Luckily the rain did not hit until my family was done on Sunday.

It would seem that our awesome city is going to be pretty busy this weekend as well!

Photo courtesy of Greater Grand Forks Convention and Visitors Bureau

Downtown Farmers Market

You know that summer is upon us when the Downtown Farmers Market kicks off! This Saturday, the region’s premier summer outdoor market will open with fresh produce, home baked goods, handmade crafts, jewelry, clothing and more. There will also be live entertainment and food concessions. Market hours are 9 AM to 2 PM located at the Town Square on DeMers Avenue and North 3rd Street.

Art & Wine Walk 2012

Here’s a fun one for mom! The annual summer Art & Wine Walk, co-sponsored by the Greater Grand Forks Convention & Visitors Bureau (GGFCVB) and the North Valley Arts Council (NoVAC) kicks off this weekend. This annual event is held in the downtown areas of Grand Forks and East Grand Forks. Stop by either of the starting locations between 1 and 4:30 p.m. to purchase your map for $15. The map lists all the participating downtown businesses that are hosting a regional or local artist. Some businesses may even provide a snack or have a performing artist located outside. Most locations will serve a wine sample for participants over the age of 21. At 5 p.m., bring your map to the Wrap Up Party, held at the Empire Arts Center and turn it in to be eligible for one of the many prize bags given away. There will also be champagne and appetizers provided by the GGFCVB. The two starting locations are the GuestHouse TownHouse hotel in Grand Forks and the Blue Moose Bar & Grill in East Grand Forks. Dates of the 2012 event are on the third Saturday of the month: June 16; July 21; August 18; September 15; October 20.

Elite Basketball Player Development Camp

On Sunday, June 17, 2012 The University of North Dakota will host an overnight basketball camp, designed to help youth grades 8-12. This camp will include all aspects of the game, as well as, player specific instruction. More than 80 of the best players from North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and Canada attended the camp last summer. Contact Brenda Dufault at 701-777-0841 or go to www.fightingsioux.com for more information.

Ruthless

Start the weekend off right with a Fire Hall Theater production. If you thought those mothers on Toddlers & Tiaras were bad, just wait till you see the new musical comedy Ruthless! Tickets are $18 for adults and $15 for seniors, students and military. Show times start at: 7:30 PM (Thur-Sat); 2 PM (Sun). Fire Hall Theater is located at 412 2nd Avenue North. For more information on this exciting musical production go to: www.ggfct.com or call 701-746-0847

International Aerospace Camp

This camp is something I wish they had where I grew up! This Sunday, June 17 UND’s International Aerospace Camp will start with a full week of aviation adventure. This “college seminar” is similar to attending a week of actual college. Additionally, what makes this seminar unique is the amount of flight training each student receives. Campers will start with the basics of flying, experience new and exciting technology and explore career opportunities in flight, air traffic control, aviation management, and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). For more information on this awesome camp contact Kim Higgs at: 701-777-4935.