Summer Festivals
Fargo bursts open in summer. You will find festivals celebrating everything from beer and BBQ to vintage cars and Native Americans. Festivals offer a glimpse into the soul of Fargo.
Fargo is a strange little place, and isn’t afraid to admit so. Once a rough and rowdy frontier town ablaze with saloons and bordellos, Fargo is now a city of friendly folks and endearing peculiarities. Fargo is the largest city in North Dakota with over 100,000 residents. Attractions include the Plains Art Museum, Fargo Theatre and Bonanzaville.
Get ready to be inspired by a city that isn’t afraid to be a little bit different and shamelessly embraces the weird and wonderful with cheap flights to Fargo. Fargo is home to Hector International Airport (FAR), which is a 15-minute drive from the centre of downtown Fargo.
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Fargo bursts open in summer. You will find festivals celebrating everything from beer and BBQ to vintage cars and Native Americans. Festivals offer a glimpse into the soul of Fargo.
Pair beer with hymns and telescopes at Junkyard Brewing; watch a show at an art deco theatre; embark on a journey through the ages at Bonanzaville; or enjoy Pie Day.
Indie galleries, quirky shops, trendy eateries and art installations abound, while Alley Fair keeps the offbeat culture alive with outlandish celebrations of art, food and music.
Essential details you need to know before your trip
Country | United States of America |
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Currency | US Dollar |
Language | English |
Hub Airport | Hector International Airport (FAR) |
Airline | American Airlines / United Airlines |
Time Zone | GMT-6 / GMT-5 (summer) |
Travel Adaptor | Type A & B |
Fargo experiences a continental climate, with hot summers and snowy winters. Average temperatures range from 28 degrees Celsius in summer to 15 degrees Celsius in winter. Considerable rain falls during the spring and autumn months. The best time to visit Fargo is in summer (June to August) and autumn (September to November). Sublime weather settles over the city and the streets come to life with festivals and outdoor activities. Notable summer festivals include: Corks & Canvas, Streets Alive and the Red River Valley Fair. Winter (December to February) is a great time to visit if you want to experience a white Christmas and get your blood rushing with winter activities such as skiing and sledding. For cheap flights to Fargo, the best time to visit is during winter.
Average temperature (°C) & rainfall (mm) per month
Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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Low °C | -18°C | -15°C | -7°C | 0°C | 7°C | 13°C | 15°C | 14°C | 9°C | 2°C | -7°C | -15°C |
High °C | -8°C | -5°C | 2°C | 13°C | 21°C | 25°C | 28°C | 27°C | 22°C | 13°C | 3°C | -5°C |
Rainfall (mm) | 16 | 11 | 25 | 45 | 65 | 87 | 79 | 68 | 55 | 42 | 21 | 15 |
Step out onto the streets of Fargo and at first glimpse it will appear normal. But look a little closer and you will realise this is a city that is anything but ordinary.
Fargo is a city that has thrown caution to the wind and embraced its peculiarities and oddness. It offers a haven for the unconventional and unique. A place of singular experiences and one of a kind encounters.
Follow its peculiar rhythm and you will find yourself attending obscure parties celebrating art and music in backstreet alleyways and gazing through telescopes while sipping on beer. You will eat pie on Thursdays in honour of Pie Day and try rattlesnake and rabbit bratwurst. You will watch shows at 1920s Art Deco theatres and play volleyball in the snow. You will also discover offbeat music and eat lemon bars.
But most importantly, you will be captivated by this misfit of the Midwest and be inspired to reject the ordinary and embrace life’s eccentricities.
Fargo is the North of Normal and it is waiting for you.
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Fargo is a safe city. However, it is always a good idea to remain vigilant and use common sense when travelling to an unfamiliar place as crime can happen anywhere. Travel insurance to cover theft and medical expenses is recommended.
The biggest concern in Fargo is natural disasters such as storms, tornadoes and flooding. A siren warning system is set up in the city to alert residents to approaching tornadoes, severe weather and any other emergencies. Follow the news for updates in the event of such an emergency and follow emergency protocols. Tornadoes and flooding usually occur during the rainy seasons.
Proof of yellow fever vaccination is required if you are travelling from an area infected with yellow fever. Immunisations against Hepatitis B and rabies are recommended. Other routine and recommended vaccinations include MMR, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis, varicella and polio.
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