red river valley fair

Horse Shows at the Red River Valley Fair

Some riders will be competing for the first time

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…

Veterans Memorial Pool in WF Opens Early to Help Kids Beat the Heat

The pool, as well as the Red River Valley Fair, give people an opportunity to cool off

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,…

Red River Valley Fair Keeping Animals Cool Despite Sweltering Heat

Animals have access to fans and fresh water everyday

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…

4-H Members Show their Livestock at the Red River Valley Fair

Kids in the 4–H program have the opportunity to show off their hogs, sheep, and goats for all to see

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…

Red River Valley Fair Opens Gates for Week-Long Fun

Admission is $15 on Tuesday and $10 through Sunday

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…

Avoid Sheyenne If You’re Headed To The Red River Valley Fair

Alternate Routes Are Suggested To Avoid The Road Construction

WEST FARGO, N.D. — If you plan on heading to the Red River Valley Fair this week you’ll want to avoid Sheyenne Street construction. These are the alternate routes being suggested to reach the fair including 32nd, 40th and 52nd Avenues South to reach Veterans Boulevard. Then head north on Veterans to I-94 or Main Avenue. You can also head…

Red River Valley Fair Announces Two More Country Acts

Additional Entertainment Will Be Announced Wednesday

WEST FARGO, ND — Two more country acts are announced for this summer’s Red River Valley Fair. Aaron Watson and High Valley will be co-headlining the grandstand stage on Thursday, July 12. Watson is known for the hit “Outta Style”.  High Valley is big in Canada and has had chart success in the U.S. with “Make You Mine” and “She’s…

“Sawyer Brown” Is The First Act Announced For 2018 Red River Valley Fair

Auto Racing Will Also Return During This Summer's Fair Which Runs July 10-15 in West Fargo

WEST FARGO, ND — Sawyer Brown has been announced as the first act to take the Grandstand Stage at this summer’s Red River Valley Fair. The country group will be at the fair on opening night, Tuesday, July 10th. The fair also announced that auto racing will once again take over the Red River Valley Speedway on the last day…

9/11 Mobile Exhibit for Military Appreciation Day at the Red River Valley Fair

The goal is to bring the exhibit to all 50 states so 9/11 firefighters can talk to people about what happened that day

WEST FARGO, ND — It’s Military Appreciation Day at the Red River Valley Fair. In the past four years, a 9/11 mobile exhibit has made its way to 28 states. Now, it’s here in the metro for the Red River Valley Fair in West Fargo. The goal is to bring the exhibit to all 50 states so 9/11 firefighters can…

Facebook Post Leads to Shut Down of Free Rabbits at the Red River Valley Fair

The Red River Valley Fair issued a statement saying since the discovery the rabbits have been relocated and are no longer being used as prizes

  WEST FARGO, ND — Some people were not happy to see the prize being given away at a carnival stand at the Red River Valley Fair. This Murphy Brothers Carnival stand was giving away live rabbits as prizes. These pictures were posted to Facebook last night with a caption saying she had confronted the man and asked where the…