Maddock, ND ~ Maddock Community Development Director

Events

Rural Renaissance Festival

The Maddock Community Development office will be spearheading a Fall Festival on October 7-9, 2011.
Five committees have been recruited to help with the plannning. Many more volunteers will be needed as we move forward with the project. The reason for having the Festival is to attract people to the community, showcase its assets, and promote economic development. It will be exciting to have all the groups, organizationsand residents working together towards a common goal.

The entertainment committe has booked the very popular Johny Holms band and local musician Chris Ellingson will also entertain.
Scott Foss has generously agreed to plant and cut a peice of land to use as a corn maze. Precision Ag is planning a design and cutting the maze. How lucky we are to have such a wonderful group of people working on this project.
Vendors are currently being contacted to fill the Benson County Events Center.
A hospitality center and Farmers marketwill be set up at the Community Center.
There will also be: Hayrides, Hay fort, Food vendors, Pet contests, Cooking contests, a climbing wall, Friday night supper, and entertainment, Demonstrations,5K Run and much more.!!!!!!!!!!

All committees and organizations are encouraged to get involved as this will be an annual event that Maddock andsurrounding communities will enjoy. If you are interested in helping with the event or showcasing your business or
handmade items please contact Debbie at 438-2436

Look for updated events on Facebook: Maddock Rural Renaissance Festival

Rural Renaissance Festival

The Maddock Community Development office will be spearheading a Fall Festival on October 7-9, 2011.
Five committees have been recruited to help with the plannning. Many more volunteers will be needed as we move forward with the project. The reason for having the Festival is to attract people to the community, showcase its assets, and promote economic development. It will be exciting to have all the groups, organizationsand residents working together towards a common goal.

The entertainment committe has booked the very popular Johny Holms band and local musician Chris Ellingson will also entertain.
Scott Foss has generously agreed to plant and cut a peice of land to use as a corn maze. Precision Ag is planning a design and cutting the maze. How lucky we are to have such a wonderful group of people working on this project.
Vendors are currently being contacted to fill the Benson County Events Center.
A hospitality center and Farmers marketwill be set up at the Community Center.
There will also be: Hayrides, Hay fort, Food vendors, Pet contests, Cooking contests, a climbing wall, Friday night supper, and entertainment, Demonstrations,5K Run and much more.!!!!!!!!!!

All committees and organizations are encouraged to get involved as this will be an annual event that Maddock andsurrounding communities will enjoy. If you are interested in helping with the event or showcasing your business or
handmade items please contact Debbie at 438-2436

Look for updated events on Facebook: Maddock Rural Renaissance Festival

Community News

MADDOCK OPERA HOUSE

Rehabilitation of the building has begun. The board has raised enough money from citizens in and outside the area to start the project. The first thing that will be done is to stabialize the structure, then a new roof!!!!!!!!! We are currently drawing plans for the first floor.

The Library City Hall has out grown its space. A move to this building would expand it's service to the residents and would be more centrally located on main street. Internet and a coffee shop have been suggested. Restoring the upper level of the building that has a stage can be used for musical productions and possiblly a movie theater using a big screen and DVD's.The rehabilitation of the building will Economic Development with the restoration by adding a few specialty retail spaces to lease to local artisians.Tourism can be tapped into by advertising the historical building and with it's Arts and Cultural activities.
There is a need locally for a place for our young people to be abe to meet and socialize. The basement area was once used for this purpose and could be once again. Local youth would be encouraged to participate in the plans to make this area a place they would feel comfortable going.

the Opera house asociation will use the building to educate our youth and tourists about our history and heritage. The goal of this project is to retain our history for future generations.

***A $27,000.00 grant was written and received from the Deptartment of Commerce Energy Efficeincy Department. This is a great success as we will now be able to install new windows, doors and insulation!!

In order for the building to be self sustainable we need the creative thoughts and donations of the community. If you have any thoughts or suggestions or can be of assistance with your time or a donation, please feel free to contact one of the board members listed below.

President: Jimmy Gilbertson
Vice President:Doug Arnston
Secretary: Paul Backstrom
Treasurer: Debbie Tracy

MADDOCK OPERA HOUSE

Rehabilitation of the building has begun. The board has raised enough money from citizens in and outside the area to start the project. The first thing that will be done is to stabialize the structure, then a new roof!!!!!!!!! We are currently drawing plans for the first floor.

The Library City Hall has out grown its space. A move to this building would expand it's service to the residents and would be more centrally located on main street. Internet and a coffee shop have been suggested. Restoring the upper level of the building that has a stage can be used for musical productions and possiblly a movie theater using a big screen and DVD's.The rehabilitation of the building will Economic Development with the restoration by adding a few specialty retail spaces to lease to local artisians.Tourism can be tapped into by advertising the historical building and with it's Arts and Cultural activities.
There is a need locally for a place for our young people to be abe to meet and socialize. The basement area was once used for this purpose and could be once again. Local youth would be encouraged to participate in the plans to make this area a place they would feel comfortable going.

the Opera house asociation will use the building to educate our youth and tourists about our history and heritage. The goal of this project is to retain our history for future generations.

***A $27,000.00 grant was written and received from the Deptartment of Commerce Energy Efficeincy Department. This is a great success as we will now be able to install new windows, doors and insulation!!

In order for the building to be self sustainable we need the creative thoughts and donations of the community. If you have any thoughts or suggestions or can be of assistance with your time or a donation, please feel free to contact one of the board members listed below.

President: Jimmy Gilbertson
Vice President:Doug Arnston
Secretary: Paul Backstrom
Treasurer: Debbie Tracy