27 - 30
pm
The Mighty Thomas Carnival plans to return to the Pierce County Fair. They will be ready to go on Thursday, June 27. The carnival industry is slowly dissolving as the legislator holds the reins on allowing visas for non-immigrant employees of carnivals. We appreciate that they are able to be part of the fair! Contact your legislator if you want carnivals to continue providing entertainment for fairs around the country.
The Thomas Carnival has been around since 1928 when Art B. Thomas founded it. It has been and continues to be run by members of the Thomas family. They provide safe, clean, wholesome entertainment for your family. Come out and stroll the midway and experience what they have to offer. WE WELCOME YOU BACK!
Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday -
Wristbands - $25 Daily
$60 All 4 Days
Get A Taste
of the Fair
June 27
3:00 p.m.
We invite you to visit all of our vendors at the 2024 Pierce County Fair. The vendors will be showcasing their items to everyone. Try an old favorite or maybe find some new favorite items.
Expected Vendors are:
Daddy's Doughnuts
Ma's Cookcar
Cranston Family Concessions
EffinJayz
ACME Tools of Minot
Who Has Buttons?
Color Dot Jewelry & Freezin USA
Foster Care ND
Foresman Publishers
Marines
Bremer Bank
A Look at the Rides from
2018
"The grounds always look so nice, and everyone is so helpful"
"We wait for the fair every year. So much for our whole family to do and lots of it is free!"
"You all work so hard to bring a great event to Rugby."
"Thanks for another great fair. Our kids enjoyed everything even if there wasn't rides!"
 There's a new family-friendly roller-coaster this year called the Wacky Cowboy that's expected to be very popular. The coaster is 92-feet wide and has a height of 22-feet -- so it's great for all ages. It's full of LEDs, a fancy lighting package, and the colorful cars and colorful scenery. |
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 the Martian Maze lets children climb ladders, cross bridges, slide down slides and walk through a rotating barrel. |
 On the fun slide, also known as the astroglide slide, or cascade slide, a rider walks up the stairs to get to the top of this slide along with a mat. The rider places the mat on the slide, sits on the mat, and slides down the ride. |
 The Zipper flips riders in multiple directions as each of the free spinning cages rounds each ends of the boom. |
 Bumper cars is a type of flat ride consisting of several small electrically powered cars which draw power from the floor and/or ceiling, and which are turned on and off remotely by an operator |
 The Up Up and Away Balloon Race is a fun, colorful ride for children and their parents. Children can spin their tubs as they race around the sky going up and down and twirling all around. |
 The frog hopper fairground ride is a kind of vertical ascent and bounced descent amusement ride and it provides a single restraint system for all riders. |
 The DIZZY DRAGON grins with delight as he 'opens up' to welcome kids and parents alike for a gentle ride. Four of these happy dragons turn in unison, carrying customers around and around. With their bright colors and amusing faces, these dragons are sure to please! |
 Chugging around a circular track, the RIO GRANDE TRAIN is the perfect rail trip for young patrons and their parents. |
 Wacky Maze Bounce House |