Event Schedule
Incredible Enrichment
The daily 2026 N4C Convention schedule balances busy and fun activities with free time to enjoy with friends. Whether it’s attending one of our workshop programs or participating in one of our diverse field trips, we offer something for everyone to enjoy.
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Experience Total Fun
4:oo pm Convention Check in and accommodations check in
5:oo-7:oo pm Little Mo Welcome and taco bar- $20 extra per person, cash bar Thursday Welcome Party! The Little Missouri Saloon (Little Mo) is a legendary gathering place, steeped in the rugged history of the American West. Join us at a favorite watering hole for cowboys, ranchers and rodeo champions. Perched in the heart of Medora, the historic patio keeps the history of the Old West alive. Take in the downstairs bar and casino then head upstairs for a Taco Buffet ($20 pre-order tickets please) or order off the menu if you didn’t know you were going to make it. Meet up with your old N4C friends or meet some new ones! Grab your badge at check-in before heading over. We will provide an overview of the next few days here too.
7:30-9:30 pm Night Class - Details to be determined.
Friday, October 9, 2026
FRIDAY MORNING ACTIVITIES
6:30 Free coffee in Rough Rider Conference Room - Breakfast - on your own - check out the breakfast burritos at the gas station (yes, they are famous)
7:30 Convention Check in at Rough Rider Print Room Open – TBD
8-9:30 Frontier History at Bar X Track 1 Bar X limit 15 people- Please allow travel time. Carpooling encouraged. Do not take these field trips back-to-back
8-9:30 Indigenous Dance and Culture in the Badlands On location limit 15 people- Please allow travel time. Carpooling encouraged. Do not take these field trips back-to-back
8-9:30 Carol Polich "Displays & Disputes" lecture
9:30-11 Frontier History at Bar X Track 1 Bar X limit 15 people- Please allow travel time. Carpooling encouraged
9:30-11 Indigenous Dance and Culture in the Badlands limit 15 people
10:30-12 North Dakota Traffic Safety Council - Learn about photography on train tracks
10:30-12 Sports Photography -Story in Photography Adam Papin
12:00-1 Lunch on your own- we will provide some options in your convention packet
FRIDAY AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
1-2:30 Frontier History at Bar X Track 1 Bar X limit 15 people- Please allow travel time. Carpooling encouraged
1-2:30 Indigenous Dance and Culture in the Badlands limit 15 people
1-2:30 Mountain Bikers on Trail TRNP
1-2:30 North Dakota Traffic Safety Council - Learn about photography on train tracks
1:30-2:45 Lens Baby - creative camera lens
2:30-4 Frontier History at Bar X Track 1 Bar X limit 15 people- Please allow travel time. Carpooling encouraged
2:30-4 Indigenous Dance and Culture in the Badlands limit 15 people
3-4:30 Ukrainian Dancers
3-4:30 Carol Polich Letting off Steam lecture
3-4:30 Mountain Bikers on Trail TRNP
5:30 Friday Banquet - social hour, dinner, Carol Polich guest speaker, award previews
9:30 Light painting night shoot to be determined
Saturday, October 10, 2026
SATURDAY MORNING ACTIVITIES
6:30 Free coffee in Rough Rider Conference Room
Print Room Open – TBD
8-9:30 Frontier History at Bar X
8-9:30 Indigenous Dance and Culture in the Badlands
8-10 Cameras for Kids Part 1
8:00-10 Portrait Photography
9:30-11 Frontier History at Bar X
9:30-11 Indigenous Dance and Culture in the Badlands
10-11:30 Sports Photography - Story in Photography Adam Papin
10-12 Cameras for Kids Part 2
10:30-12 Ukrainian Portraits and Dance
12-1 N4C Annual Board Meeting - all are welcome, lunch TBD
SATURDAY AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
1-2:30 Frontier History at Bar X
1-2:30 Indigenous Dance and Culture in the Badlands
1-2:45 Ukrainian Portraits and Dance
1-2:15 Carol Polich Displays & Disputes
5:30-Saturday Awards Banquet and guest speaker Shane Balkowitch