In Thief River Falls you can choose from an endless list of events.
We have worldclass snowmobile races, cultural festivals and entertainment, county fairs, Fourth of July fireworks nearby, historical celebrations and professional bull riding contests. Check out our calendar below.
Past Events
The 2023 Pennington County Fair will be jammed pack with fun! Reserve your unlimited ride tickets and hotel rooms now!
Come on out to the Gazebo at Floyd B Olson Park at 7pm to listen to Steam Machine. Bring your own chair!
Come on out to the Gazebo at Floyd B Olson Park at 7pm to listen to the WoodPicks. Bring your own chair!
As the top bull riders in the world prepare for the 2023 summer run of events across the country, the infamous King of the North Showdown series is back and boasting 12 events spanning fan-favorite venues and cities in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, and Montana.
King of the North Showdown is now part of the soon-to-launch PBR Challenger Series, which consists of more than 60 events traveling to 27 states across the United States, in conjunction with the soon-to-launch PBR Team Series – an eight-team league competing in five-on-five bull riding games July to November 2023.
Bull riding fans will be on the edge of their seats as top competitors in the sport put it all on the line to gain crucial points available at the events toward the coveted “King of the North” title and $100,000 bonus paycheck which goes to the rider with the top aggregate score …
Come on out to the Gazebo at Floyd B Olson Park at 7pm to listen Cathy Erickson. Bring your own chair!
Come on out to the Gazebo at Floyd B Olson Park at 7pm to listen to Corey Medina & Brothers. Bring your own chair!
Come on out to the Gazebo at Floyd B Olson Park at 7pm to listen to Church of Cash. Bring your own chair!
Come on out to the Gazebo at Floyd B Olson Park at 7pm to listen to the Jensen Sister. Bring your own chair!
Email Submissions to trfgaragesales@gmail.com by May 3. Include, location, times, and 30 words or less description of sale. Saturday only sales will be publicized.
NordicFest returns to Thief River Falls! This will include a Smorgasborg, a movie and dance. See graphic for amazingly fun events for NordicFest!!
Bike Thief River hosts Bike to School to St. Bernards. Ride starts at Greenwood Trail.
There is so much fun scheduled for Winterfest. Come for a weekend away. See graphic for all the fun details.
Ice Fishing Derby to be held near the Eighth Street Bridge. It is open to everyone. Ice holes will be drilled, so participants only need to bring their favorite fishing rod. Minnows are provided by the Knights of Columbus. MN DNR rules apply to this event. $100 will be awarded for the largest northern caught during this event. A $50 cash prize will be awarded to the first fish weighed in. Many area businesses donate prizes that are given away during the fishing derby. A concessions stand serving hot dogs, brats, and hot chocolate will be available. A drawing for $1000 and $500 and five $100 prizes will be held at 3pm. Raffle tickets are available from council members, at most convenience stores, KTRF Radio or at the entrance for the Fishing Derby. Ticketholders must be 18 years. Winners need not be present to win. Proceeds from the fishing derby …
The local Kiwanis Club is holding a Pancake Breakfast for additional park equipment for Northrup Park. Pancakes and sausage served hot off the grill with a scoop of ice cream - for a great cause! Adults $10, Kids 10 and under $7.
We couldn't let National Ugly Sweater Day go by without recognition. So why not throw a party? Add in a meat raffle, contest for the ugliest Christmas sweater (voted by you, our favorite customers), All You Can Eat Pizza (6p-8p), and you're going to have a great night. We'll have beer specials and super awesome prizes. Go into your parents closets, check the thrift stores, ugly sweaters are calling your name from all places.
Live music is essential to the CP Holiday Train experience. This year's performers will include Alan Doyle, Tenille Townes, Mackenzie Porter and Lindsay Ell, to name a few. Details about this year's artists and which performers will play which shows are available at cpr.ca/holidaytrain.
Holiday Train shows are free to attend. CP asks attendees to bring a cash or non-perishable food donation if they're able. Local food shelves will set up collection stations at each event, with all donations made staying with the local food bank to help people in need in the community. Because local food shelves buy food at a discount, cash donations can go further than food donations to help those in need.
Winter Wonderland at the Eagles will have up to 25 vendors, food, beverages, treats, and Santa and his elves will be there noon-2pm. Fun for all ages!
The fashion show you don't want to miss. Check out the latest fashion from local businesses.
Entry fee is $12.
Put on by the Downtown Development Association.
