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ABA Top 100 Events
American Bus Association names Norsk Høstfest and the United Tribes International Powwow as two of North America's 100 best events for 2011
The American Bus Association (ABA) announced that the 42nd Annual United Tribes International Powwow, September 8-11, 2011, and the Norsk Høstfest, September 28-October 1, 2011, which indicates that the United Tribes International Powwow and Norsk Høstfest offers excellent entertainment value to both tour groups and individual travelers from around the world, according to ABA.
ABA's 2011 Top 100 Events Selection Committee selected the United Tribes International Powwow and Norsk Høstfest from among a record number of more than 650 event nominations submitted by ABA members. Judges considered the event's broad appeal, its accessibility to motorcoaches and skill at handling large groups, and a variety of other relevant criteria.
The ABA has named both the Powwow and Hostfest to the top 100 in previous years. Additionally, the Dickens Village Festival in Garrison, Mandan Rodeo Days, the Reunion at the Home of Sakakawea in New Town and Medora Musical, Medora also have been selected.
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"Affordable" and "value" are two words tour operators want to hear when planning tours. North Dakota has been selected by the American Automobile Association for a third year as the "most affordable vacation destination."
A new adventure in North Dakota begins as soon as you step out of the motorcoach, RV or bus or slide off a motorcycle. Participate in one of the many group activities, attractions or special events where culture and heritage comes alive. This legendary memory will last a lifetime.
Group Travel Guide
The North Dakota Group Travel Itinerary Guide highlights tours around North Dakota. Click here for a printable version of the North Dakota group travel guide. Contact Group Tour Coordinator Deanne Felchle at 800-435-5663 or 701-328-2502.
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North Dakota Community Snapshots
Discover hidden gems, personalities, facts and special events in our North Dakota communities. Each month a new community will be featured with fun-filled highlights which can be easily added to an itinerary.
Minot
The county seat of Ward County was named after railroad investror Henry D. Minot. The "Magic City" popped up almost overnight when the railroad crew camped in Minot and within five months the population grew to more than 5, 000 residents. According to the 2010 census, Minot has 38,000 plus the 12,000 residents of the Air Force Base equaling 50,000 people. The ethnic ancestry of the community is Norwegian, German, Danish, Swedish and Finish. The top five industries or employers include Minot Air Force Base, Trinity Hospital, Minot State University, ING management Corporation and the oil business in the western region.
•Hidden Gems: Scandinavian Heritage Park is an outdoor museum that features all five Nordic countries and includes a 240-year-old log house from Norway, a replica stabbur, stave church and Swedish Dala Horse. Dakota Territory Air Museum, open May-October, tells the rich and varied story of the region's aviation history. Roosevelt Park Zoo is home to more than 200 mammals, birds and reptiles.
•Did you know: That Boris Karloff, an actor and star of the 1931's Frankenstein, 1935's Bride of Frankenstein and 1939 Son of Frankenstein, resided in Minot for one year? Minot has two sister cities. One is the sister city of Skien, Norway and second is city of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.
•Personalities: Josh Duhamel, born in Minot, played football for Minot University and became a fashion model and actor. He appeared on "All My Children" the TV Show," Las Vegas" and big-screen, "Transformers" and its sequels and "Life As We Know It." He is married to "Fergie" of the Black Eye Peas and is co-owner of the Minot restaurant, 10 North Main ... Donny Schatz, was born in Minot in 1977 and is a champion sprint car driver with the World of Outlaws ... Ronnie Bradford is a former defensive back for several NFL teams. He has served as a defensive assistant coach for the Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs.
•Special Events: Integrity Jazz Festival, June 23; North Dakota State Fair, July 20-28; Norsk Hosfest, September 25- 29.
For more information on special events and fun in Minot, please contact the Minot Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-264-2626 or 701-857-8206 or www.visitminot.org.
To have your community highlighted in the tourism newsletter, please contact Deanne at 701-328-2502 or Email: dfelchle@nd.gov to receive your form.
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