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Becker County Fair celebrates 129 years, continues to be a hit among community

The Becker County Fair is back underway in Detroit Lakes!

July 27, 2023

Site Staff,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — Thousands of people head to the fairgrounds at the junction of Rossman Avenue and West Lake Drive for the 129th annual Becker County Fair. “This year is the first year they did a cookie contest. That was huge. There’s beef showings, sheep, chickens, rabbits, amusement park rides, flowers, horses. They had a volleyball competition last…

46th Annual Scandinavian Festival kicks off with first full day of events

June 23, 2023

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MOORHEAD, Minn. (KVRR) – It’s a day some people in our area look forward to each year… A day to celebrate their Nordic Heritage. The Scandinavian Festival is a fun filled time of Nordic food, music, and culture. “Scandinavian Festival is a two-day event. We are celebrating our Nordic heritage with clubs that belong to the Nordic Culture Club…

6th Eat United Food Truck Lunch at Blue Cross Blue Shield

June 7, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – United Way hosted the 2023 Eat United Food Truck Lunch in the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota Parking Lot. This is the 6th Eat United Event at this location attracting thousands of employees and community members over the years. This year you could see live music and many delicious food trucks throughout the lot. This…

More Acts Added To Norsk Hostfest as Jay Leno Bows Out

May 10, 2023

TJ Nelson,

MINOT, N.D. (KVRR) — Country and gospel music legends The Oak Ridge Boys are among the final acts announced for this year’s Norsk Hostfest. Others taking the Great Hall stage include Brothers Osborne, Daughtry and Terry Fator. Fator is actually taking Jay Leno’s spot after the comedian had to cancel his entire 2023 nationwide comedy tour due to a conflicting…

Barnesville’s Potato Days helps remember the town’s past

Barnesville has a history tied to the potato and they're honoring that heritage with their Potato Days festival this weekend.

August 26, 2022

Site Staff,

BARNESVILLE, Minn. (KVRR) – The town is joining together for food, fun and potato activities. The event traces back to the 1930s. “It’s very interesting the history of the potato in this town. Historically Barnesville was a potato growing community, grew a lot of potato’s around the region here,” Potato Days Festival Executive Director Jeff Swenson said. This event pays…

WeFest well underway in Detroit Lakes

One of the biggest country music stages in the country gets bigger.

August 5, 2022

KVRR Staff,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (KVRR) — It’s the second year back after taking a break in 2020. WE Fest has kicked off at Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes. “I am a people fan. I love seeing the smiles on their faces and the joy when they’re here and the whoop whoopin’ when the artists are up on stage. It’s just,…

Food Truck & Flea Market Festival is a hit among F-M community

It was a nice escape from the workplace where people enjoyed tacos, sandwiches and ice cream

July 21, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s the second Scheels Arena Food Truck and Flea Market Festival of the summer and the F-M community treated themselves to goodies and sunshine. This is the first year Scheels Arena is hosting this festival and organizers say they plan to bring it back every month of the summer season. One of the more popular…

WE Fest Ends With Tickets On Sale For Next Year’s Big Acts

August 8, 2021

TJ Nelson,

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. — Thousands of country music fans are now back home after attending the return of WE Fest in Detroit Lakes. Blake Shelton was the headliner Saturday night bringing his many hits to a large crowd. The three day music and camping festival is one of the largest in the entire country. Each night, WE Fest organizers announcing…

Festival to remember George Floyd

May 25, 2021

Jim Monk,

George Floyd memorial MINNEAPOLIS – The intersection where George Floyd took his final breaths was to be transformed Tuesday into an outdoor festival on the one-year anniversary of his death, with food, children’s activities and a long list of musical performers. Rapper Nur-D, one of the performers, tweeted that the event would be about “turning mourning into dancing.” The site of…

Norsk Hostfest Called Off For A Second Straight Year Due To Pandemic

April 28, 2021

TJ Nelson,

MINOT, N.D. — (AP) The coronavirus pandemic has taken down one of North Dakota’s most popular festivals for a second straight year. The Norsk Hostfest in Minot bills itself as the largest Scandinavian festival in North America. Event officials cited concerns about COVID-19 hurting the tour business and travel, as well as whether participants would be willing to gather in…