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Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Big Iron Farm and Construction Show is free to attend. Free parking is available around the Fairgrounds during the show as well.

The Big Iron Farm Show began in 1980 in Casselton, ND. In 2024, it became the Big Iron Farm and Construction Show, adding construction companies to the growing list of exhibitors. The 2026 show will be the 46th show.

Yes, it is large. Big Iron events and exhibits cover more than 200 acres of ground. Golf carts can be rented through All Season Motorsports in Booth 1800 or by calling (701) 282-2336. If you are bringing your own golf cart, a golf cart license must be purchased. The license form is available on the Downloadable Forms page.

Free shuttle service throughout the grounds will be provided.

You can see all types of equipment in the field demonstration area just west and south of the Acme Building (weather permitting). Trams are available to take people to and from the demonstration area—feel free to flag a tram driver down and they will take you there. There are also demonstrations by John Deere at our southeast field.

The Big Iron Farm and Construction Show is a subsidiary of the Red River Valley Fair Association. The Big Iron Farm Show is planned by a volunteer committee of individuals involved in various aspects of agribusiness.

More than 70,000 attendees come from across the U.S. and from several other countries to see demonstrations, visit 900+ exhibit booths, connect with their peers and attend training sessions.

The Big Iron  will be held rain or shine. In the case of extreme weather, the show may delay or be closed depending on the severity of the weather.