Gathering Places
Historic Medora offers a large variety of spaces to suit your needs. From large conferences, weddings, and events to small board meetings, we will help you determine the perfect place for you.
NEW IN 2027! - The Ranch at Bully Pulpit
Opening spring 2027, Medora’s newest premier event venue offers a stunning setting for weddings, retreats, and celebrations in the Badlands, just south of Bully Pulpit Golf Course.
Learn More about Booking the Ranch for Your Event:
Bully Canyon
On a bluff overlooking the Badlands and in a secret canyon this outdoor venue presents a spectacular view and is an ideal location for large gatherings, sunrise breakfasts, sunset socials, campfire dinners & more!
16,200 Square Feet
Bad weather venue not guaranteed
Fire pits available for additional charge
Portable restroom on-site
Shuttle service available for additional charge
CAPACITY:
Seated Dinner – 80
Ceremony – 200
$1,250 per day
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
Townsquare Showhall
Townsquare Showhall
Located in the heart of downtown, this is our
largest indoor space with overhead string lighting.
3,680 Square Feet (92’ x 40’)
Includes use of 19′ x 15′ stage
CAPACITY:
Plated – 200
Buffet – 230
$1,000 per day
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
Townsquare Patio
Your guests will enjoy their own outdoor courtyard to gather, dine, or hold a street dance.
6,900 Square Feet (60’ x 115′)
Bad weather venue not guaranteed
Picnic Seating for six people per table included
CAPACITY:
Picnic – 150
Cocktail – 182
$100 add on
$250 half day
$350 per day
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
Named for the volunteer cavalry unit led by America’s 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt, you’ll fall in love the moment you arrive and see the immense hearth reaching to the tin-tiled ceiling, with walls housing one of the largest private (yet available for you to read) library of books on, and by, Theodore Roosevelt.
Whole Conference Room
A historic room to be used as one large space or divided into two smaller rooms.
2,340 Square Feet (52’ x 45’)
4 lapel microphones or 4 handheld microphones included in rental
4 100-inch TVs with HDMI connection included in rental
Lobby usage included with venue rental
CAPACITY:
Rounds – 140
Classroom – 122
Hollow square – 64
Theater – 136
$400 half day
$700 per day
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
Half Conference Room
The perfect space for your gathering, meeting, or break-out session.
1,170 Square Feet (26’ x 45’)
2 lapel microphones or 2 handheld microphones included in rental
2 100-inch TVs with HDMI connection included in rental
Lobby usage included with venue rental
CAPACITY:
Rounds – 56
Classroom – 60
U-Shape – 40
Theater – 65
$250 half day
$450 per day
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
Metropolitan Patio
The perfect space for your gathering, meeting, or break-out session.
1,170 Square Feet (26’ x 45’)
2 lapel microphones or 2 handheld microphones included in rental
Lobby usage included with venue rental
CAPACITY:
Rounds – 64
$150 add on
$250 half day
$350 per day
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
Tjaden Terrace
Our largest outdoor dining and gathering space – built on a butte overlooking Medora and the Burning Hills Ampitheatre.
16,200 Square Feet
Bad weather venue not guaranteed
Large-wood picnic tables that seat 16 per table
CAPACITY:
Patio – 200 + people
Yard Space – 300 people
1,200 Maximum Capacity
$700 Yard Space with Patio (Full Day)
$400 Yard Space with Patio (Half Day)
$400 Yard Space with Overlook (Full Day)
$260 Yard Space with Overlook (Half Day)
$1600 Wedding (Full Day)
$900 Wedding (Half Day)
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
HAROLD SCHAFER HERITAGE CENTER
At the Harold Schafer Heritage Center, stories come to life, and history gets a spotlight. Choose this spot for a setting that mixes culture and the great outdoors, perfect for making memories!
Board Room
A light-filled space in the center of town &
across from Hidden Springs Coffee Shop.
156 Square Feet (12’ x 13’)
CAPACITY:
Conference – 12
$75 per Day
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
Patio & Bar
Located behind the Harold Schafer Heritage Center this outdoor area with a view of the Badlands is great for corporate social hours or gatherings. Includes access to the museum and gallery.Â
BAR: 288 Square Feet (18’ x 16’)
PATIO: 3,640 Square Feet (52’ x 70’)
Patio Furniture with Tables that seat Four People
Bad weather venue not guaranteed
CAPACITY:
Rounds with exisiting furniture – 74
Rounds with additional furniture on lawn – 90
$300 Half Day
$500 Full Day
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
Downtown Parks
Downtown Medora brings you outdoor spots for meetings, gatherings, weddings, and events. Enjoy our park venues for makin’ unforgettable memories!
ELAINE’S GARDEN &
ANDRIST STAGE
Not only does the Andrist Performing Arts Endowment sponsor music and living history, but it also created the Andrist Stage located behind the Harold Schafer Heritage Center and Elaine’s Garden! This free stage features many talented artists each summer and welcomes people to a beautiful part of town.
3,827 Square Feet (89’ x 43’)
Stage 276 Square Feet (12’ x 23’)
Bad weather venue not guaranteed
Public restroom available nearby
CAPACITY:
Rounds – 64
Ceremony – 200
$260 Half Day
$400 Full Day
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
DEMORE’S PARK
Located in downtown Medora, the park has a bronze statue of the Marquis de Mores – the founder of Medora – and is dotted with trees and park benches. The statue, donated in 1926 by the Marquis’ sons – is surrounded by a flagstone courtyard, which was the result of a 1938 WPA project – a project you can learn more about at the Chateau de Mores Interpretive Center.
13,689 Square Feet (117’ x 117’)
Bad weather venue not guaranteed
CAPACITY:
Ceremony – 200
Reception – 200+
$260 Half Day
$400 Full Day
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
LIFE SKILLS CENTER
Discover our business and office center. With multiple venues, it’s great for meetings, gatherings, and all kinds of events!
Full Training Room
Upstairs in our Life Skills Center with large windows and existing counter space. Great for meetings.
1,152 Square Feet (48’ x 24’)
CAPACITY:
Classroom – 70
U-Shape – 32
$260 Half Day
$400 Full Day
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
Half Training Room
Upstairs in our Life Skills Center with large windows and existing counter space. Great for meetings.
528 Square Feet (22’ x 24’)
CAPACITY:
Classroom – 36
U-Shape – 18
$175 Half Day
$250 Full Day
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
Language Room
A small and intimate classroom setting perfect for meetings and presentations.
384 Square Feet (16’ x 24’)
CAPACITY:
Classroom – 20
$75 Half Day
$50 Full Day
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
Rehearsal Room
Adjacent to our training room & upstairs in the Life Skills Center this room has floor-to-ceiling mirrors and hardwood floors.Â
2800 Square Feet (80′ x 35’)
CAPACITY: 80
$300 Half Day
$500 Full Day
$850 With Furniture Setup
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
Boardroom
Conveniently located in TRMF’s Life Skills Center, this modern and comfortable boardroom is perfect for meetings and gatherings.
272 Square Feet (16’ x 17’)
CAPACITY:
Conference – 12
$50 Half Day
$75 Full Day
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
Sound Booths
Experience the perfect acoustic environment in our small, soundproof rooms designed for 1-2 people. Ideal for music camps and similar events that require sound isolation.
36 Square Feet (6′ x 6’)
CAPACITY:
3 booths
1-2 people per booth
$50 Per Booth Per Day
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
Unique Options
Experience the spirit of the Wild West at our unique venues. Step into history and charm of a historic theater or embrace the rugged charm of our rodeo grounds nestled in the breathtaking badlands.
Old Town Hall Theater
Newly remodeled, this 220-seat theater, built in 1924, features historic murals, providing a charming and culturally rich setting for meetings, gatherings, weddings, and celebrations.
1,716 Square Feet (39’ x 44’ x 12’9”)
Private Bathrooms in Lobby
Large Projector Screen
CAPACITY:
Theater – 214
$600 Half Day
$800 Full Day
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
Ranch-O-Rama
Host your events at our rodeo grounds, where the spirit of the Wild West comes alive. Enjoy the authentic atmosphere and create unforgettable memories in this one-of-a-kind venue.
 Please Inquire for Square Footage
Additional Maintenance fee may be applied
Waiver of Liability required
Covered Bleacher seating included
Tables and Chairs not included
CAPACITY:
Covered Bleachers – 500+
Grounds – Please Inquire
$450 per day
* Plus tax. No additional ticket fees.
ND Cowboy Hall of Fame
The character and legacy of the American West comes to life inside the organization’s gold buckle facility, the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame’s Center of Western Heritage & Cultures: Native American, Ranching and Rodeo located in Medora, North Dakota. This property is managed by the North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame.
For event inquiries, contact [email protected].
The Cowboy Hall of Fame and TRMF work closely together to support your event planning needs.
Available Spaces:
Center of Western Heritage
Open Air Patio
Conference Room
Meet the Group Events Team
Victoria Hansen
Julie Ramos Lagos
Contact the Group Events Team at 701-394-8815.
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