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Hooves, Hops and Horsepower

Mystics Stampede

Saddle up for an unBULLievably good time at Bismarck State College's Mystics Stampede: Hooves, Hops and Horsepower

October 2–3, 2026
Location: Dale Pahlke Arena (2428 Longspur Trail, Mandan, ND 58554)

Get ready for a weekend packed with rodeo action, racing and fall fun at the Mystic Stampede! Bismarck State College invites students, staff and the community to join us for an exciting weekend celebrating the spirit of the West. The Mystic Stampede features two days of rodeo competition, along with the Autumn’s Up Brew Down Festival and Dakota Speedway Oktoberfest Race.

Questions? Contact Jon Peek at jon.peek@bismarckstate.edu
 

Event Schedule

With rodeo slack, live performances, mutton busting, tailgating, racing and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Friday, October 2
 
10 a.m. Rodeo Slack
2–5 p.m. Autumn’s Up Brew Down Festival (Dakota Speedway)
5 p.m. Rodeo Performance
7 p.m. Dakota Speedway Oktoberfest Race


Saturday, October 3 
 
10 a.m. Rodeo Slack
2–5 p.m. Autumn’s Up Brew Down Festival (Dakota Speedway)
3 p.m. Tailgating
3: 30 p.m. Mutton Busting
5 p.m. Rodeo Performance
7 p.m. Dakota Speedway Oktoberfest Race (Dakota Speedway

Bring your friends and family and experience a full weekend of Hooves, Hops and Horsepower!