Veterans and Military Appreciation Day
July 12, 2026 | 10:00 am – 10:30 pm
Throughout Medora, ND
Medora is proud to thank America’s brave men and women who served our great nation with a special day. All veterans are invited to attend the Medora Musical for FREE and participate in extra programming throughout the day.
Event Itinerary
8:00 – 1:00
Veterans Appreciation Day Golf Tournament at Bully Pulpit Golf Course
4-person scramble format, with custom tournament merchandise, prizes and hole contests, and meal included. A portion of tournament proceeds will benefit the Medora Veterans Endowment.
– Veterans: $100
– Non-Veterans: $150
Call the Bully Pulpit Clubhouse to register: 701-623-4653
1:30 – 3:00
Veterans Panel “Beyond the welcome home: stories of service, family, and sacrifice” at Town Square Showhall
PANEL MODERATOR
• Joe Wiegand, Theodore Roosevelt Reprisor
2:00 – 4:00
Horsey Hello!
Meet the horses of the Medora Musical and get up close with some of the show’s biggest stars.
2:00 – 5:00
Live Music at Town Square Patio featuring the Needmores, Ryan Dart, and the Great American Folk SHow
3:00 – 5:30
Blackhawk landing at Tjaden Terrace
4:00 – 6:00
Keg social at the Pitchfork Steak Fondue Tjaden Terrace
Veterans and their families invited to Keg Social at North end area of Tjaden Terrace.
Free Hotdog Meals for all kids at the Pitchfork Steak Fondue.
7:15-7:30
Special pre-show ceremony at the Burning Hills Amphitheatre
• American Legion presents the colors accompanied by former Burning Hills Singer Misti Koop.
• Flyover featuring historic Beechcraft T-34 Mentor plane over the Burning Hills Amphitheatre.
Thank you to Kathy Neset and Neset Consulting for the providing flyover and aircraft.
7:30 – 9:30
Medora Musical at the Burning Hills Amphitheatre
Veterans, reservists, and active military are invited to attend the Medora Musical FREE.
FREE popcorn for all at the Medora Musical
9:30 – 10:30
Post-show military appreciation social & dance with the cast at Tjaden Terrace
LITTLE PICTURES. BIG MOMENTS.
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The Veterans Day in Medora Endowment is operated by
For over 50 years, we’ve believed Medora is a special place. It’s our mission to preserve this place for generations and to connect people to Medora for positive, life-changing experiences. Learn more and give at foundation.medora.com.