BAGA's Capital A'Fair

Capital A’Fair is Bismarck Art & Galleries Association’s annual summer arts festival held on the North Dakota State Capitol grounds. The event brings together over 100 artists from across the region alongside food vendors, live entertainment, hands-on art activities, demonstrations, and professional sidewalk chalk artists for a vibrant weekend celebrating creativity and community. Visitors can explore a wide variety of handcrafted artwork, enjoy performances throughout the day, and experience one of North Dakota’s longest-running arts festivals in a beautiful outdoor setting. Capital A’Fair is free and open to the public and welcomes thousands of attendees each year.