New Salem, North Dakota Saddles Up for the Cow Town Hoe Down

New Salem is fresh off ND Country Fest, and now the city will be home to another big event, "The Cow Town Hoe Down" this weekend.

It's game on with a full list of activities for the entire family to enjoy in New Salem, North Dakota.

Friday, July 18th, 2025 activities:

3 pm - The Tractor Trek kicks off the festivities.

6 pm to 9 pm - The Car, Motorcycle, and Tractor show in front of the New Salem Auditorium.

8 pm to 12 pm - Trip Wire will be performing on the Main Stage on Main Street.

Saturday, July 19th, 2025 activities:

8 am to 10 am - Breakfast "udder" The Tent.

9 am to 4 pm - Arts & Craft Fair at the City Auditorium.

9 am to 5 pm - Hoe Down Rib Competition for cash prizes.

10:30 am - Parade followed by Soap Box Derby.

Noon - Cornhole Tournament registration at the lot next to the Field Bar.

1 pm - Cornhole Tournament.

Noon to 4 pm - Inflatable waterslide, Jumper, and Obstacle Course at the east side of the Auditorium.

12:30 pm - Cowbingo

1:30 pm - Calf Bottle Relay and Cow Chip Throwing Contest.

1 pm - 6 pm -Free swimming at the New Salem pool.

2:30 - Lawn Tractor Pull at the east end of Main Street.

3:00 pm - Scavenger Hunt at the New Salem Auditorium.

3:00 pm - Duck race.

4 pm - 7 pm Chicken supper with the New Salem Fire Department.

7 pm - 8 pm - Music by Aleix Bachler.

8 pm - 12 mid - 8th Hour in concert on Main Street.

Sunday, July 20th, 2025 activities:

1 pm - The Demolition Derby at the Morton County Fairgrounds. Gates open at 10 am.

People come from all over the state to compete for the grand prize.  The fun starts at 1 pm.  Concessions will be served from 11 am to 4 pm.  It should be another big weekend in New Salem, North Dakota.