On This Day | Derby Day in Minot!
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Whereas, stimulation of ingenuity and enterprise among the youth of our city, and throughout the nation, is one of the principal purposes of this event; therefore be it RESOLVED that I, Maurice Harrington, Mayor of the City of Minot, do now and hereby proclaim that July 25 is Minot Soap Box Derby Day, invite all our citizens to view the event and extend best wishes to all our boys who participate in, this program.
— July 22, 1954 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
Our modern day comparison would be our annual robotics competitions and STEAM programs, so though it may not look exactly the same, the principals have been carried forward. And today, we’ve gotten a bit wiser on diversity, too… not that they ever couldn’t, but today, girls can do it too. No word yet on who won the “Mayor’s race 😉
Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
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
Live Music!
REVERSE COVER NIGHT w/ J. Charmichael @BlueRider
Tuesday, July 29th
Get ready for a unique twist at Blue Rider’s Reverse Cover Night on July 29th, where J. Charmichael will serenade you with soulful ballads and the bar will pay you $5 to enjoy the show! Enjoy stiff drinks, free popcorn, and a night of unforgettable live music in downtown Minot. #LiveMusic #MinotEvents #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
Play & Participate
Draft Joggers – Running Group @Atypical
Sunday, July 27th
Join the Draft Joggers for a refreshing group run on Sunday, July 27th, starting and ending at Atypical Brewery in downtown Minot. Celebrate your run with a victory pint and connect with fellow runners—everyone’s welcome! #RunAndSip #AtypicalBrewery #SavorMinot
In Theaters
The SpongeBob Musical @MSUSummerTheatre
Monday, July 28th — Thursday, July 31st
Dive into the underwater adventure of “The SpongeBob Musical” at MSU Summer Theatre in Minot from July 28th to 31st, where SpongeBob and friends face a volcanic challenge with tunes from legendary artists. Don’t miss this high-energy show that proves even the most unlikely heroes can save the day! #TheSpongeBobMusical #MSUSummerTheatre #SavorMinot
Play & Participate
🏁 The Grown-Ass Pinewood Derby 🏁 @BlueRider
Sunday, August 17th
Rev up your engines for The Grown-Ass Pinewood Derby at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Sunday, August 17th! Relive your childhood racing dreams with a grown-up twist, complete with beers, trash talk, and nostalgia. #PinewoodDerby #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Project Constellation @BlueRider
Friday, August 15th
Experience stellar vibes at Project Constellation on August 15 at The Blue Rider, Downtown Minot’s go-to dive bar for live music and free popcorn. Join the fun with stiff drinks and great tunes starting at 9:00 pm! #MinotNights #MusicLovers #SavorMinot
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