What started as a community picnic after harvest season in Alexander, North Dakota, has, like so many early gatherings developed into large boisterous occasions that last for days and attract party goers and vendors alike. The annual Old Settler’s Day celebration here is four days chocked full of activities that don’t disappoint. During the 2012 Old Settler’s Day Celebration, Alexander city management found itself having to manage the influx of visitors during a time when road construction was creating chaos. With that out of the way, this year movement to all activities should be much better.
This year the Old Settler’s Day celebration will be held Labor Day weekend August 29th, 30th, & 31st. There will be a parade, honoree program in the park, an arts and crafts show, bands and dancing in the evening, a ranch rodeo, potluck dinner that includes beef BBQ (an integral part of any celebration in the summer or well, any occasion, really) and Sunday church service provided by local churches.
Alexander was founded in 1905 and was named after an early North Dakota politician, Alexander McKenzie from which McKenzie County is also named. Visitors can also check out the Lewis & Clark Trail Museum which is housed in an old school built in 1914 and The Ragged Butte Spring that has been running since the early 1900s. The museum has an unique way to view the settler’s past and offers tours with a guide . For more information on the hours of the museum or to set up a tour please contact Jodi at 701.828.3857.
This years button and 1:00 p.m. Saturday program in the park is in honor of the late Kenneth and Louise Haugen, long time residents of Alexander. Tribute buttons are available throughout the festival.
For detailed information about this event see the City of Alexander’s ad in next week’s issue of The Roundup or call Alexander city hall at 701-828-3461.
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