KMOT Ag Expo Draws Thousands to North Dakota State Fair Grounds

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The KMOT Ag Expo, a major agricultural trade show held at the North Dakota State Fair Grounds in Minot, attracted thousands of visitors from across North Dakota and Montana over the first two days of the three-day event. While exact attendance figures are difficult to pin down since the expo is free to attend, organizers estimate between 20,000 to 30,000 people visited the more than 1,000 booths set up across the 10 buildings on the fairgrounds.

Why it matters

The KMOT Ag Expo is one of the largest agricultural trade shows in the region, providing a valuable platform for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses to connect, network, and discover the latest products and technologies. The strong turnout underscores the continued importance of the agricultural industry to the economy of North Dakota and the surrounding states.

The details

The KMOT Ag Expo, which is free to attend, features more than 1,000 booths spread across 10 buildings on the North Dakota State Fair Grounds in Minot. While exact attendance figures are difficult to determine, KMOT General Manager Todd Telin estimates the event draws between 20,000 to 30,000 visitors over the course of the three-day event.

• The KMOT Ag Expo took place from January 28-30, 2026.

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