Chokecherry Festival Set to Sweeten Up Williston North Dakota August 8-10

Williston is gearing up for one of our most beloved summer traditions: the annual Chokecherry Festival! Set for August 8–10, this year’s celebration is jam-packed with activities for all ages, and organizers say it might just be the best one yet.

Friday Fun Kicks Off with Burgers, Chokecherry Ice Cream, and BMX Thrills!

The festivities kick off Friday, August 8, with the ever-popular NCC Free Burger Feed and a sweet twist from ASB Ice Cream, offering scoops topped with signature chokecherry syrup. Extreme sports fans won’t want to miss the BMX Bike Stunt Show, which should draw a ton of gasps and cheers.

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Saturday Sizzles with Pancakes, Pickleball, Classic Cars, and Cherry Pit Spitting Fun

Saturday, August 9, brings a hearty start with a free pancake breakfast courtesy of MWEC, followed by a Pickleball Tournament and a 5k Fun Run to get hearts pumping. Gearheads can enjoy the Basin Kruzers Car Show, while brave climbers can test their skills at the Cliff Hangers wall. Kids and families will love digging for treasures in the Money Dig, watching a live wood carver in action, trying their luck at Bingo, or seeing who can win the Pit Spitting Contest (yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like!).

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Weekend-Long Fun: Dinosaurs, Live Music, Train Rides, and Tasty Local Treats

All weekend long, attendees can enjoy an array of ongoing attractions, including PreHistoric Dinosaur Adventures, live music performances, the Chokecherry Express train rides, the bustling Kids’ Zone, and plenty of food and craft vendors offering local flavors and handmade goods.

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And for those looking for one last hurrah, the festival wraps up Sunday with the Chokecherry Family Scramble on August 10—a perfect way to end a weekend filled with laughter, excitement, and plenty of chokecherries.

Whether you’re a longtime local or a first-time visitor, this year’s Chokecherry Festival promises something for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of Williston’s sweetest traditions!