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Kidchella is the Party of the Summer . . . For Kids

Organizers say they wanted the event to have a music festival-type of feel, hence the colorful admission wristbands.

August 3, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s the biggest festival of the year – if you’re a kid, of course. Kidchella returned this weekend to the Lights in West Fargo. The music festival-themed extravaganza packed out the space with all sorts of activities. There were waterslides, group exercises, bracelet making, and even a dance party. West Fargo Events say they know…

Red River Valley Renaissance Faire Closes First Weekend, Looks to Second

The faire got off to a strong start on Saturday, with sunny skies and large crowds.

August 3, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The first weekend of Red River Renaissance Faire is in the books. The event is filled with jousting, live music, crafts, delicious food and drink and so much more! Faire staff said turnout was good both days, and that the wide variety of acts kept festival-goers entertained. They say that the faire offers a special…

Downtown Street Fair Kicks Off Three-Day Run

The massive undertaking brings the feeling of the fairgrounds to Broadway.

July 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Even at 10 A.M. on a Thursday, the cordoned-off areas up and down Broadway were packed – with folks in the F-M area eager to enjoy the Downtown Street Fair on its 2025 opening. The fair now enters its 49th year with even more excitement behind it than ever before. “I think it’s the can’t miss…

First Races of the Season at the North Dakota Horse Park

The first 250 patrons through the gates received a free t-shirt.

July 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Horse racing returned to Fargo on Saturday with the kickoff of another season at North Dakota Horse Park. The gates opened at 11 A.M. on July 12, with the first 250 patrons receiving a free t-shirt. Racing began just after noon, and excitement was in the air for participants and spectators alike. Track management says both…

‘Mixed Nuts’ Brings Excitement to Fargo Public Library

The entertainers in question have been performing for over twenty years.

June 28, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo Public Library celebrated its annual Summer Reading Challenge with a fun-filled event. “Mixed Nuts” brought together kids of all ages to enjoy the performance from a former Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus clown. The audience had a chance to interact with the show by finding the world’s greatest treasure. Entertainers and artists…

Levity Promises Fun, Exercise in West Fargo

The amusement center is set to begin their first round of formal tumbling classes very soon.

June 7, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – Families looking to have fun while escaping the summer heat have a new destination for that purpose in West Fargo. Levity is a new arcade and tumble gym that recently opened in West Fargo. The establishment invites people of all ages to play various arcade games or sit down for a slice of pizza or a…

Puzzle Competition at Vets Club in Casselton

The top 3 finishers received gift cards of varying amounts.

January 26, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

One team gets to work cracking into the mystery.CASSELTON, N.D. – Saturday, the Veterans Club in Casselton saw a different kind of competition. The establishment on Front Street hosted their first ever puzzle-solving contest. Teams paid an entry fee, then were each presented with an identical puzzle at the same time and told to get to work. The three fastest…

Red River Market draws big crowd with many vendors

July 9, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- The Red River Market in Downtown Fargo’s Broadway Square is buzzing with energy. There were over 30 local vendors all within a 200 mile radius. People were able to buy food, jewelry and clothing among other things. Organizers say it’s a prime opportunity to draw the community out and have clean family appropriate fun. The crowd was…

Red River Valley Fair opens it’s doors

Can you smell the popcorn and hear the carnival rides? A couple signs that time of the year is here.

July 8, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)-The Red River Valley Fair kicked off at 11:00AM and people are excited the event is 10 days again this year after switching from 6 days in 2021. Organizers are thrilled to bring back the rides for all ages, an assortment of foods from vendors around the Midwest and their biggest live performance lineup to date. Things will…

How A Fargo Couple Ended Up In Kevin Smith’s New Movie

Pair Appear In Cult Director's "Jay & Silent Bob Reboot"

January 30, 2020

Site Staff,

Cult director Kevin Smith is best known for movies like “Clerks” and the iconic stoner characters Jay and Silent Bob. He’s showing his latest movie this Thursday at the Fargo Theater. And if you go you’ll see a couple of faces from right here in Fargo in the movie, if you know where to look. How did Fargo couple Karissa…