Walhalla Event Tickets

Walhalla, the beautiful city of Pembina County is located in the State of North Dakota. North Dakota is ranked 19th in terms of land area among the other states of the United States of America. In terms of population, it is ranked 3rd as it has a population of 640,000 as per the stats of 2006. The state is rich in terms of minerals and is has deposits of lignite as well as the precious black gold, oil. Pembina River, Missouri River and the Red River run through the state and are the major source of water for both people and the local agriculture upon which the economy lies heavily. Located on the Pembina River is the city of Walhalla. The total land area of the city is 1.1 sq miles. Only 1.82 % of this total land area consists of water. The city is located at an elevation of 988 feet above sea level. The population of the city in 2000 was 1,057. It was reduced to 899 people by 2008 which means that the city is facing a negative growth rate; a mindboggling -14.87 % to be precise. 89.29 % of the total population is made up of non Hispanic Whites. American Indians make up about 10.08 % and with that, the biggest minority. The climate of the city can said to be extreme. Summers are hot with temperature reaches as high as 80 F on an average hot day. Winters are cold and stretch from November to March. Snowstorms, hailstorms, blizzards and thunderstorms are common. A typical January can receive up to 9 inches of snowfall annually. North Dakota Highway 32 connects the city with the rest of the state.

The city of Walhalla has the honor of being the 2nd oldest in the state. The history of the city is entwined with the Red River Valley and fur trade. The fur trading post of the North West Company was established in 1797. The founder of the post was a man called David Thompson. The post was moved elsewhere in 1801. Constructed in mid 1840s, Gingras Trading Post also serves the city. Antoine Gingras was the founder of this post. One of the oldest buildings of the city is the Kittson Trading Post. It has now been included as one of the historic sites and is looked after by the State Historical Society. The city of Walhalla is home to a small community and is said to be the heart of the Rendezvous Region in the state of North Dakota. Since it is located on the bank of Pembina River, it offers all sorts of activities related to the river. It is used for irrigation as well as recreation. The river provides great rafting. The fast flowing river attracts tourists from all over the world. The Tetrault Woods provide a spectacular picnic spot. For golf lovers, an evening at the Walhalla Country club can be worth the effort. In the winter season, the city is flocked by ski lovers.

The summer theater is the most popular times pass in summers. The theater projects a blend of common every day issue packed with entertainment. The amphitheater holds musicals on the weekends. The Moose Capital of Dakota, is also nicknamed as the 'sportsman's paradise' as it is home to the largest concentration of the North Dakota moose population. The flora and fauna of the city of Walhalla are true treasures of the city. Every year the city is flocked by nature enthusiasts who have the urge to get up close and personal with the wild side of the city of Walhalla. If you too are one of those people then grab your Walhalla tickets today and give yourself a treat!