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​8th Annual ND LGBTQIA2S+ Summit

September 16th, 2025

October 3-5, 2025

Memorial Union at NDSU, 1401 Administrative Ave., Fargo

With the theme of “Existence is Resistance: Healing Through Unity,” this year’s summit will kick off with a professional development day followed by a social. This component of the summit offers training sessions for professionals who seek to learn more surrounding LGBTQIA2S+ issues in North Dakota. In conjunction with the summit, visit the first annual Queer Art Show and 17th annual LGBT Film Festival on…

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​An Art Filled Life: exhibit and silent auction

September 15th, 2025

September 18- October 18

Open House Saturday, September 20, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Open House and Reception Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.

The Arts House, 409 East Caledonia Ave., Hillsboro, ND

John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025) was a self-taught artist from Hillsboro, North Dakota. His passions included drawing and painting. He was deeply inspired from a young age by the “homespun American life” as seen on Norman Rockwell’s Saturday Evening Post covers. Works will be available for…

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​North Dakota Book and Arts Festival

September 15th, 2025

Saturday, September 20, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Reiland Fine Arts Center, 6000 College Lane, Jamestown, ND

Meet local and regional authors, listen in on a writers panel, participate in creative writing and publishing workshops and celebrate the launch of “Plainsong,” the annual University of Jamestown literary journal featuring the published literary and art works of local, regional and student writers. While you’re there, enjoy food from local vendors. 

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​Drekkerfest 11

September 3rd, 2025

September 12-13

Brewhalla, 1666 1st Ave N, Fargo

Hold onto your hats and step right up to the main event! DrekkerFest 11 kicks off with Timebomb Pro Wrestling on Friday night from 8-10 p.m. Enjoy an evening of suplexes, steel kegs, sweat and craft beer. And that’s not all, folks. Come for flash tattoos, carnival games, a show by Minneapolis rockers Motion City Soundtrack and more festivities. Follow Drekker on Facebook for updates. https://www.facebook.com/drekkerbrewingbrewhalla/

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​The 2nd Annual Pickled Fest

September 3rd, 2025

Saturday, September 6, 2-7:30 p.m.

217 U.S. Highway 75, Wolverton, MN

Food, vendors, live music, keynote speakers, pickle tastings and a chance to enter your pickled wares in a pickle contest: that’s one way to get pickled and you can count us in! Want to partake in the pickle contest? Bring a quart and compete for the best in sweet, savory, or spicy categories, but keep in mind that contestants must be present at 7:30 when the winners will be announced. Come hungry, come curious.…

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​Rimer Cardillo: Deep Ecology/Sacred Natures opening reception

August 19th, 2025

August 28, 6-8 p.m.

Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave. N., Fargo

See this major exhibition firsthand and hear about Rimer Cardillo’s work from the artist himself at 7 p.m. Cardillo is an internationally renowned multidisciplinary artist. “For over five decades, Cardillo’s work has served as a powerful meditation on the interconnected forces of ecological collapse, cultural erasure, and political displacement,” a Plains Art Museum statement about his work reads. “His practice…

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​‘Saw the Musical:’ The unauthorized parody of ‘Saw’

July 29th, 2025

Monday, August 11

Fargo Theatre, 314 N. Broadway, Fargo 

“Saw The Musical” premiered Off-Broadway in the Fall of 2023, parodying the events of the first “Saw” film. It has been described as “a love story with fluidity (and lots more fluids).” Some may argue that the movie redefined the horror genre with its psychological horror and physical violence. This version will still leave you screaming…with laughter. Mature audiences only. Tickets available at JadePresents.com or at…

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​Bright Beneath Fest

July 29th, 2025

Saturday, August 9, 2-10 p.m

Harold’s on Main, 1330 Main Ave., Moorhead

The first annual Bright Beneath Fest is a celebration of the eclectic sounds of our region, featuring 12 bands live on the Harold’s stage. Bright Beneath Fest features the talents of Benefactor, Zero Place,Pursuit, No Divinity, Mother,The Crary Method, Home State, Rana Danta, Smokebomb,JantzoniaDurow and Dhejemke. The musical styles are diverse and the crowd will be too. This is an all ages event. More info at

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​Daikaiju

July 21st, 2025

Friday, July 25, doors at 8:30 p.m.

Aquarium above Dempsey’s, 226 N. Broadway, Fargo

"This is what you need to know about Daikaiju,” said Kelly Weidman. “They're loud. They're all instrumental (duh). And they're the band to see if you want to experience surf rock at its most offensive." Daikaiju, The Kabuki mask wearing, Kaiju-themed surf punk band is coming back to Fargo to deliver a monster performance. The Midwest tour comes after gigs in Europe, Eastern Asia and across North…

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Fargo Horse Races

July 15th, 2025

July 18-19, 25-26 and August 2-3

North Dakota Horse Park, 5180 19th Ave. N., Fargo

Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to place your bets — racing season is upon us! Not just horses will be racing this year; word on the street suggests Corgis will be racing one of the weekends too. In fact, there’s something for everyone this season. There’s a family day with games and activities for the kids, while Horses and Heroes day celebrates veterans, first responders and law enforcement. Casino…

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