Celebrating Winter on the Northern Plains
Vinterfest is a month-long celebration of winter, here on the Northern Plains. The festival seeks to promote educational, recreational, and cultural heritage programming throughout central North Dakota for the public’s enjoyment. From artisan workshops to cross-country skiing, Vinterfest invites you to learn new hobbies and share in time-honored traditions.
Schedule:
Straw Ornament Making
Sat Feb 1st 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm
North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, 612 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, ND 58505, USA
Creating Christmas ornaments out of straw with guided instruction by Kara Haff, SHSND
12 years and older.
$10.00 Fee
Registration Required
Brought to you by: State Historical Society of North Dakota
Straw Ornament Making
Sat Feb 1st 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum, 612 E Boulevard Ave, Bismarck, ND 58505, USA
Creating Christmas ornaments out of straw with guided instruction by Kara Haff, SHSND
12 years and older.
$10.00 fee
Registration Required
Brought to you by: State Historical Society of North Dakota
Teen Video Game Tournament: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Sat Feb 1st 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
6th-12th graders, show off your skills or try a game that is new to you at Teen HQ’s monthly teen video game tournament.
Prizes will be awarded.
Please arrive by 1:00 pm to be added to the tournament bracket.
Teens only
Free Event, no registration required
Brought to you by: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library
Kicksled Event
Sat Feb 1st 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverwood Golf Course, 725 Riverwood Dr, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA
Join Bismarck Parks and Recreation District and the Sons of Norway Sverdrup Lodge for an introduction to kicksledding, at Riverwood Gold Course. Fun for all ages, attendees can expect to watch, learn, and practice kicksledding—a foot-powered Scandinavian sled used for winter transportation. Seven kicksleds of various sizes will be available; attendees will have the opportunity to take turns trying them out on a groomed route in Riverwood.
All ages welcome
Following the event, the Sons of Norway will be donating the kicksleds to Bismarck Parks and Recreation District for public enjoyment.
Brought to you by: Bismarck Parks and Recreation, Sons of Norway Sverdrup Lodge, and Northern Plains National Heritage Area
Laughing Sun Live Music
Sat Feb 1st 2025 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Laughing Sun Brewing Co., 1023 E Front Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA
Enjoy live music from Lost Horses
All ages welcome
Brought to you by: Laughing Sun Brewing
Date: January 19 - February 16, 2025
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