Fargo, ND

North Dakota Horse Park

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North Dakota Horse Park is a large Fargo race and event facility with grandstand infrastructure and a rentable 6,400-square-foot pavilion. The property can handle about 5,000 patrons overall, while the pavilion holds around 300 for receptions, giving country and rock bands real festival-scale possibilities. It is an all-ages setting where performers need the projection and pacing to carry a large, open event crowd.

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602-695-9230

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Capacity
5,000
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
Country, Rock
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5180 19th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102, United States
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602-695-9230
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