# Event Details

- **Event Name**: UP & Coming Fest | Fargo, ND
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: UP & Coming Fest comes to UP District Festival Field on Saturday, August 29. Local presale runs this Thursday, April 16 from 10AM-10PM, using code SIMPLYSTRANGE at → bit.ly/3O4V9Ql. Tickets on sale Friday, April 17 at 10AM.

FEATURING:
🦄 Elevate Kids Band 
✨ Last Minute Dream 
🦄 49th Parallel 
✨ Deer Street Duo 
🦄 The Wicked Bees
✨ Shotty The Beam 
🦄 FAYRE 
✨ Ravencrow 
🦄 Simply Strangers 
✨ Falling In A Dream 
🦄 Gradience 
✨ Hiahli
🦄 Tailspin

All ages | Gates at 11AM | Music starts at 11:30AM | Kids 12 & under get in FREE!

UP & Coming Fest is a community-driven, indie-leaning music and arts festival in Fargo, North Dakota, created to highlight local talent and bring people together in a way that feels real, welcoming, and rooted in connection. Featuring 13 local bands, art vendors, and a full day of live music, the festival takes place on August 29, 2026, with doors at 11:00 AM, music beginning at 11:30 AM, and performances continuing through 10:00 PM.

Held at the UP District Festival Field and intentionally capped at around 750 attendees, the event is designed to feel intimate and engaging—giving attendees the chance to truly connect with the music, the artists, and each other. 

The festival is presented by Simply Strangers—an emerging band composed of musicians who are deeply passionate about supporting and collaborating within the local music scene. UP & Coming Fest was created as a reflection of Simply Stranger’s own experience with music and the community around it. Having seen firsthand how music can bring people together, create belonging, and help people through different seasons of life, they wanted to build something that gives that same feeling back to the Fargo community—while also creating more opportunities for local artists to grow.

UP & Coming Fest showcases the energy and evolution of Fargo’s music scene while keeping the focus on accessibility, community, and supporting local creatives. It’s designed to feel less like a large-scale production and more like a shared experience—where artists and attendees are part of the same moment.

The festival also prioritizes giving back. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Excite Music, a nonprofit that provides music scholarships to underserved youth in the area. Many of these students are involved in programs like Elevate Rock School—one of the featured bands—making the festival a full-circle moment that supports the next generation of local musicians.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fargo/up-and-coming-fest-|-fargo-nd/200029985863822
- **Event Categories**: music, festivals, entertainment, art, kids, music-festivals, live-music, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 181

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fargo
- **state**: ND
- **country**: United States
- **location**: UP District Festival Field
- **lat**: 46.881723294379
- **long**: -96.799277435057
- **full address**: UP District Festival Field, 1329 5th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102-4237, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is UP & Coming Fest | Fargo, ND being held?
  - **A:** UP & Coming Fest | Fargo, ND takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 11:30 am at UP District Festival Field, 1329 5th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102-4237, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing UP & Coming Fest | Fargo, ND?
  - **A:** UP & Coming Fest | Fargo, ND is organized by Jade Presents.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Jade Presents's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Jade Presents a rating of 4.8/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Jade Presents has 168+ followers on AllEvents, reflecting a trusted and active community of event-goers who follow their events. Jade Presents has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** UP & Coming Fest | Fargo, ND is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fargo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 180+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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