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Red River Market Starts Spring Season in West Fargo

The market benefited from warm temperatures and reasonable winds, pulling in a huge number of West Fargoans as a result.

May 17, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Outdoor market season is finally upon us, and the Red River Market wasted no time in taking advantage of Saturday’s great weather. They set up their third-ever installment of the Market in West Fargo, filling Sheyenne Street with over thirty vendors. There was also live music and plenty of room for kids and families to…

Giving Hearts Day Farmers Market Brings Nonprofits to West Acres

Over 20 booths were set up, in addition to the usual vendors, where nonprofits could curate exhibitions and share information about themselves with the public.

February 7, 2026

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A special edition of the Red River Market came to West Acres Mall on Saturday, with local nonprofits informing the public about their respective missions. That’s because it was the Giving Hearts Day Farmers Market, running from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on January 7. In addition to the normal market stalls, 20 different organizations also…

Red River Market Wraps Up for the Season

Folkways now turns its attention towards other seasonal events, like Christkindlmarkt.

October 26, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

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…

Kids’ Day Returns to Red River Market

Essentia has been sponsoring this day at the market for the past three years.

August 17, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

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…

35 Years Since the ADA, Advocates Say Progress Has Been Made but More Can Be Done

People living with disabilities in Fargo cited several common issues, such as inconsistent snow removal and a lack of accessible doors to downtown businesses.

July 27, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Americans with Disabilities Act went into effect on July 26, 1990. Thirty-five years later, it’s plain to see that it has profoundly transformed life for disabled people in the United States. “We have seen ramps and accessible parking, and accessible restrooms. It’s really transformed the accessibility and usability of the built environment for people with…

Opening Day for the Red River Market

The market runs from 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. and attracts thousands of attendees.

July 12, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

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…

Intersection in Downtown Fargo Shut Down for Art Installation

The street mural should be finished by Friday, July 11.

July 6, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

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…

Red River Market wraps up tenth year

October 27, 2024

Alex Bertsch,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – As October comes to a close the Red River Market wrapped up their season in Broadway Square. Saturday was the final day of the market this year, and despite some cooler temperatures, people came out to check out local produce and live music. It was the tenth year of the farmer’s market, and organizer Joe Burgum…

Red River Market celebrates growth, ten years in the making

July 21, 2024

Alex Bertsch,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – With the Fargo Street Fair running through Saturday, the Red River Market had to move to Sunday, but that didn’t stop people from turning out. The market featured over 80 vendors selling produce, food and drinks as well as entertainment in Broadway Square. The farmer’s market is in its tenth year of operation, and Executive Director…

Thousands enjoy beautiful weather for first Red River Market of summer

July 8, 2023

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The 9th season of the Red River Market officially began Saturday in Fargo, and thousands took advantage of the flawless weather downtown. Every year, the market takes place every Saturday right near Broadway Square. Around 100 vendors came by on opening day. You name it and the market has it; from food and pantry items to…