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SUMMARY:Bar Down Meat Raffle
DESCRIPTION: WEDNESDAY MEAT RAFFLES ARE AT BAR DOWN! \n\nWho’s ready to win some meat? \nStarting Wednesday\, June 3rd\, we’re kicking off our brand-new Meat Raffle and you’re invited to join the fun! $1 Tickets Raffle Starts at 6:30 PM 4 Rounds of Meat Prizes\n\nGrab a drink\, test your luck\, and see if you’re heading home with some premium cuts for the grill. \n\nThe meat changes every week\, so keep an eye on Bar Down’s page for the weekly prize photo dropping on raffle day!
URL:https://westfargoevents.com/event/bar-down-meat-raffle/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Bar Down\, 3150 Sheyenne St\, West Fargo\, ND\, 58078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Gaming,Community,Family,Featured
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SUMMARY:Summer Splash
DESCRIPTION:Make a splash this summer at our Summer Splash Family Fun Day on Sunday\, July 26th! Dive into an afternoon of water-filled excitement\, games\, and activities perfect for the whole family. Whether you’re looking to cool off\, enjoy some fun games\, or just relax with loved ones\, this event has everything you need to create lasting memories.\n\n🗓️: Sunday\, July 26\, 2026\n⏰: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM\n📍: Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights\n\nEvent Highlights:\n– Water Games – Get ready to splash and have a blast in our water games—fun for all ages.\n– Splash Zone – Cool off in our splash zone\, featuring sprinklers\, water balloons\, and more!\n– Inflatable Water Slide – Slide into summer fun with our inflatable water slide—perfect for kids!\n– Splash Pad – Splash and have some fun or sit and stay cool\, the splash pad will be on all day long!\n\nConcessions will be available for purchase. Please note The Lights is a CASHLESS venue.\n\nBring your swimsuits\, sunscreen\, and sense of adventure for a summer celebration you won’t forget! Whether you want to jump into the action or relax in the shade\, there’s something for everyone at our Summer Splash Family Fun Day.\n\nWe can’t wait to see you there for a splash-tacular afternoon of summer fun!\n\nThank you to Cass County Electric and Farmer’s Union Insurance for making Summer Splash possible!
URL:https://westfargoevents.com/event/summer-splash/
LOCATION:Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights\, 3150 Sheyenne Street\, West Fargo\, ND\, 58078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Featured
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SUMMARY:Dive Bar Meat Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Sunday at 3 PM for the Dive Bar Meat Raffle—the most unexpectedly exciting way to wrap up your weekend! Grab a seat\, order your favorite drink\, and get ready for a fast-paced\, laugh-filled chance to win MEAT. Yup… actual cuts of meat. Steaks\, roasts\, bacon—who knows what you’ll take home each week!\nBest part? Every round supports West Fargo Events\, helping us bring more free and fun community activities to our city.\nCome for the meat. Stay for the vibes.\nSee you Sunday! 
URL:https://westfargoevents.com/event/dive-bar-meat-raffle/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Dive Bar\, 360 32nd Ave W Suite 140\, West Fargo\, ND\, 58078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Charitable Gaming,Featured
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SUMMARY:Brett Young with Ashley McBryde
DESCRIPTION:BRETT YOUNG WITH ASHLEY MCBRYDE COMING TO THE LIGHTS IN WEST FARGO\nCountry Music Stars to Play on Midco Stage at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights. \nErnest and Henning is excited to announce that country music artist Brett Young with Ashley McBryde will play live on MIDCO Stage at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights on Thursday\, July 30th at 7:00pm. \n\nAbout Brett Young\nFrom his self-titled debut in 2017\, Brett Young has captured the hearts of fans everywhere through his honest lyrics and West Coast-meets-Southern sound\, aptly dubbed “Caliville” style. With an impressive string of seven No. 1 hits – “In Case You Didn’t Know” (DIAMOND)\, “Mercy” (4X PLATINUM)\, “Sleep Without You” (2X PLATINUM)\, “Like I Loved You” (2X PLATINUM)\, “Here Tonight” (2X PLATINUM)\, “Catch” (PLATINUM) and “Lady” (PLATINUM) – and multiple hit albums defined by an undeniable romantic spark\, he has cemented his status as a master of matters of the heart. Following his acclaimed second studio album\, Ticket To L.A.\, Brett broadened his emotional scope on Weekends Look A Little Different These Days\, which features “You Didn’t” (GOLD) and “Lady\,” whose lyrics inspired Brett’s debut children’s book “Love You\, Little Lady\,” published by Tommy Nelson (an imprint of HarperCollins). One of only four modern Country artists to have their first seven singles go No. 1\, Young debuted atop the Billboard Country Albums chart with his GOLD-certified Ticket To L.A. while his PLATINUM self-titled debut dominated the Top 20 on the Country Albums chart for 37 weeks\, all contributing to over 8.1 billion global streams to date. In 2018\, Young was named ACM’s New Male Artist of the Year and ASCAP’s Country Songwriter-Artist of the Year for his “melodic craftsmanship” (Billboard) and garnered nominations from Billboard\, Teen Choice\, CMT and CMA Awards\, while continuing to amass non-stop hits as “one of Country’s most consistent radio stars” (Rolling Stone). He released his first holiday album Brett Young & Friends Sing the Christmas Classics\, with special guests including Darius Rucker\, Maddie & Tae and Colbie Caillat in 2021\, and co-wrote “Long Way Home (From The Motion Picture ‘Father Stu’)” with Shay Mooney and Bear Rinehart\, featured in Sony Pictures’ 2022 film \nstarring Academy Award Nominee® Mark Wahlberg. His successful Caliville collection of casual wear is available exclusively at Kohl’s and online at caliville | Kohl’s (kohls.com). An acoustic version of his fourth studio album\, Across The Sheets (Barefoot Edition)\, and music video for his single\, “Dance With You\,” are out now. Young will soon embark on his Back To Basics World Tour 2025 which will find him doing what he does best with a stripped back\, more personal concert experience that lets the music shine. The tour will make stops throughout the U.S.\, Canada\, Australia\, the EU and the UK. For a full list of tour dates and more\, visit BrettYoungMusic.com. \n  \nAbout Ashley McBryde\nGRAMMY\, CMA and ACM award winner Ashley McBryde cut her teeth playing country songs in biker bars – and it shows. The Grand Ole Opry member’s 2018 major label debut Girl Going Nowhere (Warner Records Nashville) charmed The New York Times\, NPR\, Rolling Stone\, Paste\, The Washington Post and \nmore\, all en route to landing a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. McBryde closed out 2019 with ACM New Female Artist\, CMT Breakout Artist\, a New Artist of the Year win at the 53rd Annual CMA Awards and two nominations for the 2020 GRAMMYs for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for “Girl Goin’ Nowhere.” Her follow-up Never Will was tagged by Rolling Stone as one of the most anticipated of the year alongside NPR\, who also ranked her Top 10 RIAA Platinum-Certified single “One Night Standards” as one of the best songs of 2019. The album earned McBryde a 2021 GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album\, making Never Will the only album nominated for \nCountry Album of the Year by the ACMs\, CMAs and the Recording Academy in the same award \nseason. Her GRAMMY-winning duet with Carly Pearce\, “Never Wanted To Be That Girl\,” went all \nthe way to No. 1 and earned McBryde and Pearce the ACM and CMA award for Musical Event of the Year. McBryde was also honored with the 2022 CMA International Artist Achievement Award for the most significant creative growth\, development and promotion of the country music industry outside of the United States. Her collaborative project Ashley McBryde Presents: Lindeville featuring Brothers Osborne\, Brandy Clark\, Pillbox Patti\, Caylee Hammack\, Aaron Raitiere and Benjy Davis earned McBryde her third consecutive GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album\, making her a six-time GRAMMY nominee. The project earned McBryde her second consecutive nomination for CMA Album of the Year\, along with Music Video of the Year for “Light On In The Kitchen” from her latest critically acclaimed album\, The Devil I Know. For more information\, visit Ashley McBryde.com or follow her Facebook\, Instagram\, Twitter\, TikTok and YouTube. \n  \nTicket Details \nVIP and General Admission (GA) tickets are available. All tickets are standing room only. Tickets for this performance start at an all-in price (FEES INCLUDED) of $79. Tickets will go on sale to the public at 10:00am on Friday\, March 13 at Ticketmaster.com. This event will be RAIN OR SHINE\, and tickets are non-refundable. \n  \nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://westfargoevents.com/event/brett-young-with-ashley-mcbryde/
LOCATION:Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights\, 3150 Sheyenne Street\, West Fargo\, ND\, 58078\, United States
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SUMMARY:KIDCHELLA
DESCRIPTION:West Fargo’s favorite kid festival is back Saturday\, August 1 from 3-7pm at The Lights!\n\nWe have a fun afternoon planned for KIDCHELLA presented by Sandy’s Donuts!\nMojo Kid’s Movement with Mojo Fit Studios\nPopcorn Theater with Stage West\nElevate Rock School\nHeadliner Koo Koo will be LIVE on the Midco Stage at 6 PM\n\nOther activities include bracelet making\, inflatable slide\, bubbles\, splash pad\, and so much more.\n\nThe event is FREE\, but wristbands are required\, get yours at Sandy’s Donuts West Fargo or Osgood locations starting July 6 (while supplies last). Only Children need wristbands.\n\nThank you to our presenting sponsor Sandy’s Donuts and our community event sponsors Cass County Electric\, Farmers Union Insurance\, and YMCA of the Northern Sky for making KIDCHELLA possible!
URL:https://westfargoevents.com/event/kidchella/
LOCATION:Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights\, 3150 Sheyenne Street\, West Fargo\, ND\, 58078\, United States
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SUMMARY:38 Special
DESCRIPTION:38 SPECIAL RETURNING TO THE LIGHTS IN WEST FARGO\nRock Icons to Celebrate 50 Year Anniversary Tour on Midco Stage at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights. \nErnest and Henning is excited to announce that 38 Special is returning to play live on MIDCO Stage at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights on Friday\, August 14th at 7:00pm. 38 Special last played The Lights to a near sellout crowd in September of 2023. The special guest opener for this show is The Mavericks and Friends! \nAbout 38 Special:\n50 years together. 20 million albums sold. More than 15 albums of guitar-driven southern rock\, stacked high with hits like “Hold On Loosely\,” “Caught Up In You\,” “If I’d Been The One\,” “Back Where You Belong\,” and “Second Chance.” 38 Special is proof that there’s strength in numbers. \nFormed in 1974\, the band toured tirelessly from the start\, sharpening the explosive live show that’s been 38 Special’s calling card for a half-century. Along the way\, the Florida natives fine tuned their sound too: a blend of muscle and melody\, filled with the arena-rock pop hooks that would soon become staples of FM radio. Years passed… trends changed… some band members retired from the rigors… but 38 Special remained\, hitting the road year after year\, flying the flag for an enduring form of classic rock & roll that never dies. \nAs 38 Special enters its sixth decade together\, the music continues with Milestone. It’s the band’s first studio album in more than 20 years\, and it showcases a group of road warriors with plenty of miles left in the tank. Fueled up on snarling guitars\, anthemic melodies\, and the desire to break new ground\, they update their sound for the 2020s\, bridging the gap between past and present without forgetting their rock & roll roots. \n“After all this time\, we wanted to create a more modern 38 Special album\,” says frontman and co-founder Don Barnes. “This is a fresh\, updated approach to the sound we’ve been making together for so long. Why not make a big statement after all these years? When you’re reintroducing yourself to the world\, ‘good enough’ doesn’t work anymore. If you’re gonna do it\, you might as well go big.” \nGo big\, indeed. Milestone opens with the larger-than-life roar of Barnes’ voice\, delivering a line that might as well be the band’s mission statement — “Don’t wanna ever slow down!” — over amplified guitars and a booming backbeat. The song itself is called “So Much So Right\,” and it’s a kinetic\, riff-heavy anthem that splits the difference between Robert Palmer’s aggressive stomp and modern rock’s heavy swagger. \n“We’ve had people say\, ‘Oh\, those guys are still around?” Barnes says. “We still hit 100 cities every year and we bring a high-energy party to the people every time we’re onstage. We don’t phone it in. We don’t slack up\, we stack up. That song is for anyone who thinks we’re too old to keep doing this. It’ll completely change their perspective.” \nThe highlights don’t stop there. On the jangling lead single “All I Haven’t Said\,” 38 Special nods to the melody-driven bands that came before them. “That’s my throwback to the ’60s\, inspired by bands like the Searchers\,” says Barnes. “I’ve always loved that jangling guitar sound and what’s old is new again. We just inject more power guitars to it. About a year ago\, I was playing some chords while my wife Christine was in the kitchen. She has a musical ear and out of the clear blue she said\, ‘That sounds like it should be called ‘All I Haven’t Said.’ I was floored! The most perfect title matching what the chords were conveying. She helped craft some lyrics and a storyline and has a songwriting credit on it.” \nOn “Slightly Controversial\,” Barnes splits vocal duties with Train frontman Pat Monahan\, a longtime fan of the band\, with his own cover of “Hold On Loosely” (recording alongside Joe Bonamassa to boot). Says Barnes\, “I had reached out to Pat’s manager after hearing his rendition of ‘Hold On Loosely’ and invited him to sing with me on this real banger of a song. He was so gracious to accept\, and we became quick friends. He brought a great vibe to the song and we plan on co-writing in the future. Funny how things work out like that.” \nRandy Bachman\, co-founder of The Guess Who and Bachman Turner Overdrive\, shows up as a co-writer with Barnes on the socially-conscious track “Long Long Train.” 38’s drummer Gary Moffatt and lead guitarist Jerry Riggs help drive “The Main Thing” forward at highway speed. These songs were all recorded during brief breaks in 38 Special’s touring schedule — an itinerary that’s kept Barnes\, Riggs\, Moffatt\, keyboardist Bobby Capps and bassist Barry Dunaway busy for decades — and you can hear the energy of those live shows bleed into the studio recordings themselves. \nTo revisit — and reimagine — the tightly-constructed sound that turned 38 Special into platinum-selling artists\, the band turned to an old friend. Decades earlier\, they’d struck up a partnership with Jim Peterik\, founder of the band Survivor. Sitting around his kitchen table in 1980\, Barnes and Peterik co-wrote “Hold On Loosely” with 38 Special’s original guitarist Jeff Carlisi. One year later the same trio wrote “Caught Up In You.” Those songs became defining songs not only of a decade\, but of an entire genre\, and Milestone gave the band a chance to\nwork with Peterik once again. \n“Jim is such a brilliant musician\,” Barnes says. “He wrote ‘Eye Of The Tiger\,’ ‘Heavy Metal’ for Sammy Hagar\, and all of the Survivor hits. He literally wrote the book on songwriting; it’s called Songwriting For Dummies. He’s been my co-writer brother for decades and is a lifelong friend.” \nIn April 2024\, while finishing a handful of new songs in celebration of 38 Special’s fiftieth anniversary\, Barnes found himself riding an unexpected wave of inspiration. “The ideas just kept coming\,” he remembers. “I started flying up to Jim’s house in Chicago\, bringing him these halffinished songs that I’d sketched out. We’d finish them together\, record a rough version on a micro-cassette and then I’d fly home to Atlanta for a few days. Then I’d go back on the road with the band. Trying to spread all of that work into a touring schedule of 100 cities was a daunting task. It’s been 50 years\, though\, and we’re still vibrant. We had a whole new stage set designed during that time as well. We continue to play sold-out shows everywhere and we still leave them breathless. It was tough going but given that this was a big anniversary for the band\, I knew that I needed to meet the moment.” \nBetween their cross-country tour dates\, 38 Special began recording Milestone at the Atlantaarea studio of Will Turpin\, longtime bassist for Collective Soul. They worked quickly\, all five musicians playing together in real time\, capturing each song in a series of live-in-the-studio performances. Overdubs took place at Peterik’s home studio — “I’d be singing final harmonies in the vocal booth with a car and driver outside waiting to take me to the airport so I could fly to another show\,” Barnes remembers — and mixing was completed by Johnny K\, the hard-rock legend behind albums by Disturbed\, Plain White T’s\, and Megadeth. \nMilestone’s on-the-fly recording schedule was a new experience for 38 Special. “The process used to be you’d go into the recording studio\, punch the clock\, record songs for 12 hours\, play\nsome ping pong\, then go back to the hotel around the corner\,” says Barnes. “You’d do that every day for a month or two\, then the album would be finished and you’d go home.” \n“This was a whole  different experience because I had to plan it out in phases — probably 10 different phases of recording while roadwork continued all over the country. But as the process began to move along\, we realized that we could really make a statement with this album and it grew more exciting\, so we wanted to put in the work.” \nBarnes has been putting in the work ever since he formed 38 Special in Jacksonville\, Florida\, joining forces with co-founder Donnie Van Zant — the younger brother of Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Ronnie Van Zant — as well a talented vocalist who left 38 special’s lineup in 2013 due to inner-ear nerve damage. The group had dedicated themselves to the long\, steady climb from small clubs to big arenas. “We had rehearsals every night\, working for four hours after our day jobs were done\,” he recalls. “We sacrificed everything: birthdays\, anniversaries\, holidays. We felt like we had to be five steps ahead of ourselves. We were fiercely committed.” Years later that dedicated spirit is alive and well on Milestone\, but Barnes isn’t looking to repeat himself. Instead\, he’s turning a page. \n“I’ll always respect and revere the original guys in this band\,” he says. “We went through hell together. We suffered\, starved and ultimately triumphed. We risked it all\, rolled the dice with nothing to fall back on and ended up rocking arenas around the world. Through the bleakest of times\, all we had was each other. We were our own support group. Let me tell you\, those guys are the finest people I could’ve gone through my youth with and we’re still friends. In my mind\, they are legends and kings. We love each other and stay in touch. And we all can’t believe that it’s been 50 years!” \n“Now\, I have to say…some of the ‘new’ members have been here over 30 years and they are my brothers\, too. We’ve built our mission out of sheer stamina and fortitude — and after all this time together\, we’ve learned that if we’re gonna do something\, we should fiercely go at it and do it the best we possibly can. That’s why we worked so hard on Milestone. It’s paying respect to that history. Every song is diverse. We have in-your-face rockers and introspective moments. We go back and forth\, over and over. It’s a great ride.” \nCan you blame 38 Special for taking a quick look behind them\, reflecting upon 50 years of hits\, highways\, and battle-tested brotherhood? If anyone’s earned the right to reflect\, it’s them. With Milestone\, though\, Barnes and company keep their eyes glued to the horizon ahead of them. The ride isn’t over. \nAbout The Mavericks:\nThe music lives on. \nFor three decades\, The Mavericks carved out their Grammy-winning sound — a multicultural version of American roots music\, blending stateside influences like country and rock & roll with the border-crossing textures of Cuban grooves\, Tex-Mex twang\, and Latin swagger — under the direction of Raul Malo. Raul wasn’t just the band’s frontman; he was its larger-than-life patriarch\, with a booming baritone hailed by Rolling Stone as “operatic\, spiritual\, casually elegant\, and wholly captivating.” With help from musicians like Paul Deakin\, Robert Reynolds\, Eddie Perez\, and Jerry Dale McFadden\, Malo turned The Mavericks into modern-day legends on their own terms\, enjoying mainstream success during the 1990s (when songs like “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down” became staples on country radio) before reinventing themselves as genre-bending independents during the 2010s and beyond. \n“Raul was one of those fine-wine singers\,” says Deakin\, who co-founded the band in 1989 in Miami\, Florida. “His voice was ridiculously powerful when we first started\, and it just got better with age.” \nA battle with cancer forced Raul off the road in 2025\, but his musical influence remained. During his final hours on earth\, he watched from afar as his bandmates played the Ryman Auditorium\, honoring the man and his melodies with help from guest singers\, family members\, and a sold-out crowd. This was more than a concert; it was a celebration of the legacy the Mavericks had built together\, highlighting the staying power of lifelong friendships and great songs. “Raul used to tell me that every time we released new music\, it didn’t belong to us anymore; it belonged to the fans\,” remembers Perez\, whose guitar playing became an integral part of The Mavericks’ sound during their 21st century reunion. “To me\, the band has always transcended the people in it. It’s more about the feeling\, the vibe\, and the high-energy entertainment we give people. We want to continue giving that spirit to our fans.” \nGreat songs endure\, even when their original vocalists are no longer here to sing them. There’s no replacing a once-in-a-generation talent like Raul Malo\, but there is a way to honor the music he left behind. That’s why The Mavericks are returning to the road\, performing classics like “Come Unto Me\,” “Back In Your Arms Again\,” and “As Long As There’s Loving Tonight” for the fans who helped make those songs legendary. Presented as “The Mavericks & Friends\,” these all-star shows will feature a decade-spanning version of the band\, along with guest singers like Emily West and James Otto. \n“It’s not just a continuation of The Mavericks; it’s a moving musical art piece\, from one show to the next\,” Perez explains. “James and Emily can sing these songs with passion\, spirit\, and energy\, because they love this music as much as we do. We might have different guests join us throughout the tour. People who love these songs just as much as we do. Maybe we’ll have a soul singer one night. Maybe we’ll get somebody from the rockabilly scene. Each show in each city will be different\, and that’s part of the adventure.” \nThat adventure has brought different eras of the band together. After a 10 year absence\, bass player Robert Reynolds is back in the lineup — a move that not only restores the group’s original rhythm section\, but helps bridge the gap between past and present\, too. “In this incarnation of The Mavericks\, we can celebrate across a wide arc of the band’s music\,” Reynolds says. “We can honor Raul by looking at all the songs he wrote\, including the early ones. It all becomes relevant again — and for the fans\, this is a chance to see a full retrospective that cuts across the entire catalog.” \n“Raul would always write our setlist\, and it would be different every night\,” remembers Jerry Dale McFadden\, the band’s keyboardist since 1994. “We have a lot of material to choose from. We released 8 records during the past 13 years alone\, and that means our shows can all be a little different. They always have been.” \nThe world looks different than it did in 1989\, when The Mavericks launched their career in the punk bars and rock clubs of Miami. Decades have passed and trends have shifted\, but The Mavericks have endured. Now\, they’ve found a new path forward as The Mavericks & Friends\, honoring their beloved Raul Malo while building upon the legacy he helped create. \nTicket Details\nVIP and General Admission (GA) tickets are available. All tickets are standing room only. Tickets for this performance start at an all-in price (FEES INCLUDED) of $64. Tickets are ON SALE NOW at\nTicketmaster.com. This event will be RAIN OR SHINE\, and tickets are non-refundable. For more information about the show\, please visit www.thelightswf.com. \nAbout The Lights\nThe Lights is an entertainment district located in West Fargo that encompasses 20+ Businesses\, nearly 300 units of apartments and condominiums\, a public parking ramp and its centerpiece\, the Essentia Health Plaza\, a 40\,000 sq. ft. outdoor venue that is home to many community events\, special events and concerts. \nAbout Ernest and Henning\nErnest and Henning is an independent event promoter located in West Fargo\, ND.
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LOCATION:Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights\, 3150 Sheyenne Street\, West Fargo\, ND\, 58078\, United States
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SUMMARY:West Fargo Cruise Night
DESCRIPTION:Rev up your engines and cruise into the heart of West Fargo! \n\nBring your favorite ride\, plus your friends and family\, to Sheyenne Street for an unforgettable night at West Fargo Cruise Night.\nFrom Main Avenue W. to 7th Avenue W.\, the streets will be lined with hundreds of classic cars\, custom builds\, and motorcycles each one bringing its own style and story.\nCome hungry\, there will be a variety of food vendors on site serving up delicious eats all night long! \nBest of all? It’s completely FREE to attend! \n\n Featured performers: Rick Adams\nWant to be a vendor? Apply here  https://tinyurl.com/CruiseNight2026
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LOCATION:POW/MIA Plaza\, 400 Sheyenne St\, West Fargo\, ND\, 58078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Featured,Live Performance
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SUMMARY:BUCKAROO
DESCRIPTION:BUCKAROO\, Country Nights at The Lights will take place at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights in West Fargo\, ND on Friday\, August 28 and Saturday\, August 29. This two-night country festival will feature four acts each night ranging across the country music spectrum.\n\nLINEUP:Friday\, August 28th~Old Crow Medicine Show~Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives~The Band Loula~Nashville Guest – John StoneSaturday\, August 29th~Sawyer Brown~Phil Vassar~Lorrie Morgan~Nashville Guest – Kelly & Sarah\n\nTICKET DETAILSVIP and General Admission (GA) tickets are available and will be sold as a 2-Day Pass or Single Day Ticket. All tickets are standing room only. GA 2-day passes for this performance are priced at $109.00 and VIP 2-day passes are $159.00 (ALL IN PRICING\, FEES INCLUDED IN PRICE). GA single day tickets for this performance are priced at $69.00 and VIP single day tickets are $99.00 (ALL IN PRICING\, FEES INCLUDED IN PRICE).\n\nTickets will go ON SALE to the public at 10:00am on Friday\, February 13th.BUCKAROO – FRIDAY TICKETSBUCKAROO – SATURDAY TICKETSBUCKAROO – TWO DAY TICKETS\nThis event will be RAIN or SHINE AND TICKETS are non-refundable. For more information about the artists performing or the event\, please visit www.buckaroond.com
URL:https://westfargoevents.com/event/buckaroo/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights\, 3150 Sheyenne Street\, West Fargo\, ND\, 58078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Featured,Live Performance,Outdoor Recreation,Seasonal
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SUMMARY:West Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:West Fest is an annual week long celebration of the community of West Fargo. The celebration includes events for children and adults and one of the largest parades in North Dakota. The events are held throughout the community the third week of September and culminates with a day of celebration on Sheyenne the third Saturday in September.\nThis year’s West Fest theme is YOUR CITY. After last year’s theme\, Grounded and Growing\, which celebrated West Fargo’s strong roots and continued growth\, this year’s theme shifts the focus to the people who make our community what it is.\nYOUR CITY is a celebration of the people\, places\, and spirit that make West Fargo feel like home. It’s about neighbors supporting neighbors\, local businesses\, parks\, schools\, traditions\, and the shared experiences that bring our community together. Whether you’ve lived here your whole life or just arrived\, West Fest is a chance to celebrate the city we all call ours.\n\nParade registration is now open!Parade registration link:https://pci.jotform.com/form/250415022383143\n\nThe Craft and Vendor Show Registration is now open!Vendor registration link:\nhttps://tinyurl.com/WEST-FEST2026
URL:https://westfargoevents.com/event/west-fest-2026/
LOCATION:POW/MIA Plaza\, 400 Sheyenne St\, West Fargo\, ND\, 58078\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Featured
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