FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – One of Fargo’s enduring Christmas traditions has returned to Downtown for its eighth installment. Christkindlmarkt is back in the Civic Center, and Folkways says the event is bigger and better than ever. It began on Friday, November 21, and ran throughout this weekend. Folkways has completely rebuilt the sheds for the outdoor Christmas Village and installed…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s finally a wrap for the season for one of Downtown Fargo’s premier recurring events. Saturday was the final day of the Red River Market, put together by Folkways and held in and around Broadway Square. The season went out in style, with a Fall cooking demonstration and a Thriller-inspired dance performance by FM Ballet. Folkways…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – This weekend’s installment of the Red River Market was a special one for the kiddos. Saturday was Kids’ Day. There were a good deal of kid-specific activities, plus Essentia doctors on hand to meet with the kids and give advice to parents. Folkways staff say that this is crucial for getting kids more comfortable with physicians…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — While concerns over downtown safety continue to be a topic of discussion for many, Folkways Executive Director Joe Burgum and the Downtown Community Partnership’s Rocky Schneider say they believe downtown is still a safe place to be. “We don’t have safety concerns, and we continue to see great crowds from the public coming out. And I…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The countdown began a few minutes after 6:10 on the evening of July 24 – to make sure everyone was in position to chow down at the same time. That’s because Folkways was attempting to break the world record for most s’mores eaten in the same place at the same time. Partnering with them was Wondermade,…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – We have an update on Folkways’ request to close downtown streets for a world record attempt. The organization plans to break the world record for most s’mores eaten at the same time at their Night Bazaar on July 24. They hope to have over 1,200 people in the Broadway square area, so they submitted three separate…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Red River Market has returned to downtown Fargo for its eleventh iteration. It kicked off on July 12 at 10 A.M., and will continue every Saturday from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. until October 25. The market features fresh grown food, products from local businesses and organizations, as well as live music and activities for all…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An intersection in downtown Fargo is now shut down in anticipation of a mural being installed on the street itself. The closure began at 6 A.M. today at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and 5th Street North. The nonprofit group Folkways received an AARP grant to install the mural – a colorful, large-scale pattern that reflects…
FARGO, N.D. – An extended cold snap like the one we’re going through can make people seek warmth in interesting fashions. Drekker Brewing decided to team up with Folkways and provide a traditional way for folks to get toasty. A classic wood-fired sauna was brought to the Drekker patio for the 15th and the 16th of February. Groups of up…
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Downtown Community Partnership hosting its first “State of Downtown Fargo” event. Fargo’s elite gathered at Jasper Hotel for drinks and hors d’oeuvres during a social hour before settling down to a meal while speakers shared Downtown Fargo’s latest achievements and projects. Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney spoke at the event and took a poll of those in…
