Events

Events

Thief River Falls Visitors Guide

Upcoming Events

Cub Scout Day Camp
May 31st, 2025 at 10am to 4pm
TREK: Coffee and Conversation
June 3rd, 2025 at 8:30am to 9:30am
Music in the Park: Lydia Rose
June 10th, 2025 at 7pm to 8:30pm

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.


Upcoming Events



May 31st, 2025 at 10am to 4pm
Thief River Falls Curling Club- 815 3rd St. W

This event is open to Cub Scouts and Non-Cub Scouts for only $20. We do ask everyone preregister here https://scoutingevent.com/429-91759 and registration closes May 24. This should be a fun day event where youth can try leather working, build their own invention, archery, bb guns and more! A parent or guardian is required to stay during the event, and you must bring your own lunch. You can also check out our event on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/share/14zpkNZPLs/.

June 3rd, 2025 at 8:30am to 9:30am
The Carnegie Library | 102 Main Ave N.

Please join Advance Thief River, as they welcome Mayor Mike Lorenson for coffee and conversation. He’ll be talking about the City of Thief River Falls’ commitment to the small business community—and sharing the work the city is doing to support and strengthen local businesses.

Mayor Lorenson also wants to hear directly from small business owners. Your experiences, insights, and ideas are essential to shaping future strategies for growth and success in our region.

Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this is a valuable opportunity to connect, collaborate and be part of the conversation.

Let’s build momentum together—see you there!

June 3rd, 2025 at 7pm to 8:30pm
Floyd B. Olson Park Gazebo | 3rd St. and Knight Ave

Join Pioneer 90.1 Radio as they kick off the weekly Concerts in the Park music series! Each week, area performers entertain the crowd with their incredible music talents. If the chance of rain, concert will be moved to the TRF Eagles, located at 305 Red Lake Blvd. Concerts and broadcasts on Pioneer 90.1 are made possible by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

June 10th, 2025 at 7pm to 8:30pm
Floyd B. Olson Park Gazebo | 3rd St. and Knight Ave

Join Pioneer 90.1 Radio with their weekly Concerts in the Park music series! Each week, area performers entertain the crowd with their incredible music talents. If the chance of rain, concert will be moved to the TRF Eagles, located at 305 Red Lake Blvd. Concerts and broadcasts on Pioneer 90.1 are made possible by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

June 13th, 2025 at 6pm
Pioneer Village | 825 Oakland Park Rd.

Join the Antique Snowmobile Club of America for their Summer Meeting on Friday, June 13th at 6:00 pm at the Pioneer Village.

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June 13th, 2025 at 6pm
Rivers & Rails Brewing Co. | 324 2nd St. E

Join Rivers & Rails Brewing Co. as just $5 is all you need to dye anything you want. We'll have all you need. If you want to buy a shirt that night, we'll have some available for $10. So bring your shoes, shirts, towels, socks, or anything you want and we'll help you get started. Plan for around an hour and half to do this. We have to soak your the dye item for about an hour and then we'll get your shirt ready to be dyed. You'll take the shirt home in a plastic bag to sit for at least 24 hours and then wash it at home. We'll have all you need for this hippy good time!

June 14th, 2025 at 9am
Pioneer Village | 825 Oakland Park Rd.

Join the Antique Snowmobile Club of America for their public show, beginning at 9:00 am on Saturday, June 14th! There is a banquet at 5:00 pm, which needs an RSVP by Memorial Day. $20.00 a ticket | Tony: 1-218-839-3133 or Wyatt: 1-218-689-4788. There will also be a raffle drawing for a 1965 Lil Andy Snowmobile, auction of donated items, with all proceeds going back to fund ASCOA.

June 17th, 2025 at 7pm to 8:30pm
Floyd B. Olson Park Gazebo | 3rd St. and Knight Ave

Join Pioneer 90.1 Radio with their weekly Concerts in the Park music series! Each week, area performers entertain the crowd with their incredible music talents. If the chance of rain, concert will be moved to the TRF Eagles, located at 305 Red Lake Blvd. Concerts and broadcasts on Pioneer 90.1 are made possible by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Saturdays (until 27 September 2025) at 9am to 12pm
June 21st, 2025 at 9am
Floyd B. Olson Park | 3rd St. and Knight Ave

Join local bakers, farmers, artists and crafters as they sell locally grown (and made!) items. The Thief River Falls Farmer's Market is held each Saturday from June-September at 9 am until 12:00 pm.

June 24th, 2025 at 7pm to 8:30pm
Floyd B. Olson Park Gazebo | 3rd St. and Knight Ave

Join Pioneer 90.1 Radio with their weekly Concerts in the Park music series! Each week, area performers entertain the crowd with their incredible music talents. If the chance of rain, concert will be moved to the TRF Eagles, located at 305 Red Lake Blvd. Concerts and broadcasts on Pioneer 90.1 are made possible by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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June 25th, 2025 at 4pm to 9pm
Thief River Falls Regional Airport | 13722 Airport Dr.

The newly formed 132.59 Flying Club in partnership with the TRF Street Wizards Car Club will be hosting a Fly-in and Car Show on June 25th, 2025 from 4pm-9pm. The event will be located in the newly built Air Cargo Hangar at the Thief River Falls Regional Airport (13015 140th Street NE). See below for details and a QR code with directions. Burgers will be served for a free-will offering. Don't miss out on this fun opportunity to check out a mix of aircraft and classic cars!

June 26th, 2025 at 5pm to 9pm
LaFave Beach Park | Located at Taft St/Crocker Ave.

Join the Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce as they host the FIRST Annual LAFAVE BEACH BASH!

Hosted at the beautiful LaFave Beach Park, this event will feature live music, food trucks, vendors, a cornhole tournament, fishing, kayaking, and MORE!

July 1st, 2025 at 7pm to 8:30pm
Floyd B. Olson Park Gazebo | 3rd St. and Knight Ave

Join Pioneer 90.1 Radio with their weekly Concerts in the Park music series! Each week, area performers entertain the crowd with their incredible music talents. If the chance of rain, concert will be moved to the TRF Eagles, located at 305 Red Lake Blvd. Concerts and broadcasts on Pioneer 90.1 are made possible by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

July 8th, 2025 at 7pm to 8:30pm
Floyd B. Olson Park Gazebo | 3rd St. and Knight Ave

Join Pioneer 90.1 Radio with their weekly Concerts in the Park music series! Each week, area performers entertain the crowd with their incredible music talents. If the chance of rain, concert will be moved to the TRF Eagles, located at 305 Red Lake Blvd. Concerts and broadcasts on Pioneer 90.1 are made possible by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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July 16th, 2025 at 5pm to July 20th, 2025
Fairgrounds | 524 Barzen Ave.

Join us for the 2025 Pennington County Fair, July 16-20th. This year's theme is "Fair Vibes and Carnival Rides." For more details, head to the website!

July 22nd, 2025 at 7pm to 8:30pm
Floyd B. Olson Park Gazebo | 3rd St. and Knight Ave

Join Pioneer 90.1 Radio with their weekly Concerts in the Park music series! Each week, area performers entertain the crowd with their incredible music talents. If the chance of rain, concert will be moved to the TRF Eagles, located at 305 Red Lake Blvd. Concerts and broadcasts on Pioneer 90.1 are made possible by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

July 29th, 2025 at 7pm to 8:30pm
Floyd B. Olson Park Gazebo | 3rd St. and Knight Ave

Join Pioneer 90.1 Radio with their weekly Concerts in the Park music series! Each week, area performers entertain the crowd with their incredible music talents. If the chance of rain, concert will be moved to the TRF Eagles, located at 305 Red Lake Blvd. Concerts and broadcasts on Pioneer 90.1 are made possible by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

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Aug. 1st, 2025 at 4pm
Fairgrounds | 524 Barzen Ave.

Registration Time: 4:00-4:45 | Competition begins at 5:00 pm

General Admission to compete: $20
Children 12 & Under: $5

All proceeds will go to The Pennington County Humane Society

There will also be a separate containers for donations available at the sign up table, this will include donations towards our Local Food Shelf.

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Aug. 1st, 2025 at 8pm
Fairgrounds | 524 Barzen Ave.

Shirts & Skins is a Party/Variety/Cover Band. With a full stable of talented musicians & a deep song list of your Pop, Rock, Funk and Country favorites! They're ready to get the party started and blow you away with electrifying tunes and good vibes!

Aug. 2nd, 2025 at 12pm to 3pm
Fairgrounds | 524 Barzen Ave.

Join us at the Fairgrounds for an afternoon of family fun! More details to come.

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Aug. 2nd, 2025 at 5pm
Fairgrounds | 524 Barzen Ave.

Join the unique talents of these five band members as they kick off Saturday night's RiverFest performers. Their acoustic mix includes Gospel, Bluegrass, Country and Americana music. One of their original arrangements, “Barn Again!” was included in a collection of rural Americana for the Smithsonian Institute. Whether you're a long time fan or new to their sound, you will leave wanting more!

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Aug. 2nd, 2025 at 6pm
Fairgrounds | 524 Barzen Ave.

Join the Donny Dahl band, is they unleash unstoppable energy across rock, country, and pop hits!

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Aug. 2nd, 2025 at 8:30pm
Fairgrounds | 524 Barzen Ave.

One reviewer had this to say about the Trilogy Tribute Tour, "Classic rock tribute band with costuming and mannerisms true to form for each band the musicians are performing and representing. John Fogerty, The Doors, Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd were all unique, with instruments, light shows and tone adjusted to offer the audience a set of thrilling shows all in one" You won't want to miss their show, as they close out RiverFest 2025!

Aug. 5th, 2025 at 7pm to 8:30pm
Floyd B. Olson Park Gazebo | 3rd St. and Knight Ave

Join Pioneer 90.1 Radio with their weekly Concerts in the Park music series! Each week, area performers entertain the crowd with their incredible music talents. If the chance of rain, concert will be moved to the TRF Eagles, located at 305 Red Lake Blvd. Concerts and broadcasts on Pioneer 90.1 are made possible by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Aug. 9th, 2025 at 8am
Oakland Park | End of Baken St.

Since 2019, we've been bringing the fun and challenge of obstacle course racing to our hometown, here in Thief River Falls. Whether you're pulling out all the stops to vie for the Thor's Hammer trophy or laughing your way through the course with your friends, you will climb, swing, run, crawl, and slide your way through a variety of obstacles designed to challenge you mentally and physically. Let's leave that comfort zone behind and see what you're made of!

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City of Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce Advance Thief River Pioneer Radio TRF Radio The Times