Medora's 27th Annual
Old Fashioned
Cowboy Christmas
December 8-10
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.
Special Event
Medora, ND
December 8-10
at the Old Town Hall Theater
December 8 – 7:30 pm
December 9 – 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm
December 10 – 2:00 pm
Cowboy Christmas Events
Friday, December 8
5:00 pm | NFR Watch Party
Reserve your spot at the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame
7:00 pm | Pub Crawl
Visit Medora’s local saloons to drink and be merry! Participating locations include TR’s Tavern, Boots Bar & Grill, Little Missouri Saloon, and Medora Uncork’d.
7:30 pm | The Waddington Brothers
Saturday, December 9
9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Gingerbread House Viewing
Stop by the Chateau De Mores to view the 5th Annual Chateau Gingerbread Competition entries.
9:30 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 | Horse Drawn Hay Rides
Hop on a hayride and take a spin through Medora. Rides start at the Rough Riders Hotel.
10:00 am – 4:00 pm | Photos With Santa
Bring the kids to the Rough Riders Hotel to snap a photo with St Nick.
10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Cookie Decorating
Put your decorating skills to the test and enjoy your favorite Christmas cookie at the Rough Riders Hotel.
11:00 am – 1:00 pm | Eats On The Streets
Hit the streets throughout downtown Medora, and grab a bite! More information here!
1:00 pm | Canvas Christmas Painting
Paint a Christmas masterpiece on canvas at the Medora Community Center, $10 entry fee.
2:00 pm | The Waddington Brothers
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Christmas Bingo
Visit the historic Chateau de Mores for a round of festive fun!
2:15 pm | Outhouse Races
Outhouses race teams compete for the throne! Races start at the East end of Old Dacotah Territory Mall.
4:00 pm | Catholic Mass
Celebrate the reason for the season in the Medora Community Center auditorium.
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Dinner & Bake Sale
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.
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 | The Waddington Brothers
Sunday, December 4
8:00 am | Lutheran Church Services
Celebrate the reason for the season at the Medora Lutheran Church.
2:00 pm | The Waddington Brothers
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.