Mandan Progress Organization

10/13/2026

We are looking for ONE final community sponsor to help us light up Mandan! 🎄✨

The Mandan Holiday Lights on Main is a beloved, completely free-to-attend community tradition that will run from November 27, 2026, to January 9, 2027. Every year, this magical experience impacts over 55,000 visitors and brings our hometown together during the winter season.

As a non-profit, the Mandan Progress Organization (MPO) relies entirely on the generosity of local businesses to make these events happen. Securing this final sponsorship for the Interactive Christmas Wall not only helps the Holiday Lights reach its annual funding goal, but it also keeps the MPO alive and well so we can continue creating the countless experiences that enhance our local community year-round.

Proposed Benefits of Sponsorship:
- Special sponsorship of a Signature Holiday Lights Display.
- Host “Night at the Lights,” a holiday lights night hosted and presented by you. It’s the ultimate opportunity to brand your business, hand out goodies, fundraise for a charity, and connect with the community.
- Logo placed on “main attraction” event banner.
- Logo affixed to a special holiday gift tag for your sponsored display.
- Business logo on event banners and advertising signage.
- Logo on event website and name/logo mentioned in social media campaign.
- ½ page ad in the Mandan Magazine Holiday Edition Nov-Dec Issue.

Learn more about the Holiday Lights here: https://www.visitmandan.com/holiday-lights

If your business is interested in stepping up to claim this final spot, we would love to partner with you! Please contact us at 701-751-2983 or [email protected]. We thank you for your time and consideration.

👇 How you can help:
Even if you cannot sponsor, you can make a huge difference! Please share this post, tag a local business below that might be a great fit, or leave a comment to help us spread the word and find our final supporter.

10/07/2026

Something is waiting in the darkness…

The gates are opening. The creatures are awakening. And this time, they aren’t here to guide you.

THE HAUNTED FORT IS NOW OPEN

Enter the Haunted Fort at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park and face four terrifying attractions filled with nightmares lurking around every corner.

Bring someone brave enough to scream with you—but don’t wait. Popular entry times will fill quickly.

🎟️ GET YOUR FEAR TICKETS NOW at HauntedFort.com

You can’t escape what lives at the Fort.

10/06/2026

📣CALLING ALL VENDORS, ANTIQUERS, CRAFTERS & COLLECTORS!! 📣

We've noticed that BisMan is in need of a flea market! Sift threw your collections and dust off your items to bring them to Dykshoorn Park next summer at Fleas & Finds!

If you or someone you know is interested in participating in this future treasure-hunting destination, scan the QR code or go to https://www.visitmandan.com/fleas-and-finds to let us know you are interested!

📆 Fleas & Finds is currently planned to open for one weekend each month from May to September.

Bring your best antiquities and your friends to find the unique items kept around BisMan!

10/06/2026

ONE WEEK AWAY - B2B || Strategies for Growth

Join us next Tuesday, October 13 for the kickoff of our brand new professional series: Business to Business || Strategies for Growth.

The Mandan Progress Organization in partnership with our new Legacy Member The Innovation Barn are thrilled to welcome Dawn Hager and Karen Schmidt, visionary owners of The Balancing Goat, as our inaugural speakers. They will be discussing "The Bet," breaking down the absolute biggest commitment they made in their business. They will share the story of their specific leap of faith and the actionable lessons they learned from the outcome, giving you practical advice you can apply directly to your own organization's growth.

This series is not about sales pitches or forced networking. It is about learning from the real testimonies of successful local leaders. Plus, lunch is completely free!

The Schedule
11:30 AM || Networking, Social Mixer & Lunch
12:00 PM || Announcements & Event Welcome
12:10 PM || Keynote: Dawn Hager & Karen Schmidt
12:40 PM || Question & Answer
12:50 PM || Local Business Feature
1:00 PM || Experience Concludes

📅 When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
📍 Where: The Innovation Barn (2905 Jude Ln NW, Mandan)

RSVP today and let us know you are coming: https://www.visitmandan.com/b2b

Questions?
701-751-2983 || [email protected]

10/04/2026

Our hearts are so heavy today. We grieve as one community, surrounding the families with love, support, and prayers.

10/03/2026

🎃 SPOOKLESS NIGHT OPENS TONIGHT! 🎃

The famous Spookless Night is here to open the 24th season of the Haunted Fort at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park!

Bring the family for glowing pumpkins, mysterious pathways, friendly monsters and a fun, less-scary Haunted Fort adventure.

Spookless Night is open tonight and tomorrow only. Select your date and entry time before the remaining time slots fill!

🎟️ Get your tickets now at HauntedFort.com

09/30/2026

Spookless Nights are returning to the Haunted Fort this weekend only—October 2 and 3!

We would love to welcome your family back for another less-scary Haunted Fort adventure. Spookless Nights offer all the fun and atmosphere of the Haunted Fort with fewer scares, making it a great experience for younger kids and families, not yet ready for the full Haunted Fort experience.

Spookless Nights are returning to the Haunted Fort this weekend only—October 2 and 3!

We would love to welcome your family back for another less-scary Haunted Fort adventure. Spookless Nights offer all the fun and atmosphere of the Haunted Fort with fewer scares, making it a great experience for younger kids and families, not yet ready for the full Haunted Fort experience.

This year, you can also experience the all-new Phantom Battalion Laser Tag! Gather your family and friends, enter the battalion arena and battle to survive in this exciting new Haunted Fort adventure. Laser tag is a separate paid attraction, and advance reservations are encouraged.

Get your Spookless Tickets at www.hauntedfort.com

09/30/2026

🚨 NEW THIS YEAR AT THE HAUNTED FORT 🚨

Enter the arena for Phantom Battalion Laser Tag—an all-new adventure where you and your squad will battle to survive inside the Fort! BLAST - Bismarck Laser and Archery Sports Tag

Each action-packed session lasts 20 minutes and is limited to 20 players. Phantom Battalion is open every Haunted Fort night and requires a separate ticket.

Bring your friends. Choose your squad. Reserve your spot before sessions fill!

🎟️ Get tickets at HauntedFort.com

BLAST - Bismarck Laser and Archery Sports Tag

09/16/2026

Sunshine is on the horizon! We know road reconstruction is always a challenge, but a fresh, new road helps enhance our surrounding businesses and serves the needs of our growing community. The West end of Memorial Highway is officially complete, and it is time to celebrate!

Starting TODAY, September 16th, through Saturday, September 19th, you are invited to check out the new road and support the incredible businesses along Memorial Highway. To thank you for your patience and support, our local businesses are offering Black Friday level sales, fun community events and massive giveaways!

Here is just a sneak peek at the fun waiting for you:
- Everyday Savings: Enjoy massive discounts like up to $4,000 off select inventory at Action Motor Sports and $6,000 off any new boat at Open Water Marine.
- Wednesday (Today!): Stop by Save A Little Green where all regular priced clothing is just 89 cents.
- Thursday: Catch a FREE Stunt Dudes BMX show at Open Road Honda at 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM, or celebrate Kroll's Diner's 30th anniversary with yard games and inflatables.
- Friday: Join the Honda Hoedown at Open Road Honda for pioneer rides, a mechanical bull, and a DJ from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Saturday: Wrap up the week with a Food Truck Party at Doll's Studio, Cars & Coffee at Classic Rock Coffee and half-price tap beers at Dickey's Barbecue Pit.

There are so many more door prizes, food specials and deals happening all week long.Please grab your friends and family and head down to Memorial Highway to show your support.

You can check out the full schedule of sales and activities right here: https://www.visitmandan.com/block-party

Support Mandan, Support Local! We are so excited to see you there!

09/12/2026

Please join us in congratulating the incredible float winners of the America 250, 147th Mandan Independence Day Parade! These fantastic organizations were officially presented with their trophies at Boots & Bling, our annual MPO dinner and fundraiser.

1st Place: A&B Pizza

2nd Place: Railway Credit Union

3rd Place: City of Mandan

4th Place: Arrow Service Team

Thank you to everyone who poured their time, creativity, and patriotic spirit into making this milestone parade an absolute success. We are incredibly grateful for your community pride and are already looking forward to next year!