September – a great time to visit Bismarck, ND
Why now? Festivals, rummage sales, running races, parades, and a powwow! Weather tends to fluctuate from the 50’s to the 90’s, so dress in layers.
The first weekend after Labor Day is always Powwow AND rummage sale weekend. The three-day powwow is held at the United Tribes Technical College. This year was especially exciting because it was the 50th year of the Powwow! With tribes from all over the world, it was really something to see. We had never watched the Grand Entry and it was amazing - each dancer was basically dancing the same steps, but with his or her own style.
Solar powered lighting!
The Downtowners Association hosts the Street Fair the second weekend after Labor Day, Friday and Saturday. The event is small enough to not be overwhelming, but large enough to spend several hours browsing local artisans’ booths and tasting local flavors.
Fruit Danish from the Brick Oven Bakery
The Autumnfest Parade usually falls on Street Fair weekend or the weekend after. It starts and ends at the Capitol grounds. The other big event that usually falls on the third weekend in September is the Bismarck Marathon - a healthy way to raise money for local charities!
The Bismarck-Mandan Symphony Orchestra holds their first concert of the season in September. Concerts are held at the historic Belle Mehus auditorium. This year the headliner of the concert was Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue!
What a great time to visit!
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