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Pioneer Days Features Tintype Photography

The weekend was jam-packed with activities, but perhaps most special was the chance to have your likeness chemically etched in metal.

August 24, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bonanzaville is no stranger to historical reenactments. The replica village, overseen by the Cass County, North Dakota, Historical Society, draws visitors from all over at all times of year. Pioneer Days, though, have that little extra special something that take them over the top. Whether it be the pedal pull, train rides, or lefse making…

Vietnam Veterans of America will host July 4th run starting at Bonanzaville

July 3, 2025

Alison Voorhees,

Vietnam Veterans of America run in 2019WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Vietnam Veterans of America is welcoming runners to start of their July fourth with a run. On Friday morning, Fargo Chapter 491 will host its annual 5K/10K run at Bonanzaville. This is video from one the past runs. Registration and packet pick-up will begin at 7 AM, with the…

Fargo Stepped Back in Time to 1975 With a Time Capsule Opening

June 26, 2025

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s a historic moment in time for people of all ages to see Fargo’s very own time capsule. Bringing to light a passage of time many haven’t seen for fifty years. “It was great to see all this and to see the changes that have occurred in fifty years. And what in our world has occurred…

Bonanzaville Offers Free Admission

The museum says this is the third year they've offered such a promotion, and attendance has been strong each time.

June 14, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – Bonanzaville in West Fargo saw a larger turnout than normal on June 14 thanks to a lowered admission price – free! It was the third annual free admission day hosted by the old-time village and museum, made possible by sponsorships from 702 Communications and Sandy’s Donuts. Doors opened at 10 and stayed that way until 5…

Small Business Expo Kicks off Summer of Shopping

The event was hosted by Love Your Local FM Area, who said the outdoor venue was a nice change of pace.

June 1, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

The Korean Corndog food truck, also owned by Indira Kovaci.WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Smoky skies and gusty winds didn’t stop people from swinging by the sixth-ever Small Business Expo, hosted by Love Your Local FM Area. Over 70 vendors set up along the rustic streets, delighting Love Your Local’s Indira Kovaci. She’s been organizing these events for about four…

Bonanzaville Hosts “Christmas on the Prairie”

The popular attraction promised down-home, old-fashioned Christmas fun with its slate of activities.

December 8, 2024

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – “Christmas on the Prairie” at Bonanzaville in West Fargo promised a return to a simpler time when carolers sang the sounds of the season. That’s not all that was offered. There were pictures with Santa, carriage rides and even a specialty seasonal model train display. The Spud Valley Model Railroad Club operates out of Bonanzaville,…

NDSU Set To Host Celebration for First Ever Museum

September 16, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — North Dakota State University will host a launch celebration tomorrow evening for their first-ever university museum. The museum is a collection of objects, artifacts, and videos exploring the history of NDSU. The collection is found in several parts throughout the campus in what they deem as Portals. Each Portal contains a piece of an artifact and…

Bonanzaville brings history and fun on Independence Day

July 4, 2024

Alex Bertsch,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Bonanzaville got people out on Independence Day with an old fashioned wild west themed celebration. The event featured food trucks, bounce houses and train rides, but it also gave people an opportunity to check out some of the historical exhibits. Bonanzaville Director Beth Jansen says that during the 4th of July celebrations, they are able…

Two End of Summer Events Return to the Metro This Weekend

August 21, 2023

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The annual Island Park Show is back this weekend. Billed as one of the region’s largest outdoor craft fairs, it takes place each year at Island Park in downtown Fargo. This is video from last year’s event. If you go you’ll find around 100 different booths featuring makers of fine arts and crafts. The show has…

LIVE: Step Back In Time With Bonanzaville’s Pioneer Days

Bonanzaville is hosting its Pioneer Days on Saturday and Sunday, August 26th and 27th

August 18, 2023

Site Staff,

Go back in time and celebrate the earliest European pioneers in our region. Bonanzaville is hosting its Pioneer Days on Saturday and Sunday, August 26th and 27th. You can learn about our region’s history from costumed volunteers, tour buildings dating back to the 1870’s, and get plenty of demonstrations, including how to make lefse the old fashioned way. For…