Every year, hundreds of families make their way back to Medora to fulfil a tradition that goes back decades.
Sure, Medora is known for its Musical talent, its fantastic entertainment, and its friendly workers.
With live shows like the Medora Musical and Jared Mason: LIVE!, concerts like Legends: a Tribute by Kat Perkins and 1964: The Tribute, and historical re-enactments like A TR Salute to Medora, it’s no surprise that Medora’s other attractive qualities get lost in the mix.
But everyone’s got to eat, and conveniently, Medora has some of the best food you’ll ever taste!
The Pitchfork Steak Fondue:
The nationally acclaimed Pitchfork Steak Fondue is the traveler’s delight and the perfect meal to pair with your Medora Musical tickets!
Guests will enjoy this one-of-a-kind meal of a steak Fondued on a pitchfork in the western style! You’ll chow down while overlooking the beautiful Badlands from the Tjaden Terrace, right across from the Burning Hills Amphitheatre.
The Medora Gospel Brunch:
If you like dinner and a Show, why not try everybody’s favorite meal with a show: brunch!
At the Medora Gospel Brunch, you will experience a buffet of exquisite breakfast favorites before you sit back and watch the Queen of the West, Emily Walter, perform with a talented gospel quartet.
The Maltese Burger makes unforgettable made-to-order burgers all topped with the secret Maltese Sauce.
Located at the Town Square Patio, guests can enjoy their burgers and fries while sitting under the shade of the table umbrellas or get their burgers to go for a quick meal on a busy day!
The Badlands Pizza and Saloon doorway is one of the most well-trod doorways in town and it’s not hard to see why!
Once there, you will be able to choose from a menu of different pizzas or build your own.
The refreshingly effervescent atmosphere of the Badlands Pizza and Saloon is great for large family gatherings or an animated night out.
Plus, the pizza is to die for!
Theodore’s Dining Room combines history and elegance to create a unique dining experience for all.
You will be able choose from a variety of culinary perfection that is all overseen by Theodore’s well-trained executive chef!
Theodore’s will exceed your expectations of what food can be, providing you with unparalleled presentation—honestly, it looks like art— and a delicious meal.
At both the Medora Fudge and Ice Cream Depot and the Ice Cream Parlor, guest will experience delicious homemade ice cream of many favors.
It’s the perfect mid-afternoon snack on a hot day!
Plus, at the Medora Fudge and Ice Cream Depot, fill up on the creamy homemade fudge or save some for later!
You can get something salty or something sweet; and then wash it down with a beverage of your choice!
Plus, our concession stand sells North Dakota’s favorite dessert, Kuchen!
This weekend, July 14 – 16, marks the 4th Annual Gathering of TRs sponsored by the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation.
A troupe of TRs will take the city by storm this weekend as Theodore Roosevelt Re-enactors from around the nation pour into Medora for this much anticipated annual convention. READ MORE »
You’ll never experience anything quite like The Medora Gospel Brunch!
It leaves you feeling full, not just with delicious food, but in spirit too! READ MORE »
But I stayed and fell in love with Medora because of Harold Schafer.
“I was 14 years old when Harold first came into Medora; that would have been back in the early ‘70s. My mom actually worked for Harold, she was the Head Housekeeping at the Badlands Motel and we grew up as ranch kids out in the ranching industry.
At that time Harold was getting Medora built up and rebuilt to what it is, you know, before today- regenerating it.
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However, no one is more excited than the Medora Musical Cast.
Because not only is it Independence Day Weekend and the 4th of July, but this Saturday marks the 53rd Anniversary of the Medora Musical!
If you’ve ever spent any time in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, you’ll know there is way too much to see in just one day. In fact, there might be way too much to see in a week, or a year, or even a life time!
Even so, the Rangers at TR National Park want to help you discover as much as you possibly can about the park and the wildlife that call it home while you’re here in Medora, and this is why they have a plethora of actives lined up every week! READ MORE »
