Jul 18 Saturday
Surround yourself with music and history during “Folk Music at the Fort” on Saturday, July 18, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Fort Buford State Historic Site near Williston.
Step inside the historic Fort Buford barracks for an afternoon of music, movement, and merriment inspired by the 19th century. This folk music program will feature period-appropriate tunes familiar to soldiers, families, and visitors on the frontier. Between musical sets, participants will be guided through simple, easy-to-learn social dances, offering a glimpse into how music and dance helped build community, relieve stress, and bring people together at frontier posts.
Admission is free but limited to 30 participants. Registration is required at FolkMusic.eventbrite.com by July 17. No prior musical or dance experience is necessary.
This event is part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.Fort Buford State Historic Site was one of several military posts established to protect overland and river routes used by immigrants settling the West. It operated from 1866 to 1895 and is probably best known as the place where Hunkpapa Lakota leader Sitting Bull relinquished his rifle to the U.S. government in 1881. Fort Buford State Historic Site and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center are managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. Both locations open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept. 30.
For more information, contact Outreach Coordinator Nicholas Kusnierek, shsbuford@nd.gov or 701.572.9034. All times listed are Central time. Find information about upcoming programs of the State Historical Society at history.nd.gov/events.
Jul 19 Sunday
Join us downtown Fargo for the Red River Market. Shop from 60+ local vendors, including produce, meat, eggs, bakery, pantry items, household goods, and art.
Visit the Market:Saturdays*, 10am-2pmJuly 11- October 31Broadway Square201 Broadway, Downtown Fargo*Except July 18th - the market will take place on Sunday, July 19th due to the Downtown Street Fair
Red River Market’s mission is to create a place where all people can experience the joys of local food.
We accept SNAP/EBT and match up to $15 per person! Visit the Red River Market information booth to learn more.
Visit redriver.market to view updates to programming and vendors.
*This event is a program of Folkways - a community nonprofit creating belonging in the Fargo-Moorhead Area.
Art Project 605 presents THE NATURALIST, a group show that positions the contemporary artist as naturalist: an attentive observer, witness, and defender of nature, whose practice engages the entangled relationships among wildlife, landscape, and human culture. Through painting, photography, sculpture, and woodworking, Sara Jones, Eliza Klarer, Robert Larson, Pamela Sherlock, and Talon Stammen examine the natural world not only as subject matter, but as a site of inquiry, memory, reverence, and celebration.
Art Project 605, an art gallery in downtown Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, was founded in 2021 by Ellen Moses and Lori O’Dea with the mission to promote contemporary art in the region and offer a space for visitors to experience new forms of visual expression.
come watch the Final Game of the FIFA World Cup livestream in downtown Fargo!
Folkways and American Outlaws Fargo are bringing the community together for the Final FIFA Game. It's free and family friendly.
Event Details1 p.m. – Kickoff party (beverages available for purchase from Rosewild)2 p.m. – Livestream begins
Bring your own chair or a blanket for seating.
Weather PlanIf needed, we’ll move indoors to Sidestreet Grille and Pub.
Discover more free, family-friendly events this summer at folkways.org
Jul 20 Monday
Jul 21 Tuesday
Our Middle School Summer Camps are full-day sessions designed for rising Grades 7-9 students. Each day includes hands-on learning with Bismarck State College departments on a variety of exciting topics!
What to ExpectCampers will engage in advanced, real-world STEM and career-focused experiences alongside BSC faculty and facilities. Each session emphasizes exploration, collaboration, and practical skill-building.
July 7: Health, Cyber, and AI-FocusedWith the Current and Emerging Technologies Department
July 21: Energy, Manufacturing, and EngineeringWith the Automation, Energy, and Advanced Technologies Department
August 4: Marketing, Finance, and BroadcastingWith the Humanities, Arts, and Sciences Department
Jul 22 Wednesday
Jul 23 Thursday
Jul 24 Friday