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Fessenden City Park 

This well kept park has 4 picnic shelters including tables and grills, up-to-date playground equipment, tennis courts, volleyball pit, basketball court, softball field and the City swimming pool.  Landscaped beautifully with trees and flowers, it is sure to attract people of all ages. Campground located on the northwest side of the park.

Located in the southeast section of Fessenden on Hwy 15, across from the Wells County Fairgrounds.
Operated by:  Fessenden City Park Board - Jeff Roehrich, Chairman

Lily PondHeimdal Community Park

This very nice park is nestled in the middle of the quiet little town of Heimdal.  It has playground equipment with beautiful trees and floral gardens.

Heimdal is located 8 miles North of Fessenden on County Hwy 1, 1 mile West on County Hwy 5, and 2 miles North on County Hwy 1.

Heimdal Lily Pond with Goldfish

This is a real treat to see.  A seasonal Lily Pond with beautiful water flowers and Goldfish, Koi, Fantails and Suntunkin, swimming around the rocks and flower roots.  This pond is located in Heimdal at 110 2nd Ave in the backyard. Since this is a private residence, please knock on the door and ask for a tour.  Heimdal is located 8 miles North of Fessenden on Co Hwy 1, 1 mile West on Co Hwy 5, and 2 miles North on Co Hwy 1.

Wells County Fair  

Thursday, June 21—Sunday, June 24, 2007

Help us Celebrate our

Centennial Wells County Fair

The Wells County Fair, held annually, usually the third or fourth week of June, has something to offer for all ages:  Midway rides, Bull-a-Rama, grandstand performances, free stages,  4-H events and exhibits, FFA exhibits and open class exhibits. It all adds up to a great week in Fessenden!  You can’t beat the food, whether it’s a full meal from the Catholic Stand; a foot long, a polish, caramel apple, or cotton candy from Zag’s Popcorn; or breakfast biscuits, tacos in a bag, or a great burger from the 4-H Food Stand located by the 4-H arena.  With the only “Free Gate” in the state, you can’t beat the prices! 

Contact:  Frank Hockridge
(701) 547-3616

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CampingCamping

Cenex Campground
Junction of Hwy’s 15 & 52
Fessenden, ND  58438
(701) 547-3793

6 spaces with hookups, picnic tables & showers available. RV dump station. 
Reservations may be made in advance or on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis.
Office Open 7:00am-9:00pm
Contact:  Michelle Johnson, Bookkeeper
   

Fessenden Park Campground
Located in the Fessenden City Park
Southeast Fessenden on Hwy 15
(701) 547-3796

** NEW electrical hookups, 20 amp, 30 amp and 50 amps**

12 spaces with hookups, bathhouse with modern conveniences
Sewer

Picnic tables/grills at each space
$15.00 per night on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis
Contact:  Jeff Roehrich

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ChurchChurches

First Baptist Church


103 6th Ave North
Fessenden, ND  58438

(701) 547-3384

Worship Services Sunday morning at 10:30am
Sunday School begins at 9:30am
Church served by: Guest speakers each week
 

First Lutheran Church


92 Main Ave North
Fessenden, ND  58438
(701) 547-3208

Worship Services Sunday morning at 10:30am
Sunday School begins at 9:00am
Junior Youth (Gr 3-6) meets 1st Wed of each month at 3:10pm
Junior High Youth (Gr 7-8) meets 2nd Wed of each month at 3:10pm
Senior High LYO (Gr 9-12) meets 3rd Wed of each month at 6:30pm
Women’s Circle groups meet on Wed nights, Thurs mornings, and Thurs nights
Church served by:  Reverend Shirley Teske
 

Nazarene Church


7th Ave North
Fessenden, ND  58438
(701) 547-3550

Worship Services Sunday mornings
Church served by:Pastor W.
 

St Augustine Catholic Church


105 7th Ave South
Fessenden, ND  58438
(701) 547-3430

Sunday Morning Mass at 10:30am in April, June, Aug, Oct, & Dec;
and at 8:30am in May, July, Sept, & Nov. 
Weekday Mass at 7:15am daily.
CCD on Weds at 7:00pm for grade school students.
Church served by:  Reverend Father Jerome Okafor
 
St Joseph’s Catholic Church
Rural Bremen, ND 58319
Sunday Morning Mass at 8:30am in April, June, Aug, Oct, & Dec;
and at 10:30am in May, July, Sept, & Nov. 
Church served by:  Reverend Father Jerome Okafor
 
Bowdon Community Church of God
PO Box 25
Bowdon, ND  58418
Church: (701) 962-3681
Cell: (701) 650-0031
Worship Services Sunday morning at 10:15am, Sunday School begins at 9:00am.
Wednesday Bible Study 7:00pm, Midweek Youth Activity at the Gym 6:30pm
Church served by:  Pastor Dale Peaslee
   
Bowdon Country Seventh Day Adventist
182 43rd Ave NE
Bowdon, ND 58418
Church: (701)962-3791
Worship Services Saturday morning at 11:05am, Sabath School begins at 10:00am.
Located 1 mile south of the blinking light at the intersection of 52 & 200
Church served by:  Pastor Kurt & Barbara Styron
   
Bowdon Lutheran Church
231 Dunham St East
Bowdon, ND  58418

Church: (701) 962-3333 
Parsonage: (701) 962-3337 
Worship Services Sunday morning at 11:00am, Sunday School begins at 9:45am.
Church served by:  Reverend Marilyn E. deVeer
   

Concordia Lutheran Church of rural Fessenden/Trinity Lutheran Church in Bremen


Rural Fessenden, ND  58438
Church: (701) 547-3576
Parsonage: (701) 962-3337 

Worship Services Sunday morning at 9:00am, Sunday School begins at 10:00am.
Services are held at Concordia Church on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sundays of each month,
and at Trinity Church on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month
Church served by:  Reverend Marilyn E. deVeer
   

Hoff Lutheran Church of Heimdal/Vang Lutheran Church of Manfred
Hoff—
305 Highland Street
Heimdal, ND  58341

Vang—
Manfred, ND  58341
Hoff Church: (701) 547-3759

Worship Services Sunday morning at 9:00am at the Hoff Church on April 23, 2006 and in the Vang Church on April 30 and continue to trade service locations every week.
Church served by:  Fred Schmidt
   

Seventh Day Adventist Manfred Church
Rural Manfred, ND  58341
Church: (701) 547-3314

Worship Services Saturday morning at 11:00am

Sabbath School at 10:00 a.m.

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12Dining

Cabaret Supper Club
FOR SALE
   
     
Cenex-Deli
Junction of Hwys 15 & 52
Fessenden, ND  58438
(701) 547-3793
  Open 7:00am-9:00pm

     

Rosa’s Pizza
219 Harriet Ave N
 
Fessenden, ND  58438
(701) 547-3707

  Open 4:30pm-9:00pm Sun-Th and 4:30pm-10:00pm Fri & Sat and other times by special request.
Contact: Mimi Lithun, Owner
     

T-Bones Steak House & Lounge
69 Main Ave S
Fessenden, ND  58438
(701) 547-3701

  Open 4:30pm, Monday-Saturday
Contact:  Dawn & Scott Sackman, Owners
     

Main Street Café
Main Ave South

Fessenden, ND  58438
(701) 547-3149

  Open 5:30am-4:00pm Mon-Fri, 6:00am-1:30pm Sat, and 7:00am-1:30pm Sun
Contact: John & Bonnie

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14Lodging:

AJ’s Motel & Off-Sale
401 Hwy 15,
Fessenden, ND 58438
Phone: 701-547-3893
Fax: 701-547-3896
Email:

Hunting dogs welcome, as are all other pets!
Amenities: 13 rooms, laundry, off-sale, pets, C-store, AC, CATV
Contact:Maria Evans

   

Beiseker Mansion
1001 2 St NE
Fessenden, ND  58438
(701) 547-3313
Email:
beisekermans@gondtc.com

 

 

This 16 room Bed and Breakfast is a lovingly restored Queen Anne Victorian Home.  It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is sure to be a night of luxury!
Contact:  Jerry & Paula Tweton, Owners

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16North Dakota Products, Souvenirs, and Giftware

AJ’s Motel & Giftware
401 Hwy 15

Fessenden, ND 58438
Phone: (701) 547-3893
Email:

Contact:  Maria Evans
   

Cabin Creation

1572 Hwy 52

Fessenden, ND 58438

(701)547-3548

Contact: Fay Fandrich
   

Candlelight Cottage
Chaseley, ND  58423
(701) 962-3388

Open by appointment – Wonderfully fragrant, clean-burning, 100% Soybean candles.
Contact:  Laura Hart, Owner
   

Cenex
Junction of Hwys 15 & 52
Fessenden, ND  58438
(701) 547-3793

Open 7:00am-9:00pm
   

Evergreen Embroidery
73 Main Ave South
PO Box 11
Fessenden, ND  58438
(701) 547-3177
Email: mail@evergreenembroidery.com

Open Thursdays and Fridays 10:00am-5:30pm
Contact: Nancy Bollingberg (701) 547-2559 or Barb Krush Lies (701) 947-2117, Owners
   

Jerry's Jack and Jill

121 Main Ave.

Fessenden, ND 58438

(701)547-3251

Contact: Jerry or Bev Klein

Fessenden memborabila T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and more . . .

   

Nilles Drug
58 Main Ave South
Fessenden, ND  58438
(701) 547-3201

Open Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:30pm and Saturday 8:30am-12:00pm
Contact: Carl Nilles, Owner
   

Patries Raspberries on the Prairie
4250 2nd Street NE
Bowdon, ND  58418
(701) 962-3355

Gift Shop & U-Pick/Pre-Pick Raspberry Farm
Located 1 mile South and ½ mile W of Highways 52 & 200 intersection

Open daily – July 15 – Sept 25 (8am-9pm)
Contact:  Pattie Patrie, Owner

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18Recreational – Ball Games

Summer Recreation Program for Youth
– T Ball, Pony, Midgets, Babe Ruth and Legion, ages 4 & up.
– Girls Youth Softball, ages 13-18.

(701) 547-3160 or
(701) 547-3339

Leagues begin in late May and go through early August.
Contact:  Curt Krahler

photos by Jennifer Hagemeister                                                            copyright@2007

photos by Jennifer Hagemeister                                               copyright@2007

Men’s Softball League
(701) 547-3160 or
(701) 547-3339

Leagues begin in late May and go through early August.
Contact: Curt Krahler

 

 

Women’s Softball League
(701) 547-3160 or
(701) 547-3339

Leagues begin in late May and go through early August.
Contact: Curt Krahler

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20Recreational – Bowling

T-Bones Lanes
69 Main Ave S
Fessenden, ND  58438
(701) 547-3701

Open bowling year round, call for schedule. 
Men’s Leagues run fall – spring.
Contact:  Dawn & Scott Sackman

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22 Recreational – Canoeing

Great Canoeing on the James River

Bring your own canoe and put in at Manfred or the bridge on Hwy 52 and ride the sometimes rapid and sometimes placid current to the Co Hwy 1 Bridge or further downstream to Sellie’s Dam.  Depending on the season, you may need to travois your canoe over some roads or risk a spill in the culvert.  For more information and/or landowner’s permission, call Laurel Wentz at (701) 547-3416.

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 24  Recreational – Fishing

Cathay Bridge
Fishing here on the Pipestem Watershed depends on the depth of the river and is definitely seasonal.  Located 10 miles East of Fessenden on Hwy 15 and 6 miles South on Hwy 30.
   
James River
Grab your fishing gear and throw in a line at the bridge on County Highway 1 (4 miles North of Fessenden)  Reports of good Bullhead fishing here.
   
Sellie’s Dam
Lots of Northerns,  big and small, depending on river depth and season.  Located 9 miles East of Fessenden on Hwy 15 and 4 miles North on the gravel.
   
Harvey Dam
Pack for the day and travel to Harvey to fish off the docks or bring your boat.  (17 miles West of Fessenden on Hwy 52)  Boat docks located at Schroeder Memorial Park west of Business Hwy. 52 in Harvey. Handicap accessible fishing dock located off of Hwy. 52 just southwest of Susag Sand and Gravel.
   
Devils Lake
For a special fishing getaway, head for the big waters of Devils Lake.  Within an hours drive, there are many fishing spots, either from land or with a boat.

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26 Recreational – Golfing

Fessenden Golf Course
(701) 547-3598

Open May-September, during daylight hours.
Located ½ mile North of Fessenden on County Highway 1
Contact:  Brent Keller, President

CANDLES BY CANDLELITE COTTAGE FOR SALE

Houchin Tax Service, FESSENDEN

GOLF COURSE FUND RAISER!!!!!

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28Recreational – Horseback Riding

Horseback Riding

Arrange either a trail ride or a beginner’s ride in the corral.  This is a seasonal activity and weather dependent.  For information or to schedule an appointment, contact Laurel Wentz at (701) 547-3416.

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30  Recreational – Hunting

Hunting

Fessenden and its surrounding area has an abundant amount of upland game, waterfowl and deer, perfect for that seasonal hunt.  Licensing and other information can be sought from Michelle Johnson at Farmer’s Union Oil Company-Cenex, Fessenden, or contact the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Reminder: Permission should always be obtained from the landowners before you hunt. 

 

Duck Cleaning Station & Freezer Space
AJ’s Motel & Off-Sale
401 Hwy 15
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3893
Email:
Contact: Maria Evans

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2 Recreational – Public Internet Access

The Computer Loft
517 Railway Street North
Fessenden, ND  58438

(701) 547-3247

No computer, no problem! You can still surf the net or research on-line by using the Loft’s public Internet.
Open Mon-Fri 10:00am-5:00 pm and other times by appointment.
Contact:  Jeff or Shelly Davis, Owners

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4Recreational – Museums & Historic Tours

Wells County Museum
Wells County Fairgrounds
PO Box 333
Fessenden, ND 58438
(701) 547-3403

Open by appointment
Contact:  Leonard Martin, Officer

   

Bowdon Museum and Library
232 40th Ave. NE
Bowdon, ND  58418

(701) 962-3736

c/o Rod Widicker

   

Manfred Heritage Museum, Inc.

Manfred History and Preservation, Inc.
PO Box 321
Harvey, ND  58341
(701) 983-4626

c/o Wanda Melchert

   

Tours of Historic Buildings

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places

 
   

Beiseker Mansion
1001 2 St NE

Fessenden, ND  58438
(701) 547-3313
Email:
beisekermans@gondtc.com

(Website to be added later)

added in 1977
This 16 room Bed and Breakfast is a lovingly restored Queen Anne Victorian Home.  It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is very much worth seeing.

Contact:  Jerry & Paula Tweton, Owners
   

Festival Hall
Located on the Wells County Fairgrounds on Hwy 15 on the Southeast edge of Fessenden.          

added in 1991
Contact: Janelle Pepple  547-3152
   

Hurd Round House
Located 7 miles Southwest of Hurdsfield. 

added in 1977
A round house built in the early 1900’s with a very distinctive style.
   

Vang Evangelical Lutheran Church
Located in Manfred, ND

added in 2001
This church is distinctive in it’s style.
   

Wells County Courthouse
600 Railway Street North
Fessenden, ND  58438
(701) 547-3521

added in 1977
Contact:  Janell Rudel, County Auditor

   

Wells County Fairgrounds
Located on Highway 15 on the Southeast edge of Fessenden

 

added in 1991
Contact:  Frank Hockridge, President
(701) 547-3616
   

Check also:
The Wells County website www.wellscountynd.com

The Bowdon website www.bowdonnd.com

The Harvey website www.harveynd.com

The Manfred website www.manfrednd.org

 
   

Tours of Local Cemeteries
(701) 547-3834

Approximately 30 mile driving tour of cemeteries with many historic aspects.
Contact:  Marge Anderson, Explorer

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 6Recreational – Swimming

Fessenden Swimming Pool
Located in the Fessenden City Park—Southeast Fessenden on Hwy 15.
(701) 547-3101

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Open June-August, call for lesson schedule, aerobic swim, and teen swimming.
Contact:  Patty Feakes, Park Board Member
(701) 547-3435

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