Medora's 28th Annual
Old Fashioned
Cowboy Christmas
December 6-8
Featuring the Waddington Brothers
Join us in Medora for Winter hospitality at its finest! Eats on the streets, shopping, dancing, live music featuring the Waddington Brothers – all amidst western Christmas decor and snow-capped buttes.
Event Info
Medora, ND
December 6-8
at the Old Town Hall Theater
December 6 – 7:30 pm
December 7 – 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
December 8 – 2:00 pm
Cowboy Christmas Events
Friday, December 6
9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Gingerbread House Contest
Stop by the Chateau De Mores to view and vote on the 6th Annual Chateau Gingerbread Competition entries.
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Remembrance Light Stroll
Starting at the Medora Community Center’s front yard, grab hot chocolate, cookies, and enjoy the lights.
5:00 pm | Dedication NFR Watch Party
Reserve your spot at the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame – 701-623-2000.
7:30 pm | The Waddington Brothers
Enjoy the music of the talented bluegrass brothers live in the historic Old Town Hall theater. It’s a can’t-miss Christmas concert! Tickets available here.
8:00 pm | Pub Crawl
Visit Medora’s local saloons – Boots Bar, Little Missouri Saloon, Medora Uncork’d, Teddy’s Tavern, and Old Town Hall Theater. Drink and be merry!
Saturday, December 7
9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Chateau De Mores Interpretive Center Open House
Stop by the Chateau De Mores to explore the interpretive center free.
9:00 am – 4:00 pm | Gingerbread House Contest
Stop by the Chateau De Mores to view and vote on the 6th Annual Chateau Gingerbread Competition entries.
10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Photos With Santa
Bring the kids to snap a photo with St Nick at the Rough Riders Hotel lobby.
10:00 am | Laying of Veteran Wreaths
Join us at the Medora Cemetary to honor the veterans of Medora’s past.
10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Book Signing by Author Jane Cook
Author and presidential historian Jane Cook signs books at the Chateau De Mores Interpretive Center.
11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Eats On The Streets
Hit the streets throughout downtown Medora, and grab a bite!
11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Caroling by N-Compass Choir
Hear the sounds of Christmas throughout downtown Medora.
1:00 pm | Canvas Christmas Painting
Paint a Christmas masterpiece on canvas at the Medora Community Center, $5 tickets at the door.
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Horse Drawn Wagon Rides
Hop on a wagon and take a spin through Medora. Rides start at the Post Office.
2:15 pm | Outhouse Races
Outhouses race teams compete for the throne! Races start at the East end of Old Dacotah Territory Mall.
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Christmas Bingo
Visit the historic Chateau de Mores for a round of festive fun!
2:00 pm | The Waddington Brothers
Enjoy the music of the talented bluegrass brothers live in the historic Old Town Hall theater. It’s a can’t-miss Christmas concert! Tickets available here.
4:00 pm | Catholic Mass
Celebrate the reason for the season in the Medora Community Center auditorium.
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Dinner
Warm up with friends and family after a day in the snow at the Medora Community Center dinner.
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Kids Carnival
Winter and Christmas games galore for the kiddos at the Medora Community Center Roosevelt Room. $1 tickets at the door.
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Remembrance Light Stroll
Starting at the Medora Community Center’s front yard, grab hot chocolate, cookies, and enjoy the lights.
6:00 pm | Veterans Tribute
Join us at the Medora Community Center Gym to honor Medora’s service men and women.
7:00 pm | Fireworks
Bundle up and head over to the Medora Community Center to celebrate the season with a dazzling fireworks display.
7:30 pm | The Waddington Brothers
Enjoy the music of the talented bluegrass brothers live in the historic Old Town Hall theater. It’s a can’t-miss Christmas concert! Tickets available here.
7:30 pm | Movie – Fred Clause
Cozy into the Medora Community Center Auditorium for a Christmas classic.
7:30 pm | Dance
Hit the dancefloor at the Medora Community Center with live music by Sawdust.
Sunday, December 8
8:30 am | Lutheran Church Services
Celebrate the reason for the season at the Medora Lutheran Church.
2:00 pm | The Waddington Brothers
Enjoy the music of the talented bluegrass brothers live in the historic Old Town Hall theater. It’s a can’t-miss Christmas concert! Tickets available here.
Explore More in Medora
Rough Riders Gift
Open Weekends
Rough Riders Hotel
Open Year Round
Luxury meets western charm and presidential history at the Historic Rough Riders Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Medora!
Theodore’s Dining Room
Open Year Round
Enjoy a modern culinary experience with all the character of the old west at Theodore’s Dining Room located inside the Rough Riders Hotel!
LITTLE PICTURES. BIG MOMENTS.