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Red River Valley Fair Security Upgrades Include Metal Detectors and Clear Bags

June 26, 2024

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley Fair is making some security upgrades for this year’s three-weekend event. Metal detectors will be placed at all gates. A number of items will be banned from the fairgrounds including weapons of any kind, backpacks, lawn chairs, tobacco, umbrellas, coolers and pets. Service animals will be allowed. They are also implementing a…

Breaking Benjamin To Rock The Grandstand at Red River Valley Fair

April 2, 2024

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley Fair has just added another big act to its grandstand lineup. Multi-platinum rock band Breaking Benjamin will take the stage on Saturday, July 13. Fair organizers say the band promises an unforgettable night of rock and roll. Tickets go on sale Friday morning at 10 at RedRiverValleyFair.com. Other grandstand acts include Blake…

Record breaking year at Red River Valley Fair

July 17, 2023

Alison Voorhees,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — This year’s Red River Valley Fair proved to be a huge success. It was their best year yet with 147, 200 people showing up. The 10-day event brought in big names for their grandstand acts including Jelly Roll, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Shinedown and Flo Rida. The fair wrapped up last night with Country Singer Tyler Hubbard…

Lynyrd Skynyrd Celebrating 50 Years With Summer Red River Valley Fair Stop

January 29, 2023

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Legendary southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd will be rocking the grandstand at Red River Valley Fair this summer as they celebrate 50 years of making music. The band behind hits like “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird” will be in West Fargo on Saturday, July 15th. Skynyrd joins previously announced headliners Dan + Shay and…

Styx to headline Red River Valley Fair

Playing the Grandstand on Sunday, July 11th will be Styx.

March 16, 2021

Site Staff,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Red River Valley Fair has announced Styx is the Grandstand headliner at this year’s Fair. The rock band will play the fair on Sunday, July 11th. Styx draws from over four decades of barn burning chart hits, joyous singalongs, and hard driving deep cuts. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 26 at 9 a.m….

Chris Young Added To Red River Valley Fair Grandstand Lineup

March 2, 2021

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. — Multi-platinum country singer and songwriter Chris Young is named as another headliner for this summer’s Red River Valley Fair. Young will take the grandstand stage on Saturday, July 10. Tickets go on sale next Friday at 9 am for $35 and includes gate admission. They are available on the fair’s website. He joins previously announced acts…

Red River Valley Fair Announces 2020 Country Lineup

January 28, 2020

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WEST FARGO, N.D.–Red River Valley Fair officials have announced the 2020 country lineup. LANCO with Runaway June will be on the Grandstand Wednesday, July 8th and Trace Adkins will take the Grandstand Thursday, July 9th. LANCO is an American country music band consisting of five members. Their most popular song to date is “Greatest Love Story” which has been featured…

RRV Staff Make Final Preparations with One Week Left Until Start of Fair

The Red River Valley Fair has 40 new rides this year from Crabtree Amusements

July 2, 2019

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WEST FARGO, N.D.– Full-time staff, grounds crew and carnival workers are in full prep mode. “We’re just a really family-friendly event and we want everyone to have a great experience when they come out to the fair,” Red River Valley Fair marketing and sponsorship coordinator Breaan Lenzmeier said. Lenzmeier says it’s a nice way to ease back into things after…

Fergie, Paramore to Headline ND State Fair’s Rock Concerts

Fergie is also wife to Minot-born award-winning actor Josh Duhamel

April 28, 2017

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MINOT, ND — Officials with the North Dakota State Fair have announced two rock shows for 2017…and one of them has become a favorite of the state. Eight-time Grammy award-winner Fergie is set to perform in Minot on Saturday, July 22nd. She’s well-known for her hits like “London Bridge” and “Big Girls Don’t Cry”. Fergie is also wife to…