Swiftly the years have been fleeting by;
Broad are the miles that between us lie
And far have we grown apart;
Yet there is something devout and fine
That cherishes those old friends of mine,
And cloisters them in my heart.— March 25, 1926 | The Ward County Independent
Why We Chose It
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Today’s Happenings!
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Future Fun
Live Music!
Lila Bea @BlueRider
Saturday, May 10th
Catch Lila Bea live at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Saturday, May 10th, for an unforgettable night of country ballads and classic rock. Enjoy free popcorn and stiff drinks with no cover charge! #LiveMusic #DowntownVibes #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Mendenhall Crossing @BlueRider
Saturday, April 5th
Get ready for a toe-tapping night with Mendenhall Crossing’s debut at Blue Rider on Saturday, April 5th. Enjoy lively bluegrass tunes, stiff drinks, and free popcorn in the heart of downtown Minot. #LiveMusic #BluegrassVibes #SavorMinot
Live Music!
SonofMel @BlueRider
Saturday, April 19th
Experience an unforgettable night at Blue Rider in downtown Minot on Saturday, April 19th, with SonofMel’s captivating live music. Enjoy stiff drinks, free popcorn, and good times at North Dakota’s top dive bar. #LiveMusic #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Live Music!
Forest Ray @BlueRider
Sunday, May 4th
Experience a unique Sunday night at Blue Rider in downtown Minot with a live performance by Forest Ray, a Seattle-based psychedelic rock band known for their analog recordings and garage punk vibe. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy their raw, synth-laced sound and free popcorn on May 4th! #LiveMusic #PsychedelicRock #SavorMinot
Special Events & Fundraisers
26th Annual Testicle Festival @BlueRider
Saturday, April 19th
Join the fun at the 26th Annual Testicle Festival at Blue Rider in Downtown Minot on April 19th at 4:00 pm! Enjoy unique eats, stiff drinks, and support a great cause with limited edition tees available. #FestivalFun #SupportLocal #SavorMinot
Special Events & Fundraisers
Double D-Haw 2025 @DoubleDHaw
Saturday, September 6th
Join us for Double D-Haw 2025, Minot’s biggest breast cancer fundraiser, featuring a seafood boil, art auction, pink beer, and more at The Blue Rider on September 6th. All proceeds support breast cancer detection and treatment at Trinity Health. #BreastCancerAwareness #MinotEvents #SavorMinot
Specials & Sales
Record Store Day 2025 @BudgetMusic
Saturday, April 12th
Get ready to celebrate Record Store Day on April 12th at Budget Music & Video in Downtown Minot! Mark your calendars for this special event and stay tuned for more exciting announcements. #RecordStoreDay #VinylLovers #SavorMinot
