On This Day | The First Northern Neighbors Day
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The Thunderbirds, official aerobatic team of the United States Air Force, will accent the day’s activities July 20 when the gates of the Minot AFB will be open to the general public.
— July 11, 1963 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
It is an intermittent tradition, and this year’s was unfortunately canceled to world events, but it’s been going on for a long time! It seems likely to continue because the fascination with flying and the planes that take us there is renewed with each new generation.
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Live Music!
Severio Mancieri @BlueRider
Friday, July 18th
Catch Severio Mancieri live at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Friday, July 18th! Enjoy stiff drinks, free popcorn, and an unforgettable performance by this regional guitar virtuoso. #LiveMusic #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Social & Networking
Book Club @Atypical
Tuesday, July 15th
Dive into engaging book discussions at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks’ Book Club on July 15th while enjoying award-winning barrel-aged beers. Don’t miss this perfect blend of literature and craft brews in downtown Minot! #BookClub #CraftBeer #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Corn Dog Countdown! @Straight’sCornDogs
Friday, July 18th
Get ready for the Corndog Countdown at Straight’s Ye Old Sausage & Corn Dogs in Minot! Indulge in the Magic City Classic at the North Dakota State Fair on Friday, July 18th. #MagicCityClassic #NorthDakotaStateFair #SavorMinot
In Theaters
The SpongeBob Musical @MSUSummerTheatre
Wednesday, July 23rd — Saturday, July 26th
Dive into the underwater adventure with “The SpongeBob Musical” at MSU Summer Theatre in Minot, where SpongeBob and friends are on a mission to save Bikini Bottom from a volcanic eruption. Don’t miss this vibrant show featuring music by David Bowie, Lady A, and more, from July 23rd to 26th. #TheSpongeBobMusical #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
In Theaters
Disney’s High School Musical JR. @MSUSummerTheatre
Thursday, July 17th — Saturday, July 19th
Join MSU Summer Theatre for Disney’s High School Musical JR. from July 17th to 19th, where Troy and Gabriella’s secret audition takes center stage in this fun-filled production. Don’t miss out on the songs and excitement that will have you bopping to the top! #HighSchoolMusicalJR #MSUSummerTheatre #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
St. Patrick Swayze Day @BlueRider
Saturday, August 16th
Join the fun at Blue Rider’s St. Patrick Swayze Day on August 16th and celebrate with themed specials, merchandise, and non-stop hits from Dirty Dancing and Roadhouse. Don’t miss the chance to relive the magic of Swayze in downtown Minot! #SwayzeCelebration #DanceTheNightAway #SavorMinot
Special Events & Fundraisers
Double D-Haw 2025 @DoubleDHaw
Saturday, September 6th
Join us for Double D-Haw 2025, Minot’s biggest breast cancer fundraiser, featuring a seafood boil, art auction, pink beer, and more at The Blue Rider on September 6th. All proceeds support breast cancer detection and treatment at Trinity Health. #BreastCancerAwareness #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
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