North Dakota Chokecherry Festival

North Dakota Chokecherry Festival Does North Dakota have a state fruit? Senator Stanley Lyson sponsored Senate Bill 2145 that Governor John Hoeven signed into law on March 29, 2007.

That question, prompted by sixth grader Hailey Horob, a student in Nancy Selby’s sixth grade class, led to legislation proclaiming the Chokecherry as the State Fruit of North Dakota. Prompted by Tom Kvamme and with assistance from Rex McCaughtry, the chokecherry kids, their parents and community members, Williston held the first Chokecherry Festival August 18, 2007. The festival has continued to g

row each year as a celebration not only of the accomplishments of the chokecherry kids but of all youth.

08/01/2012

Come join the fun at the 6th annual Chokecherry Festival. The fun starts Friday, August 10, Nemont Burger feed and American State Bank ice cream with Chokecherry Syrup beginning at 4 o'clock. A Back to School Style show and salsa dancing with Salsabrosa from Minneapolis. All activities at Harmon Park.

07/30/2012

Vendors will be set up in Harmon Park from 9 until about 4:30 on Saturday, August 11.

07/26/2012
08/14/2011

Absolutely the best weather and entertainment, what a great time, thanks to everyone for all their hard work. Let's get going on next year's festival.

08/11/2011

I'm looking forward to my chokecherry DQ treat tomorrow, kicking off our chokecherry festival. I love when the community comes together and has fun

08/08/2011

Event Schedule for Friday, August 12, 2011

4-7 p.m. 1000 Burger Feed
5 p.m. Ice cream with chokecherry syrup
5:30 p.m. Back to School Fashion Review
6 p.m. Jason Deshaw concert

Children’s Coloring Contest!

08/08/2011

Event Schedule for Saturday, August 13, 2011

7-10 a.m Free pancake breakfast with chokecherry syrup
9 a.m. Chokecherry 5K
Run/Walk
Kids & Citizens 1 Mile Run
10 a.m. Vendor booths open
10-2 p.m. Camp Liberty
10:30 a.m. Youth parade with Chokecherry Kids as Grand Marshalls
Awards to follow
11 a.m. Entries due for Chokecherry Chow Contest and Photo Contest
12-4 p.m. Entertainment
1-6 p.m. Free Swimming
Ride the Chokecherry Express!

07/31/2011

Looking forward to this year's Chokecherry Festival on August 12 and 13!

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Harmon Park
Williston, ND
58801

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