America 250 Celebration
July 2-5, 2026 | Medora, ND
In 2026, the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
Join us to celebrate the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library with an America 250 Festival, Free entry to Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and of course the Medora Musical and all of your Medora favorites.
Festival Packages
All-American 4 Pack
Star-Spangled 2 Pack
America 250 Itinerary
America 250
Festival
July 2-5 | Daily
Join us in Medora for four days of celebration featuring a food truck festival, patriotic retail vendor market, beer garden, free live entertainment, and kids’ activities.
Full entertainment and vendor lineup coming soon.
Downtown Street Festival
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Free live entertainment
Food vendors
Shaded seating
Chimney Park Festival Field
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Free Live entertainment
Food truck festival (free entry)
Pride of North Dakota vendor fair (free entry)Â
Beer garden (free entry)
Mr. Bubble Kids Zone
Buckaroos Kids Activities (tickets available in festival packages or day-of)
Interactive souvenir experiences (tickets available in festival packages or day-of while supplies last)
Shaded seating
Cowboy Hall of Fame Stage
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Food vendors
Free live entertainment
Andrist Stage
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Food vendors
Free live entertainment
Pitchfork Steak Fondue
5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Tickets available individually or as part of the America 250 festival packages.Â
Medora Musical
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Tickets available individually or as part of the America 250 festival packages.Â
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
All Day
Free entry to explore the park (July 3-5 only)Â
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Grand Opening
Theodore Roosevelt remains one of the most influential figures in American history. A New Yorker by birth and a North Dakotan by choice, his time in the Badlands helped shape his leadership and legacy. The library features immersive exhibits that guide visitors through chapters of Roosevelt’s life.
Benefactor Days for Founding Members
(By Invite Only)
July 1-3 | First Look Tours, Prairie Talks, Founder Picnic, and evening programming
The Presidential Library Opens
(Open to the Public)
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 Â
July 5
and continuing through the summer
9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Timed Ticketed Entry Library ToursÂ
Don’t Miss These Medora Favorites
Book ahead to secure your spot
Medora Musical
Daily, 7:30 PM
The Medora Musical is the rootin’-tootinest, boot-scootinest show in all the Midwest. There’s no other show quite like it.
Pitchfork Steak Fondue
Daily, 5:30 PM
Enjoy a meal at the Pitchfork Steak Fondue. Experience steak cooked the cowboy way.
Teddy Roosevelt Show with Brunch
July 2 & 4, 9:00 AM
Buffet of brunch favorites and America’s legendary 26th President brought to life!
Medora Gospel Brunch
July 3 & 5, 9:00 AM
Enjoy a meal with music at the Medora Gospel Brunch. Pair your breakfast with sounds of praise.
Bully Pulpit Golf Course
Daily, sunrise to sunset
Tee off at Bully Pulpit with views of the Badlands on every round. Spend your day on this course.
Trail Rides at the Medora Riding Stables
Daily, 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Experience the Badlands the way Theodore Roosevelt would have in 1883! Our friendly trail guides will take you on a Badlands adventure along buttes and canyons that is sure to create an unforgettable memmory.
More to do in Medora
Free and Family events continue to be added
All Day | Explore Theodore Roosevelt National Park
All Day | Play at Point to Point Park
7:00 am | Breakfast at Theodore’s Dining Room
10:00 am | Activities for Library Founding Members
2:00 pm | FREE music on Town Square Patio with the Needmores
3:00 pm | FREE music on Town Square Patio with the Devon Worley Band
4:00 pm | FREE music on Town Square Patio with the Great American Folk Show
5:00 pm | Dinner at Theodore’s Dining Room
6:30 pm | Medora Musical Behind the Scenes Tour
All Day | FREE Entry to Theodore Roosevelt National Park
All Day | Play at Point to Point Park
7:00 am | Breakfast at Theodore’s Dining Room
10:00 am | Activities for Library Founding Members
2:00 pm | FREE music on Town Square Patio with the Needmores
3:00 pm | FREE music on Town Square Patio with the Devon Worley Band
4:00 pm | FREE music on Town Square Patio with the Great American Folk Show
5:00 pm | Dinner at Theodore’s Dining Room
6:30 pm | Medora Musical Behind the Scenes Tour
All Day | FREE Entry to Theodore Roosevelt National Park
All Day | Play at Point to Point Park
7:00 am | Breakfast at Theodore’s Dining Room
10:27 am | Presidential Library Opening Ceremonies
12:00 pm | Library Tours Begin – Get Tickets âžś
2:00 pm | FREE music on Town Square Patio with the Needmores
3:00 pm | FREE music on Town Square Patio with the Devon Worley Band
4:00 pm | FREE music on Town Square Patio with the Great American Folk Show
5:00 pm | Dinner at Theodore’s Dining Room
6:30 pm | Medora Musical Behind the Scenes Tour
9:30 pm | Public Ticketed Drone Show
All Day | FREE Entry to Theodore Roosevelt National Park
All Day | Play at Point to Point Park
7:00 am | Breakfast at Theodore’s Dining Room
9:00 am | Library Tours Begin – Get Tickets âžś
2:00 pm | FREE music on Town Square Patio with the Needmores
3:00 pm | FREE music on Town Square Patio with the Devon Worley Band
4:00 pm | FREE music on Town Square Patio with the Great American Folk Show
5:00 pm | Dinner at Theodore’s Dining Room
6:30 pm | Medora Musical Behind the Scenes Tour
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Lodging
Availability in Medora
Rough Riders Hotel âžś
Sold Out July 1-4 | Availability July 5
Badlands Motel âžś
Sold Out July 1-4 | Availability July 5
Medora Campground âžś
Sold Out July 1-4 | Availability July 5
Elkhorn Quarters âžś
Sold Out July 1-5
Cabins and Specialty Rooms âžś
Sold Out July 1-5
Lodging Outside of Medora
Belfield (18 miles)
Parking &
Transportation
Parking
Medora parking passes are required for parking access within Medora - Passes will be available to guests lodging in Medora, or can be purchased as part of festival packages.
Exit 24 - Parking Pass Access Only
(Medora West)
Open - Medora Parking Pass Required
Exit 27 - Closed
(Medora East)
Closed - shuttle access only
Free Shuttles
Free public shuttles will be available to Medora from nearby public parking lots.
Free public shuttles will be available throughout Medora, with stops at all festival locations.
*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. A continuous shuttle service will be available for all ticket holders with designated pick-up locations throughout Medora.
Full shuttle schedules and maps available soon
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.”
Thank you also to these major sponsors for helping make the America 250 celebration happen
Vendor Application
Medora, ND (July 2-5, 2026)
Thank you for your interest in being part of the A250 Vendor Village in Medora, ND!
Please note:
This is an application only and does not guarantee acceptance.
All submissions will be reviewed by our team to ensure a well-balanced, high-quality vendor mix.
Selected vendors will receive an official invitation mid-May with next steps.
LITTLE PICTURES. BIG MOMENTS.
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