North Dakota music festival declines $4 million state grant

By: Jeff Beach

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: January 27, 2026

Words: 216

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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A North Dakota country music festival has decided to turn down a $4 million state grant, with other tourist attractions able to apply for the funding.

The state Department of Commerce announced in October that North Dakota Country Fest had been awarded the $4 million grant. It was one of 23 tourism projects sharing in $15 million in grants.

Luke Shafer, the founder and owner of North Dakota Country Fest near New …

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