Deer Widows Vendor Show Raises Money for CF
The 10th annual vendor show at the Bismarck Event Center drew families of deer hunters and local small businesses.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Philanthropy
Families of deer hunters gathered at the Bismarck Event Center on Saturday for the 10th annual Deer Widows Vendor Show. The event, hosted by 3andME Coffee and Boutique Catering, featured live music, food, activities, and dozens of local small businesses.
Why it matters
The Cystic Fibrosis Association of North Dakota raised money at the event, and all proceeds will stay in North Dakota to help members with cystic fibrosis. The show gives local vendors a platform while supporting a state-based health cause.
The event marked its 10th annual run and included dozens of local small businesses as vendors. No specific dollar amount raised for the Cystic Fibrosis Association was reported.
The players
Cystic Fibrosis Association of North Dakota
A state-based nonprofit that supports people with cystic fibrosis and their families through programs and fundraising, keeping donated money within North Dakota.
The details
Hosted by 3andME Coffee and Boutique Catering, the show offered live music, food, and activities alongside vendor booths. The Cystic Fibrosis Association of North Dakota participated and raised money at the event, with all funds staying in the state to support members.
Timeline
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Deer Widows Vendor Show held at the Bismarck Event Center.
Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026: Cystic Fibrosis Association hosts its 17th annual Breathe Together Turkey Trot.
Philanthropy Context
Local chapters of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation rely on community events like this vendor show to fund programs that stay within their home states. The Bismarck fundraiser follows that model of keeping donated dollars in the region they came from.
Residents who want to support cystic fibrosis programs in North Dakota can attend local fundraisers like this one or join the Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot. Local shoppers also gain access to dozens of small-business vendors in one venue.
The takeaway
Community events that bring together local businesses and families can channel money directly back into state-level health programs. Supporting these gatherings keeps dollars working for neighbors in the same region.
What happens next
The Cystic Fibrosis Association of North Dakota will host its 17th annual Breathe Together Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more Philanthropy coverage to see how community fundraisers like this one support local causes.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KX NEWS.
