RED RIVER VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS Archives - Page 2 of 6

New Beekeeper Training Held at Red River Valley Fairgrounds

Instructors told prospective keepers everything they'd need to know, from proper care to clearing up myths surrounding honeybees.

March 9, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – People looking to get into a sweet and buzzy hobby turned up for beekeeping training at Red River Valley Fairgrounds. It was the third in a series hosted by Red River Valley Beekeepers. It was free to attend, but registration was required in advance. Speakers discussed everything from personal safety to proper hive maintenance. Event…

WinterSlam Returns to Butler Machinery Arena in Style

Last year, the event drew over 1,000 fans for the first time - and even more showed up for this go-round.

February 16, 2025

Gabriel Ostler,

WEST FARGO, N.D. – The biggest annual pro wrestling event in the Fargo area brought hard-hitting action Saturday night. Below Zero Wrestling hosted their largest-ever iteration of their flagship show, WinterSlam at the Bulter Machinery Arena on the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in 2024, drawing a crowd of over a thousand people for the first time. So, they figured –…

A Lot of Rock And A Little Country: New Concerts Announced

December 17, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — She does have better things to do…like head to Mahnomen, Minnesota to play a concert! Terri Clark is coming to Shooting Star Casino on Friday, February 28. You’ll hear all of the Canadian country singers biggest hits like “I Just Wanna Be Mad,” “Poor, Poor Pitiful Me” and “Better Things to Do.” Tickets go on sale…

KVRR Connections: Red River Valley Fair Introduces An All Access Pass For 2025 Fair

December 9, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –Red River Valley Fair announces a new all-access ticket for the 2025 fair as a way to save some money. The ‘Blue Ribbon Pass’ will include pit entry to all concerts and general admission for all ten days. It’s priced at $150 and seats can be upgraded with a price adjustment. The pass comes after years…

Red River Valley Fair Sends out Fair Experience Survey After “Financial Disaster” This Summer

August 20, 2024

Juliana Pelaez,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Red River Valley Fair wants to find out what you would like to see for next year’s fair. The survey comes after the fair reported suffering a “financial disaster” following a shift from a ten-day fair to an event that stretched over three separate weekends. The “Fair Experience Survey” asks for ideas about carnival rides, food…

North Dakota Renaissance Faire offers close encounters of the bird kind

August 4, 2024

Alex Bertsch,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The North Dakota Renaissance Faire is out at the fairgrounds, for another weekend of Renaissance Era activities. They have live music, turkey legs, archery, horse riding and jousting. You can also catch one of the shows from Edge Feather Experiences, showcasing their birds of prey. Master Falconer Crystal Stacey says that she loves giving people…

Early Voting Dashboard Shows Wait Times At Polls in Cass County, North Dakota

June 4, 2024

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Cass County’s election wait time dashboard is up and running as people vote early in the June 11 primary. You can find it on the county’s website casscountynd.gov/pollinglocations. The dashboard shows the approximate time a voter will have to wait in line before receiving their ballot at each polling location. There are 6 of them: Cass…

Pups compete at annual F-M Kennel Club Dog Show

June 2, 2024

Alex Bertsch,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The F-M Kennel Club’s annual All-Breed Dog Show drew in a great crowd at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. The annual dog show saw competitors come from all across the country to compete and show their dogs. Lisa Braun, of the F-M Kennel Club, said that they were excited by the turnout this year, including…

Big Iron Farm Show to Feature Free Lee Greenwood Concert in West Fargo

May 27, 2024

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — It’s hard to believe that the now classic song, “God Bless The U.S.A.”, is 40 years old! To celebrate, Big Iron Farm Show is hosting Lee Greenwood for a free concert on Wednesday, September 11. The concert will be held in the grandstand at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds in West Fargo. The gates will…

Big Iron To Include Construction At Next Show in September

May 1, 2024

TJ Nelson,

WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — A big change is coming to the next Big Iron show in West Fargo. It is expanding to include construction and that means it’s time for a new name. Big Iron Farm and Construction Show is planned for September 10-12 at Red River Valley Fairgrounds. Emily Grunewald, Chief Agricultural Officer of the Red River Valley…