Name: Inaugural Ball of North Dakota's 34th Governor Kelly Armstrong
Start: 2025-01-18T19:00:00-06:00
Location: Bismarck Event Center • 315 S 5th St, Bismarck, ND 58504

Join us for the Inaugural Ball of North Dakota’s 34th Governor Kelly Armstrong on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, from 7:00-10:30 PM CT, at the Bismarck Event Center.
As North Dakota swings into a new era of leadership, the event will aim to return to Gov.-Elect Armstrong's roots as an American Legion baseball coach featuring special nods to America's favorite pastime.
This celebratory gathering will honor North Dakota's new leadership with a night of hors d'oeuvres, distinguished company, live music from North Dakota-based band Breaking Eight, and nods to our shared love for the game.
In the spirit of North Dakota’s strong sense of community, the Inauguration Ball will focus on giving back. A percentage of all donations from this event will directly benefit two remarkable organizations making a statewide impact across North Dakota: the North Dakota FFA Foundation and the Great Plains Food Bank.
Attendees can support the Great Plains Food Bank by bringing non-perishable food items to the event. A donation station will be available at check-in for the event. A list of the most needed items can be found on the event’s website.
Event attire is considered black tie, with attendees encouraged to add a touch of ballpark flair – such as a favorite team pin or a nod to North Dakota baseball.
The event is free to the public, but attendees must RSVP to attend the event. You can RSVP now for the event at armstronginauguralball.com or learn more at governorsheritagend.org.
Devon Energy, a leading independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company with operations in the Williston Basin, is the event’s presenting sponsor.