July 2-5, 2026 | Medora, ND
America 250 Celebration
A once-in-a-generation celebration in the Badlands.
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary during the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library with four days of live music, patriotic festivities, food trucks, family activities, the Medora Musical, and more.
America 250 Celebration
A Celebration Worthy of the Moment
For four days, Medora becomes the center of America’s 250th anniversary celebration. Across downtown Medora and Chimney Park, guests can enjoy free live entertainment, a food truck festival, patriotic vendors, family activities, evening performances, and special events surrounding the grand opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
Free Experiences
• Downtown street festival
• Free live music stages
• Food truck festival entry
• Beer garden access
• National Park entry July 3–5
• Public shuttle transportation
Festival Packages
Bundle your Medora Musical tickets, Pitchfork Steak Fondue tickets, guaranteed parking access, and festival extras in one easy purchase.
Festival Packages
The easiest way to experience Medora during America 250
Festival Packages combine Medora’s most popular experiences into one simple purchase – including Medora Musical tickets, Pitchfork Steak Fondue tickets, and guaranteed parking access during one of the busiest weekends of the summer.
All-American Pack
(4+ Guests)
$150 per person
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
Each Guest Receives:
1 Medora Musical Ticket
1 Pitchfork Steak Fondue Ticket
1 Food Vendor Token
Use at Festival food trucks or at premier participating businesses throughout Medora.
1 America 250 Commemorative Shirt
Take home a high quality, wearable memory of this historic milestone!
1 America 250 Commemorative Root Beer Float Mug
One-of-a-kind A250 Mugs paired with a frosty root beer float!
Each Package Receives:
1 VIP Parking Pass
This VIP parking pass will get you guaranteed parking in Medora for one (1) vehicle, good for the date of your package purchase only. VIP parking passes will be sent to the physical mailing address provided during checkout. VIP parking is located on the designated lot west of the Little Missouri River.
1 Teddy Bear Experience
Receive a special A250 Commemorative Teddy Bear and enjoy a meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with Theodore Roosevelt against a Medora backdrop. Bully!
1 Commemorative Art Print by Ben Brick
Be one of the few that receive a custom Medora A250 commemorative art print by renowned North Dakota artist Ben Brick.
Kids Buckaroo Activity Pass included for children in your party
($20 Value Per Child) Face painting, temporary tattoos, rock painting, crafts, and more for kids of all ages!
All-American Pack
(2-3 Guests)
$162 per person
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
Each Guest Receives:
1 Medora Musical Ticket
1 Pitchfork Steak Fondue Ticket
1 Food Vendor Token
Use at Festival food trucks or at premier participating businesses throughout Medora.
1 America 250 Commemorative Shirt
Take home a high quality, wearable memory of this historic milestone!
1 America 250 Commemorative Root Beer Float Mug
One-of-a-kind A250 Mugs paired with a frosty root beer float!
Each Package Receives:
1 VIP Parking Pass
This VIP parking pass will get you guaranteed parking in Medora for one (1) vehicle, good for the date of your package purchase only. VIP parking passes will be sent to the physical mailing address provided during checkout. VIP parking is located on the designated lot west of the Little Missouri River.
1 Teddy Bear Experience
Receive a special A250 Commemorative Teddy Bear and enjoy a meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with Theodore Roosevelt against a Medora backdrop. Bully!
1 Commemorative Art Print by Ben Brick
Be one of the few that receive a custom Medora A250 commemorative art print by renowned North Dakota artist Ben Brick.
Kids Buckaroo Activity Pass included for children in your party
($20 Value Per Child) Face painting, temporary tattoos, rock painting, crafts, and more for kids of all ages!
Don’t miss these Medora favorites
Daily, 7:30 PM
Medora Musical
The Medora Musical is the rootin’-tootinest show in the west.
July 2 & 4, 9:00 AM
Teddy Roosevelt Show with Brunch
Brunch buffet with America’s legendary 26th President.
Daily, sunrise to sunset
Bully Pulpit Golf Course
Tee off at Bully Pulpit with views of the Badlands on every round.
Daily, 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Trail Rides
Experience the Badlands the way Theodore Roosevelt did in 1883!
Free Live music and entertainment
Thursday, July 2
Chimney Park
Main Stage
11:00 am | Frontier Four
12:00 pm | Quinn Beasley Pop-Up
12:30 pm | Frontier Four
2:00 pm | US 188th Army Band
4:30 pm | Riders in the Sky
6:45 pm | Quinn Beasley Pop-Up
7:15 pm | Michael & Cydney
Downtown Wild
West Stage
12:45 pm | Quinn Beasley Pop-Up
1:00 pm | Block Party
1:45 pm | Adam & Tay
3:00 pm | Devon Worley
4:00 pm | Quinn Beasley Pop-Up
4:30 pm | Frontier Four
5:00 pm | Block Party
5:45 pm | Adam & Tay
6:30 pm | Line Dancing Lessons
Andrist
Stage
12:00 pm | Matt Hodek’s Dakota Dutchmen
1:30 pm | Misti Koop
3:00 pm | Matt Hodek’s Dakota Dutchmen
5:00 pm | US 188th Army Band
Cowboy Hall
of Fame
11:30 am | Bill Lowman – Cowboy Poetry
12:00 pm | Open Cross Ranch Family
2:00 pm | Open Cross Ranch Family
3:15 pm | Bill Lowman – Cowboy Poetry
4:00 pm | Great American Folk Show
5:30 pm | Needmores
Other
Entertainment
2:00 pm | Bingo at Town Square Show Hall
4:00 pm | Bingo at Town Square Show Hall
9:00 pm | The Needmores at Badlands Pizza
Friday, July 3
Chimney Park
Main Stage
11:00 am | Frontier Four
12:00 pm | Quinn Beasley Pop-Up
12:30 pm | Frontier Four
2:00 pm | US 188th Army Band
4:30 pm | Riders in the Sky
6:45 pm | Quinn Beasley Pop-Up
7:15 pm | Michael & Cydney
Downtown Wild
West Stage
11:30 am | Burning Hills Singers
12:45 pm | Quinn Beasley Pop-Up
1:00 pm | Block Party
1:45 pm | Adam & Tay
3:00 pm | Devon Worley
4:00 pm | Quinn Beasley Pop-Up
4:30 pm | Frontier Four
5:00 pm | Block Party
5:45 pm | Adam & Tay
6:30 pm | Line Dancing Lessons
Andrist
Stage
10:30 am | Kids’ Show
12:00 pm | Matt Hodek’s Dakota Dutchmen
1:30 pm | Misti Koop
3:00 pm | Matt Hodek’s Dakota Dutchmen
5:00 pm | US 188th Army Band
Cowboy Hall
of Fame
11:30 am | Bill Lowman – Cowboy Poetry
12:00 pm | Open Cross Ranch Family
2:00 pm | Open Cross Ranch Family
3:15 pm | Bill Lowman – Cowboy Poetry
4:00 pm | Great American Folk Show
5:30 pm | Needmores
Other
Entertainment
11:00 am | Rough Riders Recruiting on the Ferris Store Lawn
2:00 pm | Bingo at Town Square Show Hall
4:00 pm | Bingo at Town Square Show Hall
9:00 pm | The Needmores at Badlands Pizza
Saturday, July 4
Chimney Park
Main Stage
11:00 am | Frontier Four
12:00 pm | Quinn Beasley Pop-Up
12:30 pm | Frontier Four
2:15 pm | US 188th Army Band
4:30 pm | Noah Rinker
6:45 pm | Quinn Beasley Pop-Up
7:15 pm | Michael & Cydney
Downtown Wild
West Stage
11:30 am | Burning Hills Singers
12:45 pm | Quinn Beasley Pop-Up
1:00 pm | Block Party
1:45 pm | Michael & Cydney
3:00 pm | Devon Worley
4:00 pm | Quinn Beasley Pop-Up
4:30 pm | Frontier Four
5:00 pm | Block Party
6:30 pm | Line Dancing Lessons
Andrist
Stage
10:30 am | Kids’ Show
12:00 pm | Matt Hodek’s Dakota Dutchmen
1:30 pm | Misti Koop
3:00 pm | Matt Hodek’s Dakota Dutchmen
5:00 pm | US 188th Army Band
Cowboy Hall
of Fame
11:30 am | Bill Lowman – Cowboy Poetry
12:00 pm | Open Cross Ranch Family
2:00 pm | Open Cross Ranch Family
3:15 pm | Bill Lowman – Cowboy Poetry
4:00 pm | Great American Folk Show
5:30 pm | Open Cross Ranch Family
Other
Entertainment
10:15 am | Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Grand Opening Ceremony (Free – Advance registration required)
11:00 am | Rough Riders Recruiting on the Ferris Store Lawn
2:00 pm | Bingo at Town Square Show Hall
4:00 pm | Bingo at Town Square Show Hall
9:00 pm | The Needmores at Badlands Pizza
9:30 pm | Drone Show at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library (Free – Advance registration required)
Sunday, July 5
Chimney Park
Main Stage
9:00 am | Christian Ministry
11:00 am | Frontier Four
12:00 pm | Quinn Beasley Pop-Up
12:30 pm | Frontier Four
2:00 pm | Michael & Cydney
4:30 pm | Noah Rinker
6:30 pm | Quinn Beasley Pop-Up
7:15 pm | Michael & Cydney
Downtown Wild
West Stage
11:30 am | Burning Hills Singers
12:45 pm | Quinn Beasley Pop-Up
1:00 pm | Block Party
2:00 pm | Frontier Four
3:00 pm | Devon Worley
4:00 pm | Quinn Beasley Pop-Up
4:30 pm | Frontier Four
5:00 pm | Block Party
6:30 pm | Line Dancing Lessons
Andrist
Stage
10:30 am | Kids’ Show
12:00 pm | Matt Hodek’s Dakota Dutchmen
1:30 pm | Misti Koop
3:00 pm | Matt Hodek’s Dakota Dutchmen
5:00 pm | Matt Hodek’s Dakota Dutchmen
Cowboy Hall
of Fame
11:30 am | Bill Lowman – Cowboy Poetry
12:00 pm | Open Cross Ranch Family
2:00 pm | Open Cross Ranch Family
3:15 pm | Bill Lowman – Cowboy Poetry
4:00 pm | Great American Folk Show
5:30 pm | Open Cross Ranch Family
Other
Entertainment
11:00 am | Rough Riders Recruiting on the Ferris Store Lawn
2:00 pm | Bingo at Town Square Show Hall
4:00 pm | Bingo at Town Square Show Hall
9:00 pm | The Needmores at Badlands Pizza
Family Activities
July 2-5 | Daily
Souvenir Experiences
Chimney Park Festival Field
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
experiences available in festival packages or day-of as supplies last.
Teddy Bear Experience
Receive a special A250 Commemorative Teddy Bear and enjoy a meet-and-greet and photo opportunity with Theodore Roosevelt against a Medora backdrop. Bully!
250 Commemorative T-Shirts
Take home a high quality, wearable memory of this historic milestone and customize it at our tye-dye station.
Commemorative Art Print
Be one of the few that receive a custom Medora A250 commemorative art print by renowned North Dakota artist Ben Brick.
Root Beer Floats served in a Commemorative A250 Mug
One-of-a-kind A250 Mugs paired with a frosty root beer float!
FREE Mr Bubble Kids Zone
Chimney Park Festival Field
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Send in the kids for inflatables and games.
Bubble Artist
12:00pm, 2:30pm, 5:30pm
Character Meet and Greet
11:15am, 2:00pm, 3:15pm, and 7:00pm
Meet Sheriff Bear and Prairie Rose during special pop-up appearances in the Kid Zone!
Buckaroo Kids Activity Area
Chimney Park Festival Field
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
experiences available in festival packages or day-of as supplies last
Face painting, temporary tattoos, rock painting, crafts, and more for kids of all ages!
Food Truck Festival
July 2-5 | Daily
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Grand Opening
The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opens during America 250 weekend with opening ceremonies, timed-entry tours, and special evening programming.
July 4
10:27 am | Presidential Library Opening Ceremonies
12:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Timed Ticketed Entry Library Tours
9:30 pm – 10:00 pm | Drone Show
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Lodging
Plan ahead for America 250 weekend
Availability in Medora
July 1 | Sold Out
July 2 | Sold Out
July 3 | Sold Out
July 4 | Limited Availability
July 5 | Limited Availability
July 1 | Sold Out
July 2 | Sold Out
July 3 | Sold Out
July 4 | Limited Availability
July 5 | Limited Availability
July 1 | Sold Out
July 2 | Sold Out
July 3 | Sold Out
July 4 | Limited Availability
July 5 | Limited Availability
July 1 | Sold Out
July 2 | Sold Out
July 3 | Sold Out
July 4 | Tent Sites Only
July 5 | Limited Availability
July 1 | Sold Out
July 2 | Sold Out
July 3 | Sold Out
July 4 | Sold Out
July 5 | Sold Out
July 1 | Sold Out
July 2 | Sold Out
July 3 | Sold Out
July 4 | Limited Availability
July 5 | Limited Availability
Lodging Outside of Medora
Parking &
Transportation
Free Shuttles
Medora may be a small town, but we're throwing a celebration worthy of America's 250th birthday.
To keep traffic moving and the experience enjoyable for everyone, guests should park at the Fryburg Parking Lot, just off I-94 at Exit 36 (Fryburg Road), then ride a free shuttle into Medora. Every shuttle is ADA accessible and will run June 30 - July 5.
Yellow Loop:
Exit 36 Fryburg Parking Lot to Medora
Runs every 30 minutes
• Exit 36 Fryburg Parking Lot
• DeMores Elementary Downtown Medora
• Chimney Park
• Medora Musical & Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
Blue Loop:
Medora Town Shuttle
Runs every 15 minutes
• DeMores Elementary Downtown Medora
• Chimney Park
• Medora Musical & Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library
*From July 2-4, Chateau Road will be closed to private vehicles. This includes access to the Medora Musical, Pitchfork Steak Fondue, and the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library. Guests will be required to use the free public shuttle.
Driving & Free Parking
Exit 24 - Primary public access
(West entrance to Medora)
Exit 27 Westbound - Closed
(East entrance to Medora)
Reserved for shuttles and emergency vehicles.
Exit 27 Eastbound is open to the public when leaving town.
Exit 36 - Park & Ride
(Fryburg - 11 miles East of Medora)
A free public parking lot will be available for park-and-ride and overflow parking with free shuttles running straight into Medora. The free shuttles are the easiest way to get around all weekend. Park once, let someone else do the driving, and skip the hunt for a spot.
Fryburg Parking Lot Hours:
June 30 - July 4
8:00 am - 11:00 pm
July 5
9:00 am - 10:00 pm
*Parking, shuttle routes, traffic patterns, and event operations are subject to change. We encourage all guests to subscribe to updates above and monitor local information sources below for the most current details.
For real-time transportation and public safety information, tune to AM 1700, turn on public alerts in your phone settings, and follow Billings County Sheriff’s Office on Facebook.
Thank you to Presenting Sponsor:
Bank of North Dakota
Supporting future Rough Riders in charting their career path in North Dakota through the College SAVE 529 Plan.
Open a 529 Plan starting July 1 and receive a $100 contribution with code “Teddy” at collegesave4u.com .
Thank you also to these major sponsors.
LITTLE PICTURES. BIG MOMENTS.
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