Sam McQuade Sr. Budweiser Charity Softball Tournament

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Sports & AdventureBismarck
DatesDates TBA · Usually JuneCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCompetition, enduranceFifty years of history give this tournament
Language["en"]Currency: USD
CategorySports & AdventureFestival type
The story

Sam McQuade Sr. Budweiser Charity Softball Tournament in Bismarck

Now in its fiftieth-plus year, this Bismarck softball tournament runs a multi-division slow-pitch bracket that draws teams back from across the United States and Canada, with proceeds supporting local charitable causes. Hundreds of games across a single weekend give it a scale most amateur tournaments never reach.

Fifty years of play have given the tournament real weight — you can feel it in the way longtime players trade stories between games, or the way the scoreboard draws a crowd even when neither team has a local tie.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Fifty years of history give this tournament real weight, longtime players trade stories between games, and the scoreboard pulls a crowd even in matchups with no local team involved

02

The mystery stays covered

That scale only works because of logistics: umpires, grounds crews, and family supporters coordinate hundreds of games across multiple divisions rather than building toward a single showcase final

03

The city starts moving

Teams return from both the United States and Canada, treating it as a fixture on their calendar, and every run scored carries a little extra meaning since the tournament raises money for local charitable causes

04

The water draws everyone in

For Bismarck, it is less a weekend event than a piece of the town's social fabric

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The multi-division slow-pitch format keeps the tournament running across hundreds of games each weekend

Water and renewal

Living ritual

with teams returning year after year from both the United States and Canada

The sacred route

Living ritual

Fundraising for local charitable causes has been part of the event for decades

The local code

Living ritual

tying fifty-plus years of competitive softball directly back to the community it supports

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually June

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Supportive closed shoes and breathable layers suit a day spent moving between bleachers and diamonds in summer heat. Sun protection matters, since games run through the hottest parts of the...

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

["en"] · USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map46.81 N, 100.78 WOpen in Google Maps

Bismarck, United States

TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Sam McQuade Sr. Budweiser Charity Softball Tournament?

Sam McQuade Sr. Budweiser Charity Softball Tournament is listed for Past edition: 26–28 June 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Sam McQuade Sr. Budweiser Charity Softball Tournament take place?

The festival is listed in Bismarck, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Bismarck, United States

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

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