We're hiring!

The North Dakota State Fair is hiring a full time Marketing Assistant. Position responsibilities will include: organizing and coordinating events, marketing and promoting the All Seasons Arena and State Fair Center, updating social media applications, producing marketing/advertising materials, attracting sponsors and performing general office duties. Individuals must be detail orientated, have the ability to work on multiple projects, posses strong organizational skills, computer skills as well as excellent oral and written communication skills. Marketing or event coordination experience or related degree is preferred.

Please send resume and cover letter to:

North Dakota State Fair, Attn: Shannon Pearson, PO Box 1796, Minot, ND 58702

Ole and Lena

In honor of Host Fest starting tonight it only seems fitting for a few Ole and Lena jokes!

• When Ole and Lena were young and in love they would got to their favorite spot to park. One night while hugging and kissing Ole asks Lena, "Lena how would you like to go in the back?" "No," she replies. So they hug and kiss some more. Again, Ole asks Lena to go in the back. Lena replies, "Ole, why are you always asking me to go in the back, I want to stay in front with you!"

• Little Ole was sitting at the kitchen table doing his homework. He had a puzzled look on his face at he considered the assignment that was due--writing an essay about his origin. He turned to question his mother. "Mama, vere did Grandma come from?" he asked. "Da stork brought her," answered mama Lena. "And vere did yew come from?" asked Little Ole. "Da stork brought me," his mother answered. "And vere did I come from?" Little Ole inquired. "Vell, son, da stork brought yew, tew," mama Lena replied. With a scowl on his face, Little Ole picked up his pencil, turned to his school tablet, and began writing his essay: "Dere have been no natural births in our family for t'ree yenerations."

Thanks to Visit Minnesota for these jokes!

Uffda! That's a lot of Entertainment!

The 2009 Norsk Host Fest is over flowing with top entertainment! Which explains why they've even had to add another building for an additional stage! If you can't make it to the big concerts featuring Reba, Clint Black, George Jones, Frankie Valli or Ray Stevens, make sure to check out the free entertainment that takes place constantly! Acts this year include: Oak Ridge Boys, Church Basement Ladies, Adbacadabra - the Ultimate ABBA concert, Monroe Crossing, Tom Netherton, Williams & Ree, JoAnn Castle, The Peking Acrobats, Bjoro Halland, The Peking Acrobats, Ringling 5, The Western Senators, Leah Durelle, Memphis, Kerry Christensen - Master Yodeler, The Putnam Guitar Duo, The Korsliens, Radio Stars, Kentucky Riders, Chmielewski Fun Time Band,Zelda Nera, Kathy Bender, Taylor Dayne Falcon, Tom Patton as Elvis, elevenAM Gospel Band, Bunad Show, Bussi, Parade of Flags Skalmusik, Norsk Hostfest Accordion Club Band and Gordy Lindquist! That's ALOT of action!

Tough Enough to Wear Pink Parties

Haven't made it to one of the Minot Y's Men's Tough Enough to Wear Pink parties yet? You're running out of time!!!! Stop by one of the following events to show your support and while you're there you can pick up this year's TETWP products!

Wednesday, September 23 – Trinity Skywalk, 11-1pm

􀂾 Thursday, September 24 – Minot Family YMCA, 5-7pm

􀂾 Saturday, September 26 – Y’s Men’s Ticket Booth at Dakota Square, 10-Noon

􀂾 Saturday, September 26 – MSU Homecoming Parade, 10:30am

􀂾 Monday, September 28 – Behm’s Truck Stop, 4-6pm

􀂾 Tuesday, September 29 – Town & Country Credit Union, 11-1pm

􀂾 Thursday, October 1 – Cenex of Stanley, 11-1pm

􀂾 Tuesday, October 6 – TR’s Bar & Grill, 5-7pm ??? TBA

􀂾 Wednesday, October 7 – Y’s Men’s Business After Hours at Atrium of ND State Fair Center, 5:30-7:30pm

􀂾 Friday, October 9 – Tough Enough to Wear Pink Rodeo Performance at NDSFC, 6:30pm

Win Shinedown Tickets!

Tune in to the following stations to win yourself some Shinedown tickets before Wednesday's concert on September 16th! Just in case you don't win, buy your tickets at the State Fair Office before Wednesday for only $26 (cash only) before the price jumps up to $30 the day of the concert.

Z94 in Minot

105.3 the Fox in Minot

93.1 the Eagle in Sidney, MT

96.7 the Rock in Devils Lake, ND

Motor Magic Recap

The Fairgrounds were shakin' with excitement as Motor Magic rolled into Minot last weekend! The sun was shining and the Fairgrounds were packed with racing and car enthusiasts. From the races on the Magic City International Dragway to those on the Nodak circle track, crowds were in heaven! Other popular events included the Dakota Cruisers Classic Car Show, SCCA Auto Cross, SIDNE, Historical Military Vehicle Display, Classic Car Auction and an antique snowmobile racing display. Motor Magic was the perfect ending to a terrific race season! Click here to visit the Motor Magic Facebook page and see all of the 2009 event photos!

Seasonal Vehicle Storage

Whether it's your vintage '69 Camaro your 45ft Motorhome or your speed boat we've got room for you! The North Dakota State Fairgrounds offers indoor storage for seasonal vehicles at competitive rates. Items for storage can be dropped off anytime except September 24th - October 12th. Picking up seasonal items occurs in late April.

Rates:

Under 10 feet $100

10ft - 16ft $160

16ft - 25ft $190

25ft - 31ft $220

31ft - 35ft $285

Units over 35 feet add $5 per foot. Units over 9 feet wide will be charged double.

Limited space is available for units over 11 feet 6 inches high. Please indicate height when reserving your space.

Call 701-857-7620 today to reserve your space!

Norsk Hostfest 2009 Concert Lineup

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Tuesday, Sept. 29, 7:00 PM
Oh, what a story. Frankie Valli, who came to fame in 1962 as the lead singer of the Four Seasons, is hotter than ever in the 21st century. Thanks to the volcanic success of the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys, which chronicles the life and times of Frankie and his legendary group, such classic songs as “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Rag Doll,” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” are all the rage all over again.

Clint Black

Wed, Sept 30, 1:00 PM & Thurs, Oct 1, 7:30 PM
Clint Black is a profound, not to mention prolific, songwriter. To date, he has

written, recorded and released more than 100 songs, a benchmark in any artist's career. An astounding one-third of the songs eligible for single release achieved hit song status at country radio.

Reba McEntire

Wed, Sept 30, 7:30 PM & Thurs, Oct 1, 1:00 PM
From the moment you hear the voice, you know it: fierce and powerful, clear and passionate, a voice that could belong to no one else but the woman millions of fans the world over know only as Reba.

George Jones
Fri, Oct 2, 7:30 PM & Sat, Oct 3, 1:00 PM
GEORGE GLENN JONES was born in 1931 in the East Texas town of Saratoga. As a kid he sang for tips on the streets of nearby Beaumont. By age 24, he had been married twice, served in the Marines and was a veteran of the Texas honky-

tonk circuit.

Ray Stevens
Fri, Oct 2, 1:00 PM & Sat, Oct 3, 7:30 PM
Ray Stevens just thinks funny. His humor is keenly observant and rich in nuance. His style is unaffected and unpretentious which for the past fifty years has allowed for entertainment that is both witty and guileless. From his multi-million selling comedy hit, “The Streak” to the socially aware “Mr. Businessman” to his Grammy award winning pop standard “Everything Is Beautiful” his talent has touched so many.

Win Motor Magic Tickets!

Looking to score some free Motor Magic tickets? Look no further than KMOT-TV (Minot NBC affiliate) or tune into the Bismarck Clear Channel stations!

KMOT will be giving away one all-access Motor Magic Pass each day during the 6pm and 10pm news, tune in and call in to win a pass that gets you into all of the Motor Magic events and races for free!

You can also listen to Bismarck clear channel stations such as KFYR, ESPN and KYYY (Y-93) to win tickets to each of the individual events including: Magic City International Dragway Races, Nodak Races, Enduro and Demo Derby Races and the Dakota Cruisers Classic Car Show.

3rd Annual Youth Outdoor Festival

Bring the kids and head down to the North Dakota State Fairgrounds on Thursday for the 3rd Annual Youth Outdoor Festival from 5:30 - 7:30pm.

Local wildlife clubs will host outdoor activities for area youth. Events will include waterfowl, upland game, fishing, archery and more outdoor activities! Come join in for outdoor education, BBQ, prizes and more!

Outdoor education, BBQ & Prizes provided by: - Bremer Outdoors Team - Ducks Unlimited - ND Game and Fish - Pheasants for the Future - West Dakota Water Fowlers - Minot Area Youth Sportsmen's Club, Inc. - Souris Valley Bowmen - Berthold Sportsmen Club - Scheels - Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation - National Wild Turkey Federation - The Mule Deer Foundation