Illustration of a Halloween town at dusk with glowing houses, pumpkins, floating ghosts and a witch flying past a full moon (GooseFest)

GooseFest

GooseFest features outdoor hunting competitions including a 2-person shoot, clay shoot, and a competitive goose shoot with official bird weigh-ins. Visitors can enjoy community feeds, bingo, a wildlife art show and sale, live music, and a chili and soup cook-off. The week also includes a Landowners' Appreciation Banquet honoring inductees into the North Dakota Goose Hunters Hall of Fame.

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Website / Tickets

kenmarend.com

When

Tickets

Listed activity prices are: Chili Feed, $2; 2-Person Fun Shoot, $20 per team; Clay Shoot, $10, including a box of shells. It also lists a free feed, free matinee movie, free pork feed and free fish fry.

Food & Drink

Festival food includes an all-you-can-eat chili and soup feed for $2, free feeds including pork and fish, and steak nights.

Going?

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Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (4/5)

Best For

Waterfowl hunters and outdoor enthusiasts

Vibe

Outdoorsy and communal

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Participants in the 2-Person Fun Shoot must pre-register by Saturday evening at City Limits Bar or Kenmare Jack & Jill.
  • Shooters under age 14 are welcome at the clay shoot if accompanied by an adult.
  • The Ladies Night Out features an "All in White Party" dress theme.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Ladies Night Out has an “All in White Party” theme.
  • Everyone aged 21 and older is invited to the Half Pint DJ event after Ladies Night Out.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets

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Frequently Asked Questions

What categories are recognized in the bird hunting contests?

Prizes are awarded to hunters bagging the largest bird across categories for Canada goose, snow goose, and greenhead duck.

Who is eligible to enter the BB Gun Shoot?

The BB Gun Shoot is open to youth from first grade through age 13.

What age group is invited to the Ladies Night Out after-party?

Everyone aged 21 and older is invited to the DJ dance party following the Ladies Night Out event.

What happens during the Landowners' Appreciation Banquet?

The banquet includes live musical entertainment and the annual induction ceremony for the North Dakota Goose Hunters Hall of Fame.

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