Discover FORKSful of flavor, finds & fun at ArtFest

On June 7 & 8, finding lots of good buys under Nodak skies is going to be literally a walk in the park! That's when ArtFest 2025 fills beautiful University Park with nearly 100 vendors selling pretty much whatever your heart desires – everything from paintings and printmaking to metals and mixed media. Be sure to come hungry, as a variety of food trucks will be serving up scrumptious snow cones, cheese curds, corn dogs, fry bread tacos, funnel cakes, kettle korn and more. Attendees can also enjoy a variety of live music on the main stage. More than just an event, ArtFest is a uniquely grand experience. It’s a place where creativity thrives, community bonds are strengthened and everyone leaves with a slightly lighter wallet. So, grab your plus-one and get ready for lots of fun in Forks!

Listed below are just some of the awesome food trucks and booths from which you can peruse, as well as the entertainment line-up for both days.

JEWELRY

Be.dangled // Website

Prairie Fairy Designs // Website

Bohemian Blu // Facebook

The Lemon Clay // Website

Jennifer Patterson Designs // Website

MIXED MEDIA

Easy Times // Facebook

Tan and Jay Creations // Facebook

Emma Katka // Website

Channel’s Designs // Website

Pride by Francis Pants // Facebook

PAINTING


Glaser Art // Website

Shanai Henna // Website

Esmeray Art // Website

ARThritis513 // Website

Tall Fox Studios // Website

TEXTILES/FABRIC

Dirt Roads Dakota // Facebook

NtsuabArt // Website

Sunflower Stitches // Website

Dakota TJ’s // Facebook

Jessica In Stitches // Website

NATURALS

GOC Rocks // Website

Northwoods Food Factory // Website

Billie’s Soap + Spa // Website

Barktastic Bakery // Website

HAGAR’S Viking Seasoning // Website

FOOD TRUCKS

Little Bangkok // Website

Elite Concessions // Website

OOF-da Tacos // Facebook

Something Sweet // Website

New Flavors/Steers // Facebook

MUSIC LINE-UP

Saturday, June 7

10 AM: Popejoy Jazztet

11 AM: Rod Bondy/Mark Ryan

12 PM: The Diers

1 PM: Maura Ferguson Music

2 PM: The Classic Swing Band

3 PM: The Classic Swing Band

4 PM: Allison Richards

5 PM: OWL

Sunday, June 8

10 AM: Oakland Grove

11 AM: Project : Constellation

12 PM: North Dakota Shakespeare Festival

1 PM: The HeatSeekers

2 PM: Mudbucket

3 PM: Penumbra

Find additional ArtFest details online. If you would like to learn more about all our awesome events, along with information on attractions, shopping, dining and lodging, go to VisitGrandForks.com. We also invite you to follow Visit Greater Grand Forks on Facebook and Instagram.

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