Enjoy Downtown Grand Forks
Across the state, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum called on communities to invest in the Main Street mentality. The Grand Forks region took the challenge head-on. From cafes with hearty fare to downtown events to investments in new infrastructure, the cities in the Grand Forks region are Main Street proud.
Freshly built pergolas on Northwood’s Main Street have created a new gathering place for families to enjoy a summer lunch. A line of classic cars juxtaposes a shiny new fire truck on Main Street in Emerado during its annual Corn Feed celebration. A splash of bright paint on a new collaborative artist studio highlights a flurry of Main Street business renovations in Reynolds.
And things are only going to get cooler from here. The future of downtown Grand Forks will see more than $50 million in investments, 300 new housing units, room for nearly 20 new businesses, including a downtown grocery store, and revitalized public spaces.
Looking for some entertainment in downtown Grand Forks? Many events are held in our historic downtown throughout the year. Get your calendars ready for the parades, festivals, and pub crawls. The area also features unique housing, boutique shops, and places to find a bite to eat or something to sip on.
Just some of the ways Grand Forks Area residents enjoy downtown:
Farmers Market
Street Fair
Blues on the Red
Artfest
Catfish Days
Outdoor Concerts
Skating Rink
Parades
Pocket Parks
Art
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For more information about events in downtown Grand Forks download our Relocation Guide!
Relocation Guide
Rendering of Downtown Grand Forks’ future town square – courtesy of rdg planning & design
It’s big enough to have good times with sports and shows. And it is small enough so you can get around without stress. You can get acquainted with lots of people. Or if you prefer the quiet life, you also can find that here.
I love that there always seems to be something going on with sporting events, downtown events, or concerts. It’s small enough that you’re not in a city with traffic, but big enough that there is always something to do.
Grand Forks Herald, Thriving Community 2017
If you are looking for opportunity, for community, and just an overall great place to live – this is it! Greater Grand Forks has everything you need plus some, and if you desire more, major metropolitan cities are a short drive away. If you invest in this community, it will invest back in you tenfold.
From the “I Do’s” at a wedding, to the smell of roasted almonds before the game winning goal, it makes me proud to call the Ralph home. And we are just a small part of the uniqueness that makes Grand Forks, “way cooler than you think”.
In what other community of similar size can you experience international touring acts, a multitude of sporting events, regional conferences, banquets, weddings, and other touring entertainment including family shows, monster trucks and more in world class facilities? We are so fortunate to live in a community where we can bring incredible entertainment to life in several area venues that all want to see Grand Forks grow and thrive.
WORKING TOGETHER TO SHARE WHY GRAND FORKS IS WAY COOLER THAN YOU THINK
