Fargo Blues Festival
- Dates
- Expected July 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Newman Outdoor Field
- Price
- $40 to $75
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 20, 2026
The last Fargo Blues Festival was July 24 to 25, 2026, in Fargo, ND. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Fargo Blues Festival is held at Newman Outdoor Field in Fargo, North Dakota, home of the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks baseball club, with the stage placed in the outfield so people can spread out on the grass. The 2026 edition ran over two days, 24 and 25 July, with 13 bands including Bobby Rush, Joanne Shaw Taylor, The Cash Box Kings and Dwayne Dopsie. About 40 beer, food and gift booths are located across the concourse and the field.
How it works
In 2026 gates opened at 12 pm on Friday and 11 am on Saturday, with music from 1 pm on Friday and 11 am on Saturday and the headliner at 9 pm each night. Seating is festival seating on the grass with lawn chairs and blankets, plus bleacher seats, and a VIP ticket includes three meals, four beer vouchers, pop, water and access to the VIP tent and side stage seating. Wristbands are required to re-enter and must be worn at all times. Coolers and wagons are not allowed, and spray sunscreen and bug spray are not allowed in the stadium, only lotion. A campground in the Fargodome tailgate lot opens Friday at 8:00 am and closes Sunday at noon, first come, first served, with one pass per vehicle and a limit of four people.
Who it suits
Kids eight and under are free with a paid adult ticket, and a small kids' playground is by the East Gate. Camping and lawn chairs are allowed and encouraged. There are 40 handicap parking spots across the street from the main entrance, and event staff assist anyone who needs help.
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Listen
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Lineup
Here's who played in 2026:
Getting there
Nearest airport FAR.
How do I get to Fargo Blues Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Fargo Blues Festival. The nearest major airport is FAR, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
Amtrak's Empire Builder calls at Fargo station, 420 4th St N, about 1.7 miles south of Newman Outdoor Field (a short rideshare hop or ~35-minute walk). One train daily in each direction, but both call in the middle of the night: 3:29am toward St. Paul/Chicago and 4:13am toward Minot/Seattle-Portland, per the official Amtrak timetable, plan a late-night arrival buffer rather than a same-morning festival start.
Book / infoBy bus & public transit
Jefferson Lines' Fargo stop is at NDSU, 1201 University Drive N, roughly half a mile from Newman Outdoor Field, an easy walk even with camp gear on a cart. Direct daily service connects Minneapolis, St. Cloud, Detroit Lakes, Moorhead and Grand Forks among others, the standout budget option for anyone coming from the Twin Cities.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Hector International is only about 3 road miles northwest of Newman Outdoor Field, one of the shortest airport-to-festival hops in the dataset. Uber operates at FAR with pickup outside the terminal (Uber publishes a dedicated FAR pickup page), and local metered taxis also serve the airport. For most fly-in attendees without a hire car this is the practical door-to-door option, since no MATBUS route serves the airport terminal.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Cost Paid (cash or card accepted at the lot. Camping pass ($40 advance/$50 gate) includes free parking. "Festival parking is located in lots 'R' or 'HR', CASH OR CARD ACCEPTED. Parking is enforced by NDSU and there is no street parking and no parking in closed lots. Enter and exit the 'R' Lot from 17th Avenue North, at the west entrance on Albrecht Blvd." FAQ adds: "Parking and some vendors only accept cash" and "There are 40 handicap parking spots (blue flags) across the street from the main entrance." No prepay platform, pay at the lot. Note alcohol is banned in the NDSU parking lots (City of Fargo/NDSU police enforce).
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
Newman Outdoor Field
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at Fargo Blues Festival?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 2
Camping pass $40 advance / $50 at the campground, one pass per vehicle, max 4 people per vehicle, first-come first-served, camping runs Friday 8am to Sunday noon (no earlier setup, must vacate by Sunday noon). Pass includes free parking. Motorcycles: two allowed per campsite before an extra pass is needed. Tent camping is allowed only in the shelterbelt tree strip.
Vans explicitly listed among allowed vehicles; same per-vehicle pass.
Where can I stay near Fargo Blues Festival?
Budget stays 5
1101 38th Street North, Fargo, ND 58102
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates3825 9th Avenue Southwest, Fargo, ND 58103
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates3431 14th Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58103
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1340 21st Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58103
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates825 Main Avenue East, West Fargo, ND 58078
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 5
717 4th Street North, Fargo, ND 58108
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates215 Broadway, Fargo, ND 58108
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1024 40th Street South, Fargo, ND 58103
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates4303 17th Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58103
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates4338 20th Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58107
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 1
825 East Beaton Drive, West Fargo, ND 58078
Typically $170-300 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 2
2021 16th Street North, Fargo, ND 58102
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates1507 19th Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58102
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Quick answers
When is Fargo Blues Festival 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was July 24 to 25, 2026. The next one is expected in July.
How much are Fargo Blues Festival tickets?
$40 to $75 per person were the 2026 edition's prices. 2027 tickets are not on sale yet; prices will be confirmed when they go on sale.
Where is Fargo Blues Festival held?
Newman Outdoor Field, Fargo, ND.