WEST FARGO, N.D. – A building where the roof collapsed due to heavy snow at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds is in the process of being torn down. Harvest Hall stored about 60 cars all winter. Most have been pulled out over the past few weeks, and there were about a dozen left as of Thursday morning. Once all the cars…
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…
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, 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…
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…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — If you want to see horses this weekend, head over to the Red River Valley Fair. The Alpha Equus English Riders Club is having horse shows, and some of the riders are competing for the first time. Organizers say horseback riding can be for people of all ages. A few dozen horses are involved with the dressage…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — As the sun swelters down on local swimming pools across the metro, the staff at Veterans Memorial Pool decided to take action and present a solution for kids to beat the heat. “It’s supposed to be really hot this week, and with the Fair going on, some parents might not be able to bring their kids in,…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — Animals at the Red River Valley Fair stay cool, calm, and collected even as the temperatures start to rise. At the fair, the livestock is kept cool on a daily basis by high–powered fans and fresh water. In the Bunny Barn, frozen bottles of water are thawed out, and the bunnies are kept on cooled granite pads…
WEST FARGO, N.D.– Kids in the 4–H program have the opportunity to show off their hogs, sheep, and goats for all to see. “They’re just so passionate about their projects and their animals and they are excited to be here, they’re excited to exhibit all of the hard work that they’ve been working on all summer long with their animals,” livestock…
WEST FARGO, N.D. — The Red River Valley Fair is finally opening the gates for their 2018 festival. KVRR’s Danielle Church has more on the week–long fun planned for the entire family. If you plan on visiting the fair this year, it’s recommended you avoid using Sheyenne Street. “There is a possible road closure from 8–5 on Friday all day from…
