Favorite Annual Events and Activities

10-Minute Play Festival at FMCT

“This two-weekend event is a great way to bring a global perspective to the FM Area. It gives brand new directors an opportunity to grow and learn, and it’s a very small time commitment for anyone interested in taking a chance at acting. If you’ve ever thought about being on stage—this is your chance to give it a try! Be sure to get your tickets early, as seating is limited and it sells out quickly

FM Opera’s Gate City Bank Young Artists Performances

Fun Fact: The Gate City Bank Young Artist Program doesn’t actually have an age limit for auditions, but typically chooses performers between the ages of 23 and 35.

“The Executive Director of the FM Opera travels to top opera schools, bringing groups of young professionals to Fargo from late January through April of each year. The Young Artists perform at schools and community events, and are featured in two FM Opera productions each year. Many of these young artists go on to perform on some of the largest opera stages in the world and it’s special that they got their first professional experiences right here in our community.”

FM Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”

“Each year, the FM Ballet stages the classic Nutcracker with a blend of professional dancers and some of the best student dancers that the region has to offer. There is nothing more magical at Christmas time than this beautiful classic brought to life in our community.”

Red River Market

“The Red River Market is the best of everything we have to offer in the FM Area! It’s a perfect example of what and who we are in this community—a display of commerce, ingenuity, entrepreneurial spirit, agriculture, hard work, talent, crafters, makers, musicians, food, and artists all coming together to share the best parts of our humanity. It’s inspiring to see so many people living their best lives by meeting the needs of others.”

Symphony Rocks at Bluestem Amphitheater

“This is one of the things that we earn for enduring such a long hard winter! The amphitheater out at Bluestem is inspiring, the FM Symphony is incredibly talented, and the way that the ‘Symphony Rocks’ event includes dancers of all ages and abilities is truly special. The joy and excitement leading up to the event is felt all over town, and the energy at the event is electric. There’s no better place to be on a perfect summer evening! It’s a fun event for the entire family.”

Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) at the Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre

“In March every year, we entertain 3,500 K-2 students. Our TYA is often the very first theatre experience of these young people’s lives. It’s my favorite and most rewarding theatrical experience year after year!”

Pangea at the Hjemkomst Center

“This event, hosted by the Historical & Cultural Society of Clay County, is held in November every year and brings culturally diverse music, storytelling, and dance from all of the communities in and around the Red River Valley. It’s an incredibly inspiring event.”

This year’s “Symphony Rocks” event, to take place on August 17, is inspired by the Grammys duet by Stevie Wonder and Chris Stapleton. It’s a combo of country and funk you won’t want to miss!

The FMCT already has next year’s TYA show planned— Junie B. Jones, The Musical! The show will be performed in schools all throughout the FargoMoorhead area from February 29 to March 10, 2024.

This year’s “Pangea” event is set to take place on November 18!

“I’ve been to Vic’s a few times, and I absolutely love the atmosphere! It’s cozy and never too busy, plus their food is delicious and not too expensive.”

- Sam Kise, Editor