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Every June, attention is turned to the diamond–the softball diamond–for a fun event known as the McQuade Charity Softball Tournament. McQuade is the country's largest charity, and this weekend tournament and festival was founded back in 1976 to help raise money to make even more charitable work possible. Teams travel from as far away as Washington, Colorado, California, Missouri, Nevada and Michigan to take part in what is clearly one of North Dakota's largest yearly events.

The Shade Tree Players Children's Theatre is a veritable breeding ground for young talent in Bismarck. Aspiring young actors, singers and performers get the chance to learn about the art of theater and then put their new-found skills to good use in a variety of productions that the group presents throughout the year. Several seasonal stage projects are presented year-round at this entertainment venue.

One of Bismarck's most distinctive attractions is the North Dakota State Capitol Building. Known by the locals as the “Skyscraper on the Prairie,” the facility is well worth visiting for its fascinating historical significance. This Art-Deco style building was completed in 1933 and stands at an impressive 19 stories. The state's past, present and future all reside within the walls of this structure that also features an arboretum garden that includes a bronze Sakakawea and a rendering of a pioneer family.