Festival

The Big One Art & Craft Fair Wraps Up Successful Stop in Fargo

Organizers estimate over 10,000 attendees came through the Fargodome in just two days.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The largest craft show in North Dakota closed out its yearly run at the Fargodome in style on Saturday. The Big One Art & Craft Fair opened its doors at 10:00 A.M. on October 17 and shut down by 5 in the afternoon on October 18. Staff say there were over 200 vendors selling at the…

Mission Mechanical Celebrates Ten Years in Business with Music Festival

Mission Tribute Fest brought a stacked lineup of tribute bands to the stage, while also raising money for an animal rescue.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A huge lineup of tribute bands took to the stage at UP District Festival Field on Saturday. They were performing at the Mission Tribute Fest, a concert organized by Mission Mechanical in coordination with Jade Presents. Mission Mechanical is celebrating 10 years in business, during which they’ve seen massive growth with the company. They’re also giving…

Fifth Annual Food Truck Festival in the Books

Fargo Elks say they're already gearing up for the sixth.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Even a little rain couldn’t put a damper on the conclusion of the fifth annual Food Truck Fest at Fargo Elks. The event got rolling on Friday and was an immediate success, with Elks management saying that the trucks all agreed to stay open later than advertised because they were selling so well. The good times…

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.

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…

RiverArts Kicks off in Moorhead

The concert and outdoor extravaganza series features five installments this summer.

MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR)  – The sounds of summer are filling the air down by the Red River in Moorhead. RiverArts kicked off today in Viking Ship Park. The event series takes place over five Wednesdays in the summer. The June 11th installment featured musical performances from Fargo’s Hardanger fiddle group and Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome. There were also tents from…

Under Brew Skies Beer Festival Returns to The Lights

The celebration of craft beverages attracted about 20 local operations to the plaza.

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Clouds rolled in on Saturday afternoon – but the skies in West Fargo were already busy being defined in a different way. Under Brew Skies – the annual craft beet festival – returned to The Lights in West Fargo on June 7. Almost 20 different local beverage purveyors filled the plaza to share their special…

Hel’s Fury Wraps Up Second Successful Iteration

Organizers say the tattoo festival drew in more artists and attendees than it did last year.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The biggest tattoo festival around is just finishing up its second installment. Hel’s Fury brought over 80 tattoo artists to Brewhalla this weekend. There were booths from popular local shops like Amarok and Zoltar Tattoo. But artists from all over the country also came to participate from as far away as states like Colorado and Georgia….

15th Annual Unglued Craft Festival Comes to West Acres

Around 80 separate vendors set up shop, showing off their crafty talents.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It was time to get crafty this weekend at West Acres Mall. The 15th annual Unglued craft festival set up shop all through the main concourse. More than 80 artisans and vendors plied their wares, selling everything from organic candles to handmade cutting boards. Event organizers say they’re always pleasantly surprised by the turnout and feel…

Moodance Jam Begins Thursday With New Lineup And Sets Refund Deadline

WALKER, Minn. (KVRR) — Some people who bought tickets to this weekend’s Moodance Jam in Walker, Minnesota are upset with the refund process. Organizers announced two weeks ago that they had cut all national touring acts from this years lineup due to “the present economic climate”. Headliners like Creed, Kansas and Foghat are being replaced by regional, less known acts….