On This Day | The Big Rock Candy Mountain Was Actually a Giant Root Beer Barrel
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The Root Beer Barrel, Fourth avenue southeast, was entered Monday night, presumably by boys, and three cartons of cigarettes, 50 cigars, some pop, ice cream and ham sandwiches were missing. Entrance was gained by whittling out a piece of the shutter and unhooking the door.
— August 11, 1938 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
Well, based on the other editorial of the day, the assumption that this was “boys” may have been misplaced. To a hungry hobo, a light lock on a Root Beer Barrell might well have looked as good as the Big Rock Candy Mountain.
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Future Fun
Let’s Celebrate!
The Grand Opening Celebration! @CitzensAlley
Monday, August 11th
Join us for the Grand Opening Celebration at Citizens Alley in Downtown Minot on Monday, August 11th! Enjoy an evening of local music, delicious food, and fun games like pickleball and cornhole. #GrandOpening #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
Silobration Street Dance @UnionSilos
Friday, August 29th
Join the Silobration Street Dance in Downtown Minot on Friday, August 29th, and celebrate North Dakota’s largest mural with live music by the Chloe Raye band. Enjoy an all-ages evening of fun, food, and drinks starting at 7 p.m. in Citizens Alley. #StreetDanceFun #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Live Music!
The Qaurtery LIVE! @CitzensAlley
Saturday, August 30th
Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music at Citizens Alley in Downtown Minot on August 30th, featuring a tribute to the Grateful Dead and the Allman Brothers Band. Doors open at 7 PM, and all ages are welcome to enjoy the tunes, food from YodaBest Food Truck, and drinks from Atypical Brewery and Blue Rider. #LiveMusicMinot #DowntownVibes #SavorMinot
Food Truck Spots
Misfit Minis Food Truck @Atypical
Saturday, August 16th
Join the excitement at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on August 16 for the annual Beer Olympics featuring Poppa’s Place Food Truck! Enjoy delicious food, refreshing brews, and fun challenges in Downtown Minot. #FoodTruckFun #MinotEats #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
Food Truck Spots
Poppa’s Place Food Truck @Atypical
Saturday, August 16th
Join the excitement at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks on August 16 for the Poppa’s Place Food Truck and the annual Beer Olympics in Downtown Minot. Enjoy delicious food, refreshing brews, and lively challenges—don’t miss out! #FoodieFun #CraftBeerLovers #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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