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RRVF Issues Apology After Bunnies Handed Out As Prizes

In a statement, General Manager Bryan Schulz, said: We understand and agree with the concerns about the treatment and livelihood of the rabbits.

West Fargo, ND — The Red River Valley Fair apologized after rabbits were used as prizes by the Murphy Brothers Carnival. In a statement, General Manager Bryan Schulz, said: We understand and agree with the concerns about the treatment and livelihood of the rabbits. Since the discovery, the rabbits have been relocated and are no longer being used as prizes…

It’s Opening Day at the Red River Valley Fair!

The drought is causing harsh living and working conditions in the western part of the state. KVRR'S Jackie Kelly contributed to this report.

WEST FARGO, ND — The Red River Valley Fair is an exciting summer activity in the metro that brings people from all over the state. But, the livestock exhibits and different animal shows did not have as large of a turn out this year. The Red River Valley Fair is back in West Fargo for the season, but the hot…

Drought Causing Low Participation in Ag-Related Activities

Farmers from the western part of the state said the drought has created difficult living and working conditions. KVRR reporter Jackie Kelly also contributed to this report.

WEST FARGO, ND — The Red River Valley Fair is an exciting summer activity in the metro that brings people from all over the state. But the livestock exhibits and different animal shows did not have as large of a turn out this year. The Red River Valley Fair is back for the season but the hot weather and lack…

LIVE: Food at the Red River Valley Fair

KVRR's Jackie Kelly Shows us What One Vendor is Serving at the Red River Valley Fair

KVRR’s Jackie Kelly shows us what one vendor is serving up at the fair. Ron Lunde, the Owner of Bronson Concessions, said he’s offering Philly cheesesteaks, breakfast sandwiches, buffalo burgers, and more. Click here for the full fair schedule. Categories: Morning – Features, Morning – In The Community Tags: fair food, Philly Cheesesteaks, red river valley fair

LIVE: Red River Valley Fair

KVRR's Jackie Kelly Talks With Katy Stenerson, the Marketing Coordinator, About the Fair

KVRR’s Jackie Kelly talks with Katy Stenerson, the Sponsorship & Marketing Coordinator of the Red River Valley Fair, about what people can expect this year. Click here for a link to this years fair schedule. Categories: Morning – Features, Morning – In The Community Tags: red river valley fair, West Fargo

9/11 Mobile Memorial Exhibit at the Red River Valley Fair

One of the new exhibits is a 1,000 square foot mobile 9-11 museum

WEST FARGO, ND — Hundreds from around the country are setting up the six day long Red River Valley Fair. There’s a few new attractions and discounts to look out for. They spent all day Monday setting up for days of thrills, sights and cheese curds. “I like the garlic,” said vendor Samantha Bluhm. “It’s like garlic cheesy bread, we have…

LIVE: Exhibit Remembering 9/11 Coming To RRVF

Exhibit Started By Family Of Fallen FDNY Firefighter

  Katy Stenerson with the Red River Valley Fair joins Adam to talk about the 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit, which is coming to this year’s Red River Valley Fair. The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation organizes the exhibit. Siller was a New York City firefighter who literally abandoned his car in traffic to reach the World Trade Center…

LIVE: Red River Valley Fair Celebrates Hometown Heroes

The Fair Will Honor 5 Local Veterans This Summer

  Judy Dvoracek, The Special Events Coordinator for the Red River Valley Fair, tells Adam about the Hometown Heroes program. The Fair will honor five veterans or active service members on July, 13th during a special event at the fair. You can nominate any living veteran or service member who lives within a 100 mile radius of the Fargo-Moorhead area…

New Convention Center in the Works for West Fargo

A new space for shows and conferences may be coming to the metro

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A new convention center is in the works for West Fargo. The Red River Valley Fair and the city are working on this $20 million project. In the midst of a growing community, some say the Fargodome is not enough. “Which is a great problem to have, the Fargodome is busy,” said Charley Johnson with the…

Red River Valley Fair Announces Grandstand Artists

The Red River Valley Fair announced that Granger Smith will take the Grandstand Stage on Tuesday, July 11th and LoCash will take the Grandstand Stage Thursday, July 13th

  The first two grandstand acts for this summer’s Red River Valley Fair have been announced, and they sound very country. Granger Smith will take the main stage on Tuesday, July 11 and LoCash will perform on Thursday, July 13. Opening acts are to-be-determined for both entertainers. Grandstand shows are free with your paid gate admission. The Red River Valley…