Friday Night Races:
Location: River Cities Speedway at 2300 Gateway Dr. in Grand Forks
Date: Every Friday from May 17 through September 13
Time: Hot Laps at 6:30pm, Racing at 7:30pm
Every Friday, mid-April through mid-September, River Cities Speedway will be alive with the sights and sounds of Premier Racing! Outlaw Sprints, Late Models, Midwest Modifieds and Street Stocks will all vying for the checkered flag on one of the region’s best 1/3-mile dirt tracks.
Red River Valley Fair:
Location: Red River Valley Fair Grounds in West Fargo
Date: July 11 – 14
Time: Gates open at 11:00am
Cost: Gate admission is $8 ages 12 and up, $4 ages 6 – 11, free under age 5
More information on grandstand entertainment and daily schedules can be found at www.redrivervalleyfair.com.
Bob Crowe Reception:
Location: ecce art + yoga at 216 Broadway
Date: July 11
Time: 5:00 – 9:00pm
Cost: Free
Opening reception for “Water and Wood,” new works by area artist Bob Crowe.
Corks & Canvas Art and Wine Walk:
Location: Downtown Fargo
Date: July 11
Time: 5:00 – 9:00pm
Cost: $15 to sample wines (21 and older)
Visit unique shops, view live and local artists.
“Same Time, Next Year” Performance:
Location: Gaede Stage, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Date: July 11 – 12
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $10-$25, membership packages available
Presented by the Straw Hat Players, story follows a love affair between Doris and George, who rendezvous once a year, 25 years of manners and morals are hilariously and touchingly played out by the lovers.
Howling at the Plains for Wolftree:
Location: Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave. N. in Fargo
Date: July 11
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: Free
The creators of Wolftree Magazine will be meeting and greeting and sharing what the magazine is all about; also live music, free coffee, tea and snacks.
Clay County Fair:
Location: Barnesville, MN
Date: July 11 -14
Time: All Day
Cost: Free Gate Admission
More information including daily schedule can be found at http://www.mnclaycountyfair.com/schedule.htm
Northwest Water Carnival:
Location: Detroit Lakes, MN
Date: July 12 – 21
Time: Varies
Nine days of fun and sun for people of all ages. Many family-oriented games and activities. Full schedule can be found at http://www.visitdetroitlakes.com/events/water-carnival
“Once Upon a Mattress” Performance:
Location: Red River High School at 2211 17th Ave. S. in Grand Forks
Date: July 12 – 15
Time: 7:00pm Friday, Saturday, and Monday, 2:00pm Sunday
Cost: Adults $18, Seniors $12, Children $6
2013 Summer Performing Arts (SPA) Production based on the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale The Princess & the Pea.
USA Wrestling:
Location: Fargodome
Date: July 13 – 20
Time: 2:00pm
Cost: All Tournament Pass- Adults (18 and older): $90 Youth (ages 3-17): $60 Individual Day
Pass- Adults (18 and older): $15 Youth (ages 3-17): $10. Parking is $3 per vehicle
USA Wrestling has more than 160,000 members. These members include athletes of all ages, coaches, officials, parents and fans striving together to strengthen the sport. Each year, USA Wrestling charters over 3000 wrestling clubs and sanctions over 1600 local, state, regional and national competitions.
Cormorant area Art Club Annual Fine Art Show:
Location: Cormorant Community Center 10929 County Hwy. 5
Date: July 13 – 14
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Cost: Free
25 regional artists will display a wide variety of items for purchase. Artists will demonstrate. Door prizes, guests may vote for the people’s choice award, free refreshments
Phelps Mill Festival:
Location: County Road 45 near Underwood, MN
Date: July 13 – 14
Time: 9:30am – 5:00pm
Cost: $3 for adults, free admission for children 12 and younger
Food, arts and crafts, music and entertainment, free parking.
Summer Grind:
Location: Dike West at 310 4th St. in Fargo
Date: July 13
Time: 3:30pm
Cost: Free
Beginners, intermediate and advanced skaters can demonstrate their skills during individual exhibitions.
StreetsAlive!:
Location: Downtown Fargo
Date: July 14
Time: 12:00 – 5:00pm
Cost: Free
Three miles of streets through Fargo-Moorhead closed to motorized vehicles to encourage walking, running, biking, Rollerblading, dancing and other human movement; also special events, demonstrations, vendor booths.
Star Party on the Prairie:
Location: MSUM Regional Science Center at Buffalo River State Park
Date: July 14
Time: 2:00 – 4:00pm
Cost: Free
Learn how to find constellations, see the Milky Way, nebulae and star clusters through telescopes provided by the Science Center.
Laura Meyer in Concert:
Location: HoDo Lounge at 101 Broadway in Fargo
Date: July 14
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: Free, donations accepter
Alternative music, all ages show.
Fargo Rocks! Concerts at the Red:
Location: Dike West at 310 4th St in Fargo
Date: July 15
Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm
Cost: Free
Two bands will perform an all-ages show.
FM Redhawks vs. Sioux Falls Canaries:
Location: Newman Outdoor Field in Fargo
Date: 15 – 17
Time: 7:00pm
Tickets: $5.00 – $9.00
Hawaiian Beach Blast:
Location: Rendezvous Park at 1055 32nd Ave. NW in West Fargo
Date: July 16
Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm
Cost: Free
Dress in Hawaiian attire and enjoy beach party music with the “Island Time Steel Drums Band”. Other activities will include carriage rides, barrel car rides, inflatable games, beach volleyball, giant games, face painting, kite flying and other fun activities. Refreshments will be served for a minimal charge.
Free Community Block Party:
Location: Roosevelt Park, 1220 9th St. N. in Fargo
Date: July 16
Time: 5:30 – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Karaoke, inflatable games, crafts project , face painting, free food while supplies last.
“Oklahoma!” Performance:
Location: Frances Frazier Comstock Theatre, Concordia College in Moorhead
Date: July 16 – 17
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $12 for adults, $6 children 12 and younger
Presented by the Gooseberry Park Players, sing along with classic favorites including, “Oh What a Beautiful Morning” and the namesake, “Oklahoma!”
2013 Summer Concerts in the Garden Series:
Location: North Dakota Museum of Art at 261 Centennial Drive – UND Campus
Date: July 16
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: $8 in advance, $10 at the door and free for those 12 and younger
The popular North Dakota Museum of Art Concerts in the Garden series is back again this summer! July 16th features music by Whitehorse (folk/rock). There will also be food and beverages available for purchase.
Hit the Big Time Talent Show for Kids & Teens:
Location: Fargo Public Library – Main Library
Date: July 17
Time: 6:30 – 8:30pm
Cost: Free
Young people in grades 1 – 12 will have a chance to be a star and “hit the big time” in the 4th annual talent show. Prizes will be awarded to the top performers. Pre-registration required. To register or for more details on this event, contact the Children’s Dept. at 241-1495.
“Shrek: The Musical”:
Location: Imagine Theatre, 801 50th Ave. S. in Moorhead
Date: July 17 – 20
Time: 8:30pm
Cost: $20 – $30
Based on the Oscar-winning film, the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre is brought to a dazzling new life on the stage.