North Dakota Picnic in Arizona!

NDCF Staff at the 2025 ND Picnic in AZ

Almost every year, for over 50 years, thousands of North Dakotans have gathered in Mesa, AZ, for the North Dakota Picnic in early March. It’s a fun event for friends and former neighbors who enjoy Arizona sunshine but still call North Dakota “home”.

The 2026 ND Picnic in AZ will be on Sunday, March 1. Hosted by the North Dakota Community Foundation, the event will include entertainment by North Dakota musicians (Rick Senger, Matt Hodek and the Dakota Dutchmen, and Colleen Reinhardt, along with MC Joe Wiegand), classic cars on display, and numerous vendor booths. The real draw, however, is finding old friends and former neighbors in the crowd.

Check out the photos below from previous ND Picnics. And join us in March for another great gathering!

2026 ND Picnic in AZ
Sunday, March 1, 2026
10 am - 2:30 pm
Red Mountain Park in Mesa, AZ

Cost: A $5 per person donation is requested, to help defray the costs of hosting the picnic.

Follow the ND Picnic in AZ on Facebook for updates and to connect with friends before the event!

If you have any questions or would like more information about being a sponsor or vendor at this event, contact Deb at 701-222-8349 or at Deb@NDCF.net.