Dakota Barbell

07/07/2026

Announcing the Strongest on the Prairie V registration is open! This will be held again at The Lights in West Fargo. Just like last year, this will start at 4pm and will finish “under the lights!”

However, unlike last year, we have partnered with rock_steady_barbell Rock Steady Barbell to add an OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFTING! Really excited to work with them to continue to put on the best strength events in the Upper Midwest!

Weightlifting registration: https://usaweightlifting.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/14947

Strongman registration: https://ironpodium.com/browse/ev/strongest-on-the-prairie-v

05/08/2026

Strongman/strongwoman registration closes this May 11!!!

I need you to drop everything you are doing and sign ASAP!

Link: https://ironpodium.com/browse/ev/midwest-fitness-fest-2026

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03/26/2026

Spots remain for the midwestfitnessfest apo_powerlifting meet May 23 at the Butler Arena! Featuring CrossFit, weightlifting, and strongman, the Midwest Fitness Fest will bring an athletic vibe similar to other multi-sport events in the country right to Fargo!

Brought to you by scheelssports and liquidiv

Entry form: https://liftingcast.com/meets/m0mqtjo3xiy8/registration

01/18/2026

It’s official! The powerlifting and strongman events are posted on Lifting Cast and Iron Podium respectively. Look up Midwest Fitness Fest 2026 on either platform or copy the links below. Powerlifting is capped at 30 and strongman 100. Be a part of this exclusive show on May 23 at the Red River Valley Fair! Four events, one building, one day!

https://liftingcast.com/meets/m0mqtjo3xiy8/registration

https://ironpodium.com/browse/event/midwest-fitness-fest-2026

12/21/2025

12/12/2025

Registration opens January 1st on LiftingCast and Iron Podium for powerlifting and strongman!

MIDWEST FITNESS FEST 2026

CrossFit - Powerlifting - Strongman

And more events to come! 🤔

ONE community of Fitness 🫶 One Epic Day

09/07/2025

Amazing thanks to this crew for making the Strongest on the Prairie IV a huge success! We received numerous comments about how awesome our show was! Loading, unloading, setup, ex*****on, tear down, loading, and putting the gym back together ALL IN ONE DAY! This crew is simply amazing!! Thank you to everyone!

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09/06/2025

Come to the tomorrow to see strongmen and strongwomen showing off their strengths and skills at the Strongest on the Prairie IV! Max Axle Overhead, Kratos Deadlift, the mind over matter challenge of the Stein Hold, Celtic Cross Carry, and Throwing Bag Medley are all on the menu! This is a free show starting at 4pm with the final event to finish “under the lights!” Thank you to our sponsors and to making this show a reality!