About Us
The North Dakota Winter Show Event Center is the home of the oldest and longest running Agriculture Show in the State of North Dakota. The North Dakota Winter Show is held annually in March and provides a great deal of agriculture information to participants of all ages. The NDWS attracts exhibitors and visitors from many states and Canada with attendance increasing each year.
In addition to the North Dakota Winter Show, the event center is home of the North Star Classic Livestock Show, held the first weekend of December each year. The show and sale includes many cattle breeds and other livestock. The program begins with a Showcase and continues through the weekend with sales, demonstrations, exhibits and various other livestock related events.
Throughout the year, the North Dakota Winter Show Event Center is home to a variety of other activities including a number of horse shows and events, sales, entertainment and 4-H events.
We invite you to check out the events held at the North Dakota Winter Show Event Center and become a part of what the North Dakota Winter Show is all about.
Quick Facts:
| 1937 | North Dakota Winter Show was established. |
| 1963 | North Dakota Winter Show Event Center opens. |
| 1964 | First PRCA Rodeo held. |
| 1976 | First Miss Rodeo North Dakota Winter Show. |
| 1985 | Valley City was designated by the Legislature as the official site for the North Dakota Winter Show. |
| 1987 | 50th Anniversary celebrated. |
| 1997 | North Dakota Agriculture Hall of Fame begins. Displays are currently available at the North Dakota Winter Show Event Center & the Rosebud Visitor Center. |
| 2000 | North Star Classic established. |
NDWS hosts:
State Crop Judging for 4-H and FFA.
State Livestock Judging Contest for 4-H and FFA.
North Dakota State Crop Show
Mission Statement:
The mission of the North Dakota Winter Show is to provide an education for youth in the various segments of agri-business and to promote and expand agriculture through improved agriculture practices and techniques, and to honor our pioneer culture and heritages. We will also strive to establish a quality and entertaining learning experience for people of all ages.
Board of Directors:
The North Dakota Winter Show is represented by three boards of directors.
The Men’s Division is represented by:
Kory Sorby - President
Tim Ost – Vice President
Kevin Christensen
Pete Paulson
Don Schlotman
Gereld Gerntholz
Terri Berg-Crooks
Dennis Hoye
Dale Maasjo
Jim Nelson
Tory Hart
Ben Jacob
The Women’s Division is represented by
Mary Ann Berntson - President
Mary Ann Leier - Vice President
Karen Overn - Secretary
Kathy Dietz - Treasurer
Mary Thompson
Marie Baumgartner
Marian Gerntholz
Marge Bessette
Lois Bjornson
Joan Carlblom
Joy Berntson
Carole Miedema
The Staff
Nancy Allen, Manager
Hank Casch, Building Superintendent
