Experience Vinterfest at Bismarck State College!

BURNS NIGHT
A celebration of Burns Night, honoring the life and work of the great Scottish poet, Robert Burns. Come and immerse yourself in Scottish culture with music and poetry.
January 25, 2-4 PM
BSC Advanced Technology Center, Live Event Venue
 
BURNS NIGHT - WHISKEY TASTING 
Celebrate Burns Night with Scotch whiskey, golf, and friendly competition. Enjoy a guided tasting of four Scotch whiskeys, take home a branded lowball glass, and join in golf challenges with prizes throughout the evening.
January 25, 5:30-7:30 PM
XGolf - Bismarck
Registration Fee: $ TBD

 
CROCHET 101 
This beginner-friendly class introduces the fundamentals of crochet, teaching you how to master essential stitches while creating motifs like coasters or blanket squares.
February 3 & 10 (2 Sessions), 6:30-9:30 PM
BSC NECE, Room 103
Registration Fee: $69

 
CHINESE WONTON COOKING CLASS 
Explore, learn to make, and taste the delicious Winter delicacy of Chinese wonton soup.
February 4, 5:30-7:30 PM
Century High School, Room E100
Registration Fee: $59

 
SCANDINAVIAN INFLUENCE ON THE WINTER OLYMPICS
Explores the pivotal role Scandinavian nations played in the birth and evolution of the Winter Olympics, including how the Games were shaped into the event we see today.
February 5, 5:30-7 PM
BSC NECE Auditorium, Room 304
 
LIVE STREAM USA VS FINLAND
WOMEN'S 2026 OLYMPIC HOCKEY
Come enjoy the game, celebrate women in sports while cheering on North Dakota’s Britta Curl and experience Olympic hockey spirit together.
February 7, 9:40 AM–12 PM
BSC Advanced Technology Center, Live Event Venue 

ROCKET LEAGUE (E-SPORTS) OPEN TOURNAMENT
Experience competitive E-sports during VinterFest at the E-sports Open Tournament, featuring high-energy match-ups and door prizes awarded during the championship games.
February 7, 10 AM
BSC Student Union, Lower Level, Gate City Room
Register by emailing lance.geving@bismarckstate.edu
 
CREATIVE CROCHET: WINTER HATS 
Designed for those with a basic understanding of crochet, this class teaches participants how to read a pattern and use the single crochet stitch to create a custom winter hat.
February 17 & 24 (2 Sessions), 6:30-9:30 PM
BSC NECE, Room 103
Registration Fee: $69.00

 
COOL RUNNINGS
Feel the Rhythm, Feel the Rhyme! Join us for a screening of the beloved classic, Cool Runnings! Free and open to the public, no registration required.
February 17, 3-4:45 PM
BSC Advanced Technology Center, Live Event Venue
 
THE LAMOUREUX LEGACY: AN OLYMPIC JOURNEY
An inspiring evening with Olympic Gold Medalists, Monique Lamoureux-Morando and Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson! The legendary "Lamoureux Twins" will share their incredible journey, from growing up on the ice to scoring the game-winning goal.
February 17, 5-6 PM
BSC Advanced Technology Center, Live Event Venue
 
SHUBA COOKING CLASS 
Learn how to make Shuba, the beloved Russian and Ukrainian layered salad. With layers of beets, smoked salmon or herring, potatoes, carrots, and onions, this dish is both hearty and stunning.
February 11, 5:30-7:30 PM
Century High School, Room E100
Registration Fee: $69 + $18 Supply Fee

 
SOLOCRAFT: THE ART OF ONE-MAN BANDING 
This OLLI event is part of Bismarck's VinterFest and is free to the public. Discover the creative freedom of becoming your own band. In this course, musicians and inventors Ben Suchy and Danny Savage display their approach to the art and craft of music.
February 10, 1:30-3 PM
BSC NECE Auditorium, Room 304
Registration Fee: $25