North Dakota Picnic in Arizona!

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”.

An estimated 3,000 people attended the 2023 ND Picnic, held on March 5th. Hosted by the North Dakota Community Foundation, the event included entertainment (polka music by Vic Schwahn, comedy by Bill Sorenson, and country/oldies music by Rick Senger), 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 2024 for another great gathering!

2024 ND Picnic in AZ
Sunday, March 3, 2023
10 am - 2:30 pm
Red Mountain Park in Mesa, AZ

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

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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.