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
NordicFest begings on May 11th with Uff Da Day at Pioneer Village 11Am-4pm. $3 per person. Viking Re-enactments, Lefse Demonstrations, Norwegian Foods & More.
Monday, May 13 – Movie at NCTC Auditorium. 7:00 PM. “Becoming Astrid”
– A biographical story of Astrid Lindgren, beloved Swedish author of Pippi Longstocking,
among other books for children and young adults. Freewill donation.
Tuesday, May 14 – Thief River Falls Public Library 6:30 PM. Ross Sutter:
ScandinavianAmerican
Tunes. Sutter plays guitar, button accordion and dulcimer
and sings a wide variety of songs from his own family and from many trips to
Nordic countries. Humorous stories complete this familyfriendly
show. Free.
Wednesday, May 15 – Syttende Mai Smorgasbord – torsk and pork chop buffet
dinner. $15. Serving 67
PM at the Eagles Hall. Reservations REQUIRED by May
8 to 2186860733.
200 tickets only.
Friday, May 17 – Nordic Fest DANCE at the Eagles, TRF – …
Check out over 100 vendors at the Ralph Engelstad and Huck Olson Arenas for amazing home, sport and family items. This is northwest Minnesota's top vendor event! You don't want to miss it!
January 31, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Larissa Fitzgerald, (571) 499-3880, lafitzgerald10@gmail.com
Candlelight Ski & Owl Prowl
On Saturday, February 17th, the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association will be hosting a Candlelight Ski and Owl Prowl at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge near Erskine, MN from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The timing of this event will coincide with the breeding season of several local owl species, and hopefully clear skies and moderate temperatures!
The Refuge’s Golden Pond and Church Lake trails will be groomed and lighted for this event. Visitors will be able to ski, snowshoe, or walk the trails during this event. There will be several pairs of adult and child size skis as well as snowshoes available for visitors to use free of charge on a first come, first served basis. Even though luminaries will be lit along the trails, we recommend that visitors bring …
Great craft show with area vendors.

Invite your friends to join our TRFSC Skaters in a Community Spooky Skate, showcasing your favorite costumes from the cutest to the scariest and everything in between!
Costume Contest & Learn to Skate Registration!
Sponsored by TRF Skating Club!
Hockey equipment not allowed.
Rentals available at Legends Sporting Goods
Sponsored by Kidz First Foundation
A live music and fun activities event for the whole family. Of course it will have some of the finest brews from MN and ND.
Head out to the Floyd B Olson Park Gazebo to listen to McNasty Brass. Bring a chair!
Head out to the Floyd B Olson Park Gazebo to listen to High 48's. Bring your own chair!
Head out to the Floyd B Olson Park Gazebo to listen to Downtown Horns. Bring your own chair!
Head out to the Floyd B Olson Park Gazebo to listen to Tami Lee & the Northern Lights. Bring your own chair.