June 26th, 2019
Wednesday, July 10, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Zandbroz Variety, 420 N Broadway, Fargo
Mattson is currently an assistant professor of English and Creative Writing at Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky. He was born in Seoul, Korea and raised in Grand Forks. "The Lost Prayers of Ricky Graves” is his first novel he book and has received positive critical praise from the Los Angeles Review of Books, the New York Post, Lambda Literary, and NPR, and was an Amazon bestseller and Best Book of the…
June 26th, 2019
Thursday, July 4,10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bonanzaville, 1351 Main Ave W, West Fargo
The event kicks off with the shooting of the anvil! Games, live historic demonstrations, horse drawn wagon rides, crafts for the kids, face painting, bouncy houses, food, parade at 2pm, Red River Trivia at 3pm, and much much more. Fireworks at dark.
June 26th, 2019
July 2-4
Dacotah Centennial Park, Mandan
ND Mandan Rodeo Days is North Dakota's oldest & largest professional rodeo held annually on July 2-4, the first of which was held in 1879! This citywide celebration is known to draw more than 20,000 people for three days of family fun including the rodeo, rodeo queen and princess pageant, huge fireworks display, Independence Day Parade and other special events.
June 26th, 2019
July 1-2, 7 p.m.-howling
The Aquarium, 226 N Broadway, Fargo
Support Legalize ND's efforts to legalize cannabis in North Dakota! All proceeds benefit Legalize ND. Featuring some of the region’s top acts such as The Knotties, Stovepipes, Mr. Meaner and more. Plus keynote speeches from Fargo City Commissioners Tony Gehrig and John Strand along with Legalize ND Chairman David Owen.
June 26th, 2019
Friday, June 28, 6 p.m.
Red Raven Espresso Parlor, 916 Main Ave, Fargo
This one’s for the ladies, all proceeds will be donated to the Red River Women's Clinic. Featuring the talent of Half Empty, Shrug, Germ Circus and more to be announced all for a suggested $8 donation!
June 19th, 2019
Thursday, June 27, 5-11 p.m.
Red Raven Espresso Parlor, 916 Main Ave, Fargo
The Raven will be opening up the garage and serve up some vegan and vegetarian bbq goods. Live entertainment by SOTOS, Arachnid, Chocha, Cold Front, The Electric Blankets, Half Empty, Gneil and Plumslugger. All ages.
June 19th, 2019
June 26-30
Pekin, North Dakota
ND Talk about the little art show that could! Can we give three cheers to the Nelson County Arts Council? This city of 100 has been known to draw close to a thousand for THE North Dakota art weekend of the year. Juried art show, live music, food and craft vendors. Camping available.
June 19th, 2019
Sunday, June 23, 2-5 p.m.
State Historical Society of ND, 612 E Boulevard, Bismarck
The official book signing and launch of Volume 1 of "Northern Plains Native Americans: A Modern Wet Plate Perspective". At 2 p.m. Congresswoman Deb Haaland, Ernie LaPointe the Great Grandson of Sitting Bull will be giving a short talk with flute playing by Dakota Goodhouse and an introduction by Shane Balkowitsch. Representatives Tamara St. John (SD) and Ruth Anna Buffalo (ND) will also speak to the…
June 19th, 2019
June 21-22
Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead
Our friends in Clay county are bringing together an international collection of chefs, artists, musicians, storytellers, historians, and vendors to immerse you in the Nordic roots that planted themselves so prominently in our Red River Valley communities. This festival is all about local history and global communities – with a focus on Denmark.
June 19th, 2019
Friday, June 21, 6-8 p.m.
Red Raven Espresso Parlor, 916 Main Ave, Fargo
Meet-and-greet with Fargo artist Shelby Tagestad. Sip on delicious drinks, peruse original artwork and prints currently on view and enjoy great company.
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