History of the North Dakota Winter Show:
1937: Establishment of the North Dakota Winter Show
1963: Opening of the North Dakota Winter Show Event Center
1963: Production of the First PRCA Rodeo
1976: Crowning of the first Miss Rodeo North Dakota Winter Show
1985: Designation by the legislature, making Valley City the official site for the North Dakota Winter Show
1987: Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the North Dakota Winter Show
1997: Establishment of the North Dakota Agriculture Hall of Fame. Displays are currently available at the NDWS Event Center & the Rosebud Visitor Center in Valley City
2000: Establishment of the North Star Classic Livestock Show
2012: Celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the North Dakota Winter Show
2017: Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the North Dakota Winter Show
2018: Moved from downtown location (250 W. Main St.) to the Event Center in NEW offices on the East side