Closed for the Season – Opening Again June 2025
Pitchfork Steak Fondue
A Badlands Barbecue
NEW in 2024 – Kids Hotdog Meals are FREE all summer long!
A one-of-a-kind experience, where we take 12 oz steaks, cooked to medium-well perfection, and give them a western-style fondue twist!
Witness our cowboy chefs expertly load New York Strip steaks onto pitchforks, then dunk them in barrels of oil. But that’s not all! Satisfy your cowboy cravings at the barbecue-style buffet with all your favorite fixin’s: baked beans, baked potatoes, garlic toast, coleslaw, vegetables, fresh fruit salad, brownies, cinnamon-sugar donuts, lemonade, and coffee.
Once you’ve grabbed your plate, settle down with your loved ones, and relish the moment with live music playing in the background. Take in the breathtaking view of the Badlands or engage in some fun-filled yard games with your family. Plus, head over to the Tjaden Terrace Bar for a refreshing beer or glass of wine to complete your perfect cowboy cookout.
TICKET INFORMATION
June 5 – Sept 7
Pitchfork Steak Fondue
12oz steak & buffet $40.95 + tax & fees
Just the Fixin’s*
Served buffet style $20.95 + tax & fees
Ticketing Information
Kids 12 and Under eat FREE all summer – kids hotdog meals are free for all kids all summer long! It makes kids’ days at the Medora Musical even better!
*Just the Fixin’s recommended for vegetarians
– Food Allergies: To view a full list of our ingredients and allergen information, please click here.
– Ticket Resellers: There are ticket resellers and secondary markets for tickets. To eliminate the risk of fraud, get tickets through our official ticketing locations at medora.com or physical ticketing locations in Medora.
Tunes to Chow Down to
Max Patzner
July 6 – August 8
Max has been a singer / songwriter on the plains for over 15 years, playing tunes with various bands and fronting his longtime musical project, Wild Hands. Max has released 5 studio albums, recorded on Paste magazine’s Daytrotter, and has been featured playing his music on Prairie Public Television – oftentimes seen right before Sesame Street.
Western Flyers
August 9 – August 18
Powerhouse country & Western Swing band The Western Flyers serve up an irresistibly hot, Texas-style sound. Featuring a fresh, all-star lineup led by guitar slinger Joey McKenzie on archtop guitar & vocal, fiddle champion Ridge Roberts on fiddle & vocal, upright bassist Matthew Mefford.
Lazy JL Trio
August 19 – September 7
Brent’s “in-the-pocket” bass riffs and smoked honey vocals are the perfect palette for John’s fingerpicking, blazingly sweet, lead-guitar solos on whichever guitar he decides to play; acoustic, electric, or steel.
The Medora Musical
It’s Gotta Be Dinner and a Show!
Your Pitchfork Steak Fondue experience isn’t complete without taking in The Greatest Show in the West: the Medora Musical! Performed just steps away in the Burning Hills Amphitheatre, see world-class singers and dancers light up the stage. It’s an ode to patriotism, Theodore Roosevelt, and the Great American West! Just ADD Medora Musical tickets to your cart when you buy your Pitchfork Steak Fondue tickets!
Explore More in Medora
Bring the family out to Point to Point Park and enjoy Manitou the Zipline, Little Bully Pulpit Mini Golf Course, and much more!
Drive right up to your door and experience western charm close to everything downtown Medora at the Badlands Motel.
Call ahead and pick up a pie to go! Zesty ‘zas and more! The Badlands Pizza Parlor is a great stop with family or friends.
ROUND UP THE GANG
Pre-book your group and save!
Groups of 20 or more receive great rates for the Pitchfork Steak Fondue and other Medora favorites! Contact Group Event Services to learn more.
LITTLE PICTURES. BIG MOMENTS.
The Pitchfork Steak Fondue is owned and 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.
