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
Ticketed Experiences
• Medora Musical
• Pitchfork Steak Fondue
• Presidential Library tours
• Gospel Brunch
• Teddy Roosevelt Brunch
• Golf & Trail Rides
• Kids crafts & souvenirs
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 4 Pack
Star-Spangled 2 Pack
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
Full entertainment lineup coming soon.
More artists and performances will be added regularly.
Family Activities
July 2-5 | Daily
Chimney Park Festival Field
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Free Live entertainment
Food truck festival (free entry)
Vendor fair (free entry)
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
Downtown Street Festival
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Free live entertainment
Food vendors
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
Food Truck Festival
July 2-5 | Daily
58 Street Grill
3 J’s Kettle Corn
Auntie Jade’s
Baronko food truck
Black Leg Ranch
Golden Hour Happy Hour
Grand Junction
JD’s BBQ
Laughing Sun Brewery
Mary Ann’s Place
Players Sports Bar & Grill
Serendipty Coffee
Sips Energy & Walking Waffles
Six-o-Four
Stonehome Beer
Stonehome Food
The Hub
Troop 222
Tropical Juice
Wings N Thangs
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
Rough Riders Hotel ➜
Sold Out July 1-4 | Availability July 5
Badlands Motel ➜
Sold Out July 1-4 | Availability July 5
Medora Campground ➜
Availability July 1-5
Elkhorn Quarters ➜
Sold Out July 1-5
Cabins and Specialty Rooms ➜
Sold Out July 1-5
Lodging Outside of Medora
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
LITTLE PICTURES. BIG MOMENTS.
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