Fargo Monthly

Summer isn't over yet! Discover the charm of Lakes Country with our latest guide to the lakes area! Learn about the must-visit spots, best lakeside eats and retail, where to stay, and more—all just a stone's throw from the FM area. Ready for your next adventure? Check it out!

https://fargomonthly.com/explore-lakes-country-with-fargo-monthlys-getaway-guide/

🍴🏆 Ready, set, devour! The August issue of Fargo Monthly is live and it’s real tasty… with the Fargo Monthly Flavor Awards! 🏆🍴

This foodie showdown is back, dishing out the best flavors Fargo-Moorhead has to offer. From classic pizza and burgers to infamous drinks and desserts, we’ve got a feast of local creativity on every page—and the best part? It’s all voted on by you! More photos to come, for now—dig in! Check out the link below!

Congrats to the winners, including The Toasted Frog - Fargo, BernBaum's, JL Beers South Fargo, Drekker Brewing Company, Little Brother, Marge's Bar, Brew Bird Fargo, Thunder Coffee, Nichole's Fine Pastry & Café, Spaghetti Western , Blackbird Woodfire, Kroll’s Diner – Fargo, Wasabi, Plaza Azteca Fargo, and Uncorked Lounge .
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Get the full rundown on Drekker Brewing Company's DrekkerFest, check out our look at 1PrettyRicky's newest visual mixtape—PÖV, read an exclusive interview with local YouTube personality Scott Cramer, hear from Jenny Sheets in her monthly column, meet local maker Rebuild Self-care Boutique, and more!
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cover design: Kimberly Cowles
cover photo: Geneva Nodland
cover feature: JL Beers South Fargo's JL Burger

Fargo Monthly August 2024 This month, we taking readers on a tour of the best of the best food and drink of Fargo-Moorhead through the Flavor Awards! Voted on by the community, gathered by yours truly—let's dig in!

Check out Fargo Monthly's exclusive peek inside the CboysTV's compound! From packed shops to a demolition graveyard, get a behind-the-scenes look at some of your favorite viral moments. Ready for a tour? Read the full story here!

https://fargomonthly.com/exclusive-tour-inside-the-playgrounds-of-local-youtube-stars-cboystv/

✨ Discover the art of goldsmithing with Wimmer's Diamonds' very own, Paul and Brenda! With decades of dedication, they ensure every piece to leave Wimmer’s isn’t just complete, but that they're proud of it too. Learn more about Wimmer's goldsmith services below!

https://fargomonthly.com/local-goldsmiths-passion-at-wimmers-diamonds/

🎉 Heading to WE Fest this year? Don’t miss out on the essentials! 🌟 Check out the OFFICIAL guide to everything you need to know before you go—from parking tips to camping must-haves. Check out all the details to make your festival experience unforgettable!

Your Guide To WE Fest 2024 | Fargo Monthly Food, camping, what to do in between—here's what you need to know before you go!

🌊☀️ Dive into summer with the July issue of Fargo Monthly—now online!

This month, join our editor, Geneva, as she takes you on a sun-soaked tour through lakes country. Whether you’re craving a lakeside bite, searching for unique local shops, or planning your next summer outing, we’ve got your go-to guide for the best spots in the lakes area! And, on theme with the lakes issue, check out an exclusive tour through the Cboys compound with behind-the-scenes commentary from CJ and Ben!

Plus, sip, splash, & savor with D-S Beverages' summer drinks, peek inside the new Drawing Room Fargo, learn about some of the magic of Wimmer's Diamonds' goldsmiths, and more!

Ready for a summer adventure? Read below!

Cover Design: Kimberly Cowles
Cover photo: Geneva Nodland

Some of our wonderful features this month include: Fill Thy Cup, 3 Fingers Pub at Hawley Lanes, Minnesota Slice, Tony's SuperValu, Lake Park Liquors, Alsager Meats, Mabel’s Mercantile, Buggy Wheel Antiques, Pit 611, Mi Cartagena Cafe, Red Willow in Detroit Lakes, Holmes Art Cellar, Bucks Mill Brewing, The Ice Cream Truck, Bluebird Books, Becker Pet & Garden and The Candy Store, SuLaines Antique Mall, Vintage N Vogue, The BackYard Station, Spanky's Stone Hearth, Bongards Premium Cheese - Perham, MN, 1894, North Pines Market, Brew Ales & Eats, Nest, Goose Gang, Wild Goose, Periwinkle, Big Pine Books, The Williams Company Store, Carr’s Supermarket, A Step Up Thrift Boutique, Blackboard, Ditterich Mercantile and Family Farm, Elm Street Boutique, MW Pastry, Otter Coffee And Ice Cream, Lakes Fit, Big John's Pelican Pizza, Pass It On Thrift Shop- across from the library., Pelican Rapids Pool Hall, Lakeland General Store, Garden Pleasures, Hillbillies One Stop Shop Home of Hillbillies Ice Hole, and more!

Fargo Monthly July 2024 This month we're traveling across the iconic lakes country—come along as venture through the best of the best!

Who reigns supreme in Fargo? 🌟 Is it Brew Bird Fargo, Revival Specialty Coffee Bar, or another local favorite? Vote for the best overall establishment for the Fargo Monthly Flavor Awards! What about the top new hot spot? Revival Specialty Coffee Bar or Lounge... or another? You decide! Vote now!
https://fargomonthly.com/flavor-awards/

Who reigns supreme in Fargo? 🌟 Is it Brew Bird Fargo, Revival Specialty Coffee Bar, or another local favorite? Vote for the best overall establishment for the Fargo Monthly Flavor Awards! What about the top new hot spot? Revival Specialty Coffee Bar or Uncorked Lounge ... or another? You decide! Vote now!
https://fargomonthly.com/flavor-awards/

🍳 Morning munchies matter! Which one is the best? is it's BernBaum's Bacon, Egg + Cheese or Marge's Diner Fargo's classic breakfast plate—your morning favorite needs your vote! Plus, the sushi showdown continues! Will Kobe's Japanese Cuisine Fargo's Angel Roll, its Olympic Roll, or Wasabi's Corona Roll take the top spot? Your vote decides!

https://fargomonthly.com/flavor-awards/

The perfect pizza doesn't exi—or does it? 🍕 You decide, is it Blackbird Woodfire's Sausage Apple or Duane's House of Pizza's Three Meat pizza? Cast your vote and let the best slice win!
☕ It's also time to wake up and smell the coffee competition! It's a toss-up between Revival Specialty Coffee Bar's Sheyenne at Night, Young Blood Coffee Co.'s Brown Sugar Oatmilk Latte, and Thunder Coffee's classic latte—which brew will you crown Fargo's best? Vote now!
https://fargomonthly.com/flavor-awards/

🍴What's the best way to start your meal? With Fargo's finest appetizers, of course! But, which is it? The Irish Eggrolls from O'Kelly's Bar and Grill or the Cheesy Fried Pickles at The Toasted Frog - Fargo—your starter is waiting for your vote! Also, vote for Fargo's best salad—will it be Brew Bird Fargo's BB Cobb or Teddy's Eatery & Back Alley Bar's Smoked Salmon Salad? Lettuce celebrate the best! 🥗

https://fargomonthly.com/flavor-awards/

🌮 Taco 'bout delicious! Is it the Quesabirria from El Vaqueros, the Crispy Fish Taco from Vinyl Taco Fargo, or the authentic Street Tacos from Plaza Azteca that deserves the crown? Cast your vote now! Plus, let's cheers to Fargo's best cocktails! Are you a fan of The Noble Hare’s Love Lasso, 701 eateries' Lingonberry Sour, or the bartender's choice at Marge's Bar? Your vote can crown the cocktail!

https://fargomonthly.com/flavor-awards/

🎉 Last call to make your mark on Fargo's culinary scene! 🎉 Today is your final chance to vote in the Fargo Monthly Flavor Awards. Don't miss out—let your favorite flavors win! Vote now! fargomonthly.com/flavor-awards/

First up, it's a sandwich showdown! 🥪 Who stacks up the best? Brew Bird Fargo is our top contender, but which sandwich will take it all? Southern Drawl's smoky goodness, Thai'd Up's exotic flavors, or Flyin' East's crispy delight? Vote for your favorite now!
https://fargomonthly.com/flavor-awards/

🎤🎉 Exciting news from WE Fest! We're all ears with their new 'We Hear You' campaign—transforming YOUR feedback into festival magic! Get ready for bigger thrills, enhanced spaces, and the community vibes you've asked for at Soo Pass Ranch. Dive into the details and see what's new this year below!

https://fargomonthly.com/we-fest-launches-we-hear-you-campaign/

WE FEST Launches "We Hear You" Campaign! | Fargo Monthly WE FEST has launched the "We Hear You" campaign, actively transforming festival-goer feedback into tangible improvements—check it out!

Discover how Folkways is transforming our communities one place at a time! The first part of our journey uncovers the magic behind placemaking—check it out!

https://fargomonthly.com/learn-about-folkways-placemaking/

Festival Fashion Alert! 👗👢

We've teamed up with WE Fest to bring you the hottest country concert looks for all ages, courtesy of Drift.clothingco. Whether you're a seasoned festival-goer or a first-timer, we've got you covered from head to toe!

Check out our latest article for a full breakdown of these show-stopping outfits and get ready to rock WE FEST in style. 🤠✨

https://fargomonthly.com/we-fest-fits-at-any-age/

WE Fest Fits At Any Age! | Fargo Monthly Your Go-to Guide For WE Fest Outfits in your 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s!

👀 Some high-profile interviews coming from our sister mag, Fargo INC, this year—this is one of many, check them out!

Check out our exclusive interview with the head of the SBA Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman.
https://fargoinc.com/sba-administrator-and-whitehouse-cabinet-member-sees-nd-as-important-ag-hub/

Summer's calling and Budweiser's answering! 🍻 Whether you're lighting up the grill or chilling under fireworks, make Bud part of your summer adventures. Celebrate with D-S Beverages!

https://fargomonthly.com/celebrate-summer-with-a-classic-budweiser/

🍴🎉 Wrap up your nominations! 🎉🍴 Today is the FINAL day to submit your favorites for the Fargo Monthly Flavor Awards. Head over to fargomonthly.com/flavor-awards and tell us who deserves the title!

Meet the essential workers who keep The City of Fargo - Government thriving. From safety to our quality of life, their dedication is the backbone of our community. Read their inspiring stories and see how they make Fargo a better place for us all!

https://fargomonthly.com/how-city-of-fargo-essential-workers-shape-our-city/

📢 Attention Foodies! 📢 It's now or never to nominate for the Fargo Monthly Flavor Awards. Have a beloved dish or spot? Make sure they get the kudos they deserve by nominating them at fargomonthly.com/flavor-awards. Last day to nominate is July 1!

🌟 Top Spot Triumph! 🌟 The Fargo Monthly Flavor Awards are on a quest to crown the FM area's BEST overall establishment! Does a local spot consistently impress with its food, service, and atmosphere? Whatever kind of venue, shine a spotlight on your top pick and nominate it here—https://fargomonthly.com/flavor-awards. Tag the establishment below, and let’s rally the community to honor the top establishment of the metro!

🕹️🎉 Rediscover the thrill of the game with Bill and Emily Brooks' Fargo Pinball! From arcade classics to cutting-edge machines, they're driving joy and nostalgia across the FM area. Why not flip your next night out to something unexpectedly fun? Learn more about the venture here!

https://fargomonthly.com/the-brooks-fargo-pinball-springs-into-action/