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​Fargo/Moorhead Out of the Darkness Community Walk

September 5th, 2018

Sunday, September 9, 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Scheels Arena, 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo

Join hundred of thousands on a walk to raise awareness and funding for suicide prevention. This annual walk not only brings awareness and funding, but support for the survivors of suicide loss. Join the fight!

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​Fargo Taco Fest

September 5th, 2018

Saturday, September 8, 11 a.m. -3 p.m. and 4-8 p.m.

Fargo Brewing Company, 610 N University Dr., Fargo

Tacos, tequila, and a ton of fun! This 21 and up event will feature tacos from local vendors, tequila tasting, a hot pepper eating contest, and live music. For more info, visit fargotacofest.com. 

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​Sunday Supper

September 5th, 2018

Sunday, September 9, 4-7 p.m.

Probstfield Farm, 4626 Oakport St N, Moorhead

Have a seat at the table! This event features some of the best chefs the area has to offer serving up dishes made with locally grown food. Event admission is $100 per plate and limited to the first 100 people.

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​Blink- 182 w/State Champs

September 5th, 2018

Wednesday, September 12, 7 p.m.

Bluestem Amphitheater, 801 50th Ave S, Moorhead

Get out and watch Blink- 182 rock the stage with hits like “All the Small Things” and “I Miss You.” This is an all ages show with general admission seating. Gates open at 5 p.m.

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​“The Rise and Fall of the Nonpartisan League”

September 5th, 2018

Monday, September 10, 7 p.m.

Prairie Public’s YouTube channel

Take a look back at the beginnings of the 20th Century and see how a political battle changed the farming business forever. Filled with history, politics, and rebellion, this three-hour documentary is sure to please! Don’t miss it!

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​Utility Box Art Crawl

September 5th, 2018

Thursday, September 6, 3:30 p.m.

Emily Brooks’ Utility Box, NP Ave & Broadway N., Fargo

Seven local artists have turned ordinary utility boxes into works of art and they are ready to show them off! This crawl will head north, ending at Emily Williams-Wheeler’s on 6th Avenue and Broadway. You’ll also be able to meet the artists!

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​Cruisin’ Old Broadway car shows

August 29th, 2018

Thursday, September 6, 6-11 p.m.

Old Broadway, 22 N Broadway, Fargo

The Old Broadway for full food & drink menus! All ages welcome!

Show vehicles will be parked behind the Old Broadway in what’s known as Gasoline Alley. Have a car you'd like to enter into the show? Bring it over! No pre-registration necessary. Parking will begin at 4pm each day of the show! Use the Gasoline Alley entrance only!

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​Grindflicks movie night: Spice World

August 29th, 2018

Thursday, September 6, 7-11 p.m.

The Aquarium 226, N Broadway, Fargo

“Baby, Scary, Ginger, Posh, Sporty, yes that’s the lot”… Can you believe it’s been 20 years since the release of Spice World? Dig up your platforms and chokers for the sake of girl power for this special movie screening and remember kids there’s no shame in singing along with the film.

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​Tomato Fest!

August 29th, 2018

Tuesday, September 4, 4-7 p.m.

Growing together: A community Garden ministry, 3910 25th St S, Fargo

Learn all about tomatoes from field to fork. Educational stations and fun activities will surround the festival to teach attendees growing and harvesting techniques, how to properly wash and store the harvest, how to make gazpacho, recipe demonstrations etc.

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​2018 Sibley Bull-O-rama

August 29th, 2018

Sunday, September 2, 1-12 p.m.

Dazey Sodbusters, HWY 26 Sibley, ND

It’s time for the 69th annual Sibley sodbuster stampede bull-O-rama--a celebrated Barnes county bull riding tradition along picturesque Lake Ashtabula. After the thrills, chills, and spills of the rodeo stay for the dance with live music from Thunder Ridge.

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