BISMARCK, N.D. (Dept. of Ag) – The North Dakota Department of Agriculture has released the Pride of Dakota market and showcase dates for 2022.

“We are pleased to offer events around the state again this year,” Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said. “Last year our showcases were attended by more than 37,800 people and supported more than 680 local businesses.”

The dates, events and times are:

Aug. 10 – Farmers and Artisans Market at the State Capitol Parking Lot – 3pm-8pm
Sept. 9-10 – Dickinson Harvest Showcase – Friday 4pm-9pm; Saturday 9am-5pm
Oct. 28-29 – Minot Harvest Showcase – Friday 4pm-9pm; Saturday 9am-5pm
Nov. 4-5 – Grand Forks Holiday Showcase – Friday 4pm-9pm; Saturday 9am-5pm
Nov. 18-19 – Fargo Holiday Showcase – Friday 12pm-9pm; Saturday 9am-5pm
Dec. 2-3 – Bismarck Holiday Showcase – Friday 12pm-9pm; Saturday 9am-5pm

“North Dakotans are very supportive of products made, manufactured, processed or produced in the state,” Goehring said. “I encourage people to continue to support our state’s local businesses, not only during showcase season, but year-round.”

Goehring said that many retailers across the state stock Pride of Dakota products. A complete listing may be found at www.prideofdakota.nd.gov in the Retailers section.

Administered by the Business, Marketing and Information Division of the North Dakota Department of Agriculture, the Pride of Dakota program provides member companies with cooperative marketing and promotional events, such as in-store demonstrations, Pride of Dakota Day and the Holiday and Harvest Showcases. The program also provides educational opportunities and representation at regional, national and international marketing expositions.

More than 500 North Dakota companies are Pride of Dakota members.