Past Events

Yearly, over the fourth weekend of June, you can find the Devils Lake Chamber, anglers and many others out at Grahams Island State Park, participating in the festivities of the annual Devils Lake Chamber Walleye Fishing Tournament. Devils Lake features some of the best fishing in the country, so why not grab a friend and join in on the action.

Join us on Sunday, June 18 at 10 am. This year, the Father's Day Hike will be a Scavenger Clue Hunt! All participants will receive a flyer with clues and riddles that will lead them from one location to the next. Each location will feature a clue that you will have to decipher. Complete the hike and answer all the clues to find the treasure!

Are you ready for the festivities to begin? We have a jam-packed weekend planned for Halloween in June! Children of all ages are encouraged to trick-or-treat throughout the campground.

All ages are welcome to the 31st Annual Missouri River Bluegrass Festival at Cross Ranch State Park. Grab a lawn chair and listen to live bluegrass music Friday, June 16 from 6:30-10:30 p.m. and Saturday, June 17 from 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.

Join us for the annual Night at Akra Hall and learn how to square dance like the pioneers! Whether you're an expert dancer or someone who's never seen square dancing before, all are welcome!

Visit Fort Stevenson State Park's deTrobriand Marina for an open house to celebrate National Marina Day! Bring the kids for rain gutter regatta and minnow races.

Come experience the sights and sounds of the 1860s Military at Fort Ransom State Park June 10-11. Visit the park as reenactors and living historians come together to recreate the life of infantry soldiers on the campaign trail. 

Join in the spooky fun for Halloween in June weekend! Everyone is invited for family fun including bingo, crafts, carnival games, kiddie train rides, costume parade, trick or treating and more!

Join the Dakota Prairie Chapter of the North Country National Scenic Trail as a group of hikers works together to hike the entire North Dakota section of the North Country Trail in one day.

Bring the whole family for an opportunity to get up close to emergency equipment and engage with first responders. Park staff look forward to partnering with local emergency service agencies and providing our park users with information on what services are available to them.