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1st Annual · Hosted by Dakota Cycling Adventures

Maah Daah HeyTrailFest

A Winter Celebration of Trails, Heritage, and Adventure

Join us for a day celebrating the people, places, stories and outdoor adventures that make the Maah Daah Hey and North Dakota Badlands legendary.

Fun for the whole family

Date
Saturday, January 23, 2027
Hours
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location
Medora Community Center, Medora, North Dakota
Admission
Free admission
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Maah Daah Hey TrailFest event poster

Questions? Contact the event team

Event information

One winter day in Medora

Saturday, January 23, 2027

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Free admission — open to everyone

Medora Community Center
Medora, North Dakota

What to expect

Event highlights

  • Vendor Fair
  • Keynote Speakers
  • Maah Daah Hey Stories
  • Winter Scavenger Hunt
  • Entertainment
  • Door Prizes
  • Family Activities
  • North Dakota History & Heritage

Keynote speakers, live entertainment and Maah Daah Hey stories all day.

Winter scavenger hunt, door prizes and the family adventure zone.

Fun for the whole family — free admission, hands-on activities for kids and something for every age all day long.

Share your trail photos or stories. We are gathering photos and written memories for the Heritage Display. Send what you would like included by January 15 at 12 midnight.

Prefer email? Send to ramoslagosjulie@gmail.com.

On this page

VendorsBooth space for makers, outfitters, heritage groups and food vendors.Booths from $65SponsorsFive levels, each with a booth, a named event activity and recognition.From $250Sponsorship add-onsDoor prizes, coffee and hot chocolate, or event photography — added to any level.From $250

Become a vendor

Vendor spaces & pricing

Makers, outfitters, heritage groups, nonprofits and food vendors — come meet the Badlands. Every booth includes one table and two chairs. Pick your booth, then complete your application below.

Standard 10×10

$150

10×10 booth

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Double 10×20

$225

10×20 booth

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Nonprofit 10×10

$65

10×10 booth

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Nonprofit 10×20

$90

10×20 booth

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Food / Beverage Vendor

$175

10×10 booth

Must be an approved Medora Community Center food vendor

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Family Activity Partner

In-kind

10×10 booth · in-kind

Nonprofits and businesses that provide a family activity attend free — booth fee waived in trade for the activity

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Premium corner placement: +$25One table and two chairs included with every booth.The full booth fee is paid online with your application.Nonprofit and community rates available with documentation.Bring a family activity and your booth fee is waived in kind.

Vendor applications due by January 15 at 12 midnight

Vendor application

The full booth fee is paid at checkout — there is no deposit and nothing left owing later. Applications are reviewed after payment. Nonprofits and businesses providing a family activity pay nothing: the booth is waived in trade for running that activity.

Standard 10×10 — total due today $150

Paid securely at checkout

Sponsorship add-ons

Add to your sponsorship

Optional extras for any level above, or on their own. Add-ons are confirmed in the order requests arrive.

Event Photography

$250

Put your name on the photos that carry the event all year.

Photo credit on gallery images, program and social recognition.

Available

Coffee & Hot Chocolate

$500

Keep guests warm with complimentary coffee and hot chocolate.

Signage at the beverage station, program and social recognition.

Available

Door Prize Sponsor

$250

Provide the door prizes given away throughout the day.

Name read with each prize, program and social recognition.

Available

Traveling to TrailFest

Where to stay in Medora

Coming in from out of town? Medora has several hotels and motels within a few minutes of the Community Center. Book early — January is a quiet season and rooms go quickly.

Some Medora properties close for the winter, so confirm your dates directly with the property before you book.

  • Rough Riders Hotel

    Open year round · Historic

    The landmark hotel in the middle of Medora, blending Old West character with modern rooms.

    Visit website

  • AmericInn by Wyndham Medora

    Open year round · Hotel

    Full-service hotel on East River Road with suites and a hot breakfast, minutes from the Community Center.

    Visit website

  • Hotel 1883

    New in 2026

    Brand-new lodging in downtown Medora, a short walk from the vendor hall and the event stage.

    Visit website

Looking for more options? Browse all Medora lodging.

Registration policies

Before you register

Please review these before you register. Questions about an application are always welcome — reach the event team through our contact page.

  • 01The full booth fee is paid online when the application is submitted — there is no deposit and no balance later.
  • 02Nonprofits and businesses that provide a family activity attend at no charge, in trade for running that activity.
  • 03Vendor applications still require organizer approval after payment.
  • 04Every booth comes with one table and two chairs. Bring any additional displays, signage or seating you need.
  • 05Electricity must be requested in advance and is subject to availability.
  • 06Vendors must remain open during designated event hours unless otherwise approved.
  • 07Food and beverage vendors must be approved by the Medora Community Center and comply with applicable health and licensing requirements.
  • 08Vendors are responsible for applicable sales tax obligations.
  • 09Cancellations after the payment deadline are not refundable except at organizer discretion.
  • 10Sponsorship recognition is subject to receipt of payment and required logo materials.