NEW TOWN – The Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation will hold an annual fall festival, including a rib cook-off, on Friday at 1 p.m. at the MHA Nation Tribal Headquarters at New Town, according to information from the MHA Nation.

The festival is a celebration of the season filled with family friendly activities, music and food. Activities will include the Annual People’s Choice Rib Cook-off sponsored by local businesses and industry partners, craft vendors, pumpkin carving contest, bean tag tournament and scarecrow contest.