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Medora’s 26th Annual
Old Fashioned Cowboy Christmas

December 2-4

Join us in Medora for Winter hospitality at its finest! Eats on the streets, shopping, dancing, A Very Merry Badlands Christmas Show, and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy — all amidst western Christmas decor and snow-capped buttes.

Brought to you by the Medora Chamber of Commerce.

Special
Event

Medora, ND

December 2-4

All Day!

Event Itinerary

Friday, December 2

7:00 pm  |  Pub Crawl

Visit local pubs for refreshments and entertainment. Don’t miss out on a stop to Medora Uncork’d for your photos with Santa and his Mistress. There will be live music at Little Missouri Saloon & Dining, and specialty drinks at all locations including Boots Bar and Grill and TR’s Tavern.

7:30 pm  |  A Very Merry Badlands Christmas

Celebrate this holiday season with wonderful music, comedy, and inspiring Christmas cheer with Medora Musical stars of the past and present. Join us ar the Old Town Hall Theater. Tickets available here. 

Saturday, December 3

8:00 am – 11:00 am  |  Breakfast at the Farmhouse Cafe

Join Papa to start the morning at The Farmhouse Cafe.

9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Gingerbread House Viewing

Stop by the Chateau De Mores to view the 4th Annual Chateau Gingerbread Competition entries.

10:30 am | Laying of Veteran Wreaths

Join us at the Medora Cemetary to honor the veterans of Medora’s past. 

11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Eats On The Streets

Hit the streets throughout downtown Medora, and grab a bite! See participating locations here!

11:00 am – 4:00 pm | Photos With Santa

Bring the kids to the Rough Riders Hotel to snap a photo with St Nick.

11:00 am – 4:00 pm | Hay Rides

Hop on a hayride and take a spin through Medora. Rides start at the Rough Riders Hotel.

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Victorian Christmas Crafts and Games

The Chateau De Mores is hosting afternoon fun for the whole family!

1:00 pm | Canvas Christmas Painting

Paint a Christmas masterpiece on anvas at the Medora Community Center. 

2:00 pm  |  A Very Merry Badlands Christmas

Celebrate this holiday season with wonderful music, comedy, and inspiring Christmas cheer with Medora Musical stars of the past and present. Join us ar the Old Town Hall Theater. Tickets available here. 

2:00 pm  |  Outhouse Races

Outhouses race teams compete for the throne! Stop by Chimney Park to cheer on your favorite outhouse.

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. The menu includes pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans and coleslaw. Plus stop by the bake sale and silent auction.

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Kids Carnival

Winter and Christmas games galore for the kiddos at the Medora Community Center.

6:00 pm | Veterans Tribute

Join us at the Medora Community Center to honor Medora’s service men and women. 

7:00 pm | Fireworks

Bundle up and head over to the stockyards to celebrate the season with a dazzling fireworks display. 

7:30 pm – 11:00 pm | Dance

Hit the dancefloor at the Medora Community Center with live music by Sawdust.

7:30 pm  |  A Very Merry Badlands Christmas

Celebrate this holiday season with wonderful music, comedy, and inspiring Christmas cheer with Medora Musical stars of the past and present. Join us ar the Old Town Hall Theater. Tickets available here. 

Sunday, December 4

8:00 am – 11:00 am  |  Breakfast at the Farmhouse Cafe

Join Papa to start the morning at The Farmhouse Cafe.

12:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Gingerbread House Viewing and Winner Announcement

Stop by the Chateau De Mores to view the 4th Annual Chateau Gingerbread Competition entries. Winners will be announced at 3:30!

2:00 pm  |  A Very Merry Badlands Christmas

Celebrate this holiday season with wonderful music, comedy, and inspiring Christmas cheer with Medora Musical stars of the past and present. Join us ar the Old Town Hall Theater. Tickets available here. 

Where to Stay

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!

Badlands Motel

Open December 2-3 and 9-10

Drive right up to your door and experience western charm close to everything downtown Medora at the Badlands Motel.