# Festivals in Grand Forks | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Grand Forks. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Grand Forks

- **Event Name**: 11th Annual Downtown Grand Forks Street Fair
  - **Description**: This year is the 11th Annual Downtown Street Fair! S 3rd St, Kittson Ave, S 4th St, and Town Square will be bustling on August 21st + 22nd! Vendors, food trucks, musicians, and more will be lining the streets of downtown at this all-ages event! Vendor hou
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-forks/11th-annual-downtown-grand-forks-street-fair/200029651624652
  - **Venue**: Downtown Grand Forks
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music, food-drinks, art, entertainment, shopping
- **Event Name**: ArtFest 2026
  - **Description**: The 25th Annual ArtFest, June 6–7 at University Park in Grand Forks, draws thousands of art lovers, families, and community members each year. As a sponsor, your support helps showcase talented artists, create engaging hands-on experiences, and bring two
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-forks/artfest-2026/200029838061515
  - **Venue**: University Park-Grand Forks, ND
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- **Event Name**: Grand Cities Celebrate Jesus
  - **Description**: Saturday, May 16, Christians, friends, and neighbors will unite from different churches, organizations, and neighboring communities to celebrate and praise Jesus, TOGETHER in unity and love in Downtown Grand Forks.
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  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 10:15 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 11:15 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-forks/grand-cities-celebrate-jesus-tickets/80001959857762
  - **Venue**: Downtown Grand Forks Historic District
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: health-wellness
- **Event Name**: FIRECRACKER 5K/10K AND FREE KIDDIE RUN
  - **Description**: We are looking forward to offering the official Grand Forks July 4th kick off again in 2026! The Firecracker event features a 10K run, 5K walk/run, and free Kiddie Run! We are working on the details. In the meantime, mark your calendar!
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  - **Date**: Sat Jul 04 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-forks/firecracker-5k-10k-and-free-kiddie-run/200029680032049
  - **Venue**: Greater Grand Forks Greenway
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  - **Categories**: marathons, fourth-of-july, calendar
- **Event Name**: Japan Festival
  - **Description**: Experience Japanese culture at this FREE event! Activities: calligraphy, taiko drumming, karate, kendo, origami, photo ops in traditional summer wear, traditional festival games, and more...
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun Jun 07 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Jun 07 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-forks/japan-festival/200029855051709
  - **Venue**: Sertoma Park Japanese Gardens
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  - **Categories**: festivals, art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Cruz-In Forks Downtown Car Show
  - **Description**: Get ready to cruise into the heart of Downtown Grand Forks at Cruz-In Forks Downtown Car Show! Hosted by local car clubs, East Side Rides, Northern Cruz Club, and the Prime Steel Car Club, and supported by the DDA, this exhilarating event is a highlight o
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  - **Date**: Thu Jun 25 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu Jun 25 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-forks/cruz-in-forks-downtown-car-show/200029817598458
  - **Venue**: 1 N 3rd St, Grand Forks, ND 58203-3713, United States
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  - **Categories**: car-shows
- **Event Name**: All American Beard and Mustache competition 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for our All American Beard and Mustache Competition year 3!

November 21st 6pm to 11pm 
This year we are hosting the event at: the Masonic lodge: 423 Bruce Ave, Grand Forks, ND 58201


Last year was huge success with an outstanding line up of cont
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 11:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-forks/all-american-beard-and-mustache-competition-2026/200030006063450
  - **Venue**: Masonic Temple Association
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- **Event Name**: 50th Arbor Day Celebration
  - **Description**: Come join in the fun and celebrate our area’s lovely green diversity in the 50th Annual Arbor Day Celebration event, held in conjunction with the East Grand Forks Parks and Recreation department.

Date | Tuesday, June 23rd
Location | Sertoma Park
Time | 1
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  - **Date**: Tue Jun 23 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-forks/50th-arbor-day-celebration/200030038117716
  - **Venue**: Sertoma Park
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- **Event Name**: Syttende Mai Lunch Celebration
  - **Description**: OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - This year the Grand Forks Sons of Norway will celebrate Syttende Mai, the Norwegian Constitution Day, with lunch at the Lodge from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 17th at the Gyda Varden Lodge. 

We will offer a lunch platter for a
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  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 17 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-forks/syttende-mai-lunch-celebration/200030017485049
  - **Venue**: 1401 9th Ave. S, Grand Forks, ND
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  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, nonprofit

## Trending Events in Grand Forks

- **Event Name**: Goo Goo Dolls with Neon Trees
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Alerus Center
🏠 Address: 1200 S. 42nd Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201
🌆 City: Grand Forks
📍 Location: 47.9107, -97.0911✨ Experience the magic of Goo Goo Dolls with Neon Trees, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️
  - **Venue**: Alerus Center
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- **Event Name**: Riley Green at Ralph Engelstad Arena - Grand Forks
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Riley Green at Ralph Engelstad Arena - Grand Forks, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Ralph Engelstad Arena - Grand Forks nestled in bustling Grand
  - **Venue**: Ralph Engelstad Arena - Grand Forks
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- **Event Name**: 11th Annual Downtown Grand Forks Street Fair
  - **Description**: This year is the 11th Annual Downtown Street Fair! S 3rd St, Kittson Ave, S 4th St, and Town Square will be bustling on August 21st + 22nd! Vendors, food trucks, musicians, and more will be lining the streets of downtown at this all-ages event! Vendor hou
  - **Venue**: Downtown Grand Forks
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- **Event Name**: 4th of July Celebration at Sertoma Club of Grand Fork
  - **Description**: Sertoma Club of Grand Forks has been putting on a fireworks celebration for the community for over 60 years. Join us for this free family festival!  Enjoy a bike parade, musical entertainment, games, bouncy houses, fireworks and more to celebrate our coun
  - **Venue**: Sertoma Park
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- **Event Name**: Miami (OH) RedHawks at North Dakota Fighting Hawks Mens Hockey
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Ralph Engelstad Arena
🏠 Address: 1 Ralph Engelstad Arena Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203
🌆 City: Grand Forks
📍 Location: 47.9278, -97.0716🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Miami (OH) RedHawks at North Dakota Fighting Hawks Mens Hockey
  - **Venue**: Ralph Engelstad Arena
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- **Event Name**: Riley Green Grand Forks
  - **Description**: Riley Green coming to Grand Forks, ND! Riley Green is back for the Damn Country Music Tour in 2026. Find tickets now! #RileyGreen
  - **Venue**: Grand Forks, ND
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- **Event Name**: Goo Goo Dolls
  - **Description**: Goo Goo Dolls

Venue: Alerus Center
Grand Forks, ND

Date: 03 Aug, 2026 - 07:30 PM
  - **Venue**: Grand Forks, ND
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- **Event Name**: Weird Al Yankovic at Alerus Center
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Weird Al Yankovic at Alerus Center, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Alerus Center in dynamic Grand Forks, ND
  - **Venue**: Alerus Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8537b630-44bb-11f1-93f9-d19bf5aeaf7f-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc141c2f-gmir.jpg?v=1777570761
- **Event Name**: Weird Al Yankovic
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Weird Al Yankovic, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Alerus Center in the heart of Grand Forks, ND for an event that defies expectations. 📅
  - **Venue**: Alerus Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Grand Forks?
  - **A:** 11th Annual Downtown Grand Forks Street Fair (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 11:00 am at Downtown Grand Forks), ArtFest 2026 (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 10:00 am at University Park-Grand Forks, ND), Grand Cities Celebrate Jesus (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:15 am at Downtown Grand Forks Historic District), FIRECRACKER 5K/10K AND FREE KIDDIE RUN (Sat Jul 04 2026 at 08:00 am at Greater Grand Forks Greenway), Japan Festival (Sun Jun 07 2026 at 01:00 pm at Sertoma Park Japanese Gardens).
- **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Grand Forks?
  - **A:** Grand Cities Celebrate Jesus (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:15 am at Downtown Grand Forks Historic District).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Grand Forks this weekend May 15–17, 2026?
  - **A:** Grand Cities Celebrate Jesus (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:15 am at Downtown Grand Forks Historic District), Syttende Mai Lunch Celebration (Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am at 1401 9th Ave. S, Grand Forks, ND).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Grand Forks in May 2026?
  - **A:** Grand Cities Celebrate Jesus (Sat May 16 2026 at 10:15 am at Downtown Grand Forks Historic District), Syttende Mai Lunch Celebration (Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 am at 1401 9th Ave. S, Grand Forks, ND).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Grand Forks?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Grand Forks on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Grand Forks?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Grand Forks?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Grand Forks include Downtown Grand Forks, University Park-Grand Forks, ND, Downtown Grand Forks Historic District.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Grand Forks?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Grand Forks include Grand Forks Downtown Development Association, Public Arts Commission, Grand Cities Celebrate Jesus.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Grand Forks?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Grand Forks.

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