Barbie's 60th Birthday Bash, June 27, Watford City

That iconic doll, Barbie, is turning 60 this year. Coincidentally, so is Debbie Larsen, manager of Larsen's Service Drug. So Larsen's is throwing a Barbie's Birthday Bash, Thursday, June 27, from 5 to 7 p.m., in their back parking lot. Barbie fans of all ages are invited to gather up their vintage or modern Barbies and favorite accessories and join the Larsen's staff for games, trivia, hot dogs and birthday cake, and sharing your favorite Barbie memories. Plus – get your picture taken with your Barbie, or your best friend, or both at Larsen's Barbie Photo Booth. So, dig out your Barbie stuff and join the fun!

Barbie fun facts

Barbie was born March 9, 1959.

She was created by an engineer who used to work for the pentagon, and was named after his daughter.

More than 100 Barbie's are sold every minute, with 58 million being sold annually.

The average girl age 3-6 owns 12 Barbie dolls.