As the top bull riders in the world prepare for the 2022 summer run of events across the country, the infa- mous 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 2022.

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 …

The Pennington County Fair has been running for 100+ years and it keeps getting better. Parade, fireworks, huge midway, 4H exhibits, bingo, free bandshell entertainment, food stands and Grandstand entertainment. Hairball performs at the Grandstand on Thursday evening, the Thunder on Hooves Bullride celebrates its 25th year on Friday and Saturday, and the Sunday Grandstand entertainment is to be announced.

Come on out to the Thief River Falls Community Theatre's shortened version of the original musical designed especially for young actors. Great acting and songs! Perfect family fun.

Thief River Falls is very excited to have a brewery open up on June 15th! Now we have 1 more reason to Visit Thief River Falls!

Nordic Fest 2022 will span more than one week. This year, our main program will be on the 99th Infantry (Sep.) Battalion, a unit of Norwegian-Americans and Norwegians-in-exile during World War 2. We have people coming from all over the country, including Deputy Chief of Mission Torleiv Opland and Military and Assistant Defense Attache Col. Eric F. Kelley from the Norwegian Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Kyle Ward, director of social studies and history professor at MN State Univ. Mankato, will speak on the history of the 99th. He is on the board of directors for the 99th Battalion Educational Foundation and is collaborating with Odd Lovoll on a forthcoming book, “Viking Battalion: The Norwegian-American’s War Against Hitler,” which looks at 99th Infantry Battalion history. Erik Brun, president of the 99th Foundation, will show photos and have rosters and data for the 99th.

Check the Sons of Norway Snore Lodge #70 …

More information to follow.

KidZ First Foundation is sponsoring the 8th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 17th from 6-9am. Register for this event by 4/9/22 and your child will get 10 eggs thrown in your front yard that morning. If they find an orange piece of paper, they will go to that business sponsor the next week for a special Easter present! Any questions, please call 218-681-5862.

2 Arenas with over 170 companies represented

Saturday, April 9th 10am to 6pm

Sunday, April 10th 11am to 5pm

Arctic Cat vs. Digi-Key Electronics hockey game. Concessions, prizes, free-will donation.

The Harlem Globetrotters will be at the Ralph Engelstad Arena here in Thief River Falls on March 17th!

Please join us for an Artist Reception with Betsy Saurdiff. Her work is featured in our exhibit at NCTC in Thief River Falls -- Celebrations: The Ceramic Art of Betsy Saurdiff.

Artist Reception Saturday, February 12 from 3 to 5 pm at the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Gallery at
NCTC in Thief River Falls. The exhibit is open through February 28.
Betsy Saurdiff lives in Grygla and studied Art and German at Bemidji State University and the University of Minnesota. Highlights of her career include two McKnight Fellowship Awards, two Merit Awards at the NW MN Arts Council exhibit and Art Advocate of the Year. She has sold her functional pottery at local businesses and art fairs. She recently retired from teaching and began selling her pottery online. You can find her at https://bettspottery.com/.

Saurdiff shared, “I really enjoyed the challenge of creating a new body of work for …

Ice Fest is a winter festival aimed to celebrate winter in Thief River Falls. It’s comprised of winter events such as a skating competition, hockey games, a fat bike ride and much more.

Click here for the full schedule of events! http://www.trfchamber.com/ice-fest

Get in the holiday spirit with beautiful music from our high school and middle school choirs on Saturday, Dec. 11th and Monday, Dec. 13th. Tickets are $10 at the door. Doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm.

Take the kids to meet Santa Claus at the VFW!

Get in the holiday spirit with beautiful music from our high school and middle school choirs on Saturday, Dec. 11th and Monday, Dec. 13th. Tickets are $10 at the door. Doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm.

Northland Community & Technical College’s aerospace site in Thief River Falls will welcome the community for a public open house on Saturday, December 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In conjunction with this event, a first-of-its-kind to northwest Minnesota REC Foundation Aerial Drone Competition (RADC), the 2021-22 Challenge: Downdraft 2, will be held featuring high school students from across the region.

Visitors to this event can test their metal riveting skills, fly small drones, explore the world of virtual reality, and compete in a paper airplane creation and flying contest to win some Northland gear. Take the opportunity to sit in the cockpit in one of many aircraft, explore Northland’s industry specific program offerings, and enjoy some refreshments.

Catch Jr. A Hockey action in Thief River Falls.

Catch Jr. A Hockey action in Thief River Falls.

Catch Jr. A Hockey action in Thief River Falls.

Catch Jr. A Hockey action in Thief River Falls.

"The biggest fashion event of the year" is back! Project Runway takes place on Sunday, November 14 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at the Legacy Event Center. Reservations are required. Call 218-681-3720 to reserve your $12 ticket.

Catch Jr. A Hockey action in Thief River Falls.

This event was created for all junk, vintage, & flea lovers to step foot in one building and get their" junk" on! We will have over 30+ vendors under one roof with one of a kind, whimsical, refurbished, & handmade creates!.

Catch Jr. A Hockey action in Thief River Falls.

Featuring Scott Pream, Leah Wattenphul, Scott Fricke, Ginger Kirkeby, Jeffrey Willis, Kari Conner, Michele Christensen, Rob Burkel. Directed by Wade Benson. Cash bar & snacks.

Tickets: $13. Available online at www.trfact.org or at the door each evening. Box office opens at 6 p.m.