Rocky Schneider

Downtown promoters insist downtown Fargo is safe following weekend shootings and assaults

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — While concerns over downtown safety continue to be a topic of discussion for many, Folkways Executive Director Joe Burgum and the Downtown Community Partnership’s Rocky Schneider say they believe downtown is still a safe place to be. “We don’t have safety concerns, and we continue to see great crowds from the public coming out. And I…

Attendance up for latest Downtown Fargo Street Fair

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Downtown Community Partnership says last week’s Downtown Fargo Street Fair saw its largest crowds in years. They estimate the attendance climbed by more than 10 percent over 2024 to well over 100,000 people. The DCP’s location analytic technology showed that attendance was up over 8 percent on the opening day, Thursday. But it jumped by over…

Downtown Street Fair Kicks Off Three-Day Run

The massive undertaking brings the feeling of the fairgrounds to Broadway.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Even at 10 A.M. on a Thursday, the cordoned-off areas up and down Broadway were packed – with folks in the F-M area eager to enjoy the Downtown Street Fair on its 2025 opening. The fair now enters its 49th year with even more excitement behind it than ever before. “I think it’s the can’t miss…

LIVE: Fargo Street Fair sees huge turnout

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Downtown Fargo Street Fair kicked off Thursday, and with good weather people flocked to the fair from the moment it opened. The fair has expanded its footprint this year, stretching all the way up Broadway from Main Ave. to 7th Ave. N. There are over 200 vendors at the street fair this year, making for…

People flock to downtown street fair in Fargo

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – It’s the first day of the Downtown Fargo Street Fair, and it’s a great chance to pick up some food and try some offerings from some local vendors. “There’s no better way than to get out here and interact with my customers, and find out what they’re looking for.” Dana Steenberg runs the award-winning Angry Tomato…