red river valley fair

Wet Start To RRVF, Cricket Dish on Display

WEST FARGO, N.D. – It was a gloomy beginning for the Red River Valley Fair. Despite the chance of thunderstorms, officials say the fair will go on as planned and there are no safety concerns. If you were one of the fairgoers willing to brave a little bit of rain, you may be daring enough to try some brand new, out-of-the-ordinary…

Red River Valley Fair Opens First Day Despite Rain

New attractions and carnival, including 40 new rides, officially open at the Red River Valley Fair

WEST FARGO, N.D. — It’s a gloomy beginning for the Red River Valley Fair, but despite the chance of thunderstorms, officials say the fair will go on as planned, and there is no need for safety concerns.  And, if you’re one of the fair-goers willing to brave a little bit of rain, you may be daring enough to try some…

Carnival at the Red River Valley Fair Opening Delayed

Due to inclement weather the Carnival at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds will not open until 3pm.

Due to inclement weather the Carnival at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds will not open until 3pm. Tuesday’s $15 unlimited Daily ride wristbands can be purchased starting at 1pm. Those who have Mega Passes can come get their wristbands starting at 11am. To learn more about the Red River Valley Fair lineup, ticket prices, entertainment, events and activities online at redrivervalleyfair.com….

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

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…

Crews Can’t Get Into RRVF Building to Assess Damage

WEST FARGO, N.D. – Red River Valley Fairgrounds crews are still not able to get into one of their buildings where the roof partially collapsed on Friday. General Manager Bryan Schulz says engineers and the West Fargo Fire Department have told him that just a gust of wind could potentially take down all of Harvest Hall. The building is a…

Red River Valley Fair Announces Country Acts

All grandstand entertainment is free with paid gate admission.

West Fargo, N.D. (KFGO/RRVF) – The Red River Valley Fair has announced their country entertainers for 2019. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will take the stage on Tuesday, July 9th. Josh Turner will perform on Thursday, July 11th and Kip Moore will be on Saturday, July 13th. All grandstand entertainment is free with paid gate admission. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band…

West Fargo City Commission Mulls Annexation of Land Owned by Bonanzaville, Red River Valley Fair

The proposed takeover would mean operators would have to pay for special assessments

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A West Fargo city commissioner called for the city to annex the land owned by Bonanzaville and the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. Eric Gjerdevig wants the operators of Bonanzaville and the fairgrounds to help pay for the city’s special assessment projects. He says having both attractions help pay for special assessments should take some weight off the…

Competition Heats Up in First Ever North Dakota Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament

Twenty teams were vying for first place including "Rest in Pieces," "Puzzle Posse," "What is a Puzzle?" and "Puzzlers on the Edge"

  WEST FARGO, N.D. — The Red River Valley Fair has its traditions, but this year something a little different was added. KVRR’s Danielle Church pieces together for us how much everyone felt about the first ever North Dakota Jigsaw Puzzle Competition. Twenty teams had three hours to complete a 500-piece puzzle. “I love puzzles and I am a very competitive…