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Welcome to Fergus Falls! You've come to the right place if you're looking for an unforgettable vacation. From hiking and biking to fishing and boating, Fergus Falls has something for everyone. "Power On Your Adventure," and get ready to explore the land of 1,048 lakes!

THINGS TO DO

Whether your purpose is relaxing, participating, exploring or observing, Fergus Falls offers just what you need.

OUTDOOR RECREATION

Explore the outdoors

LODGING

Stay in Fergus Falls

SHOPPING

Home to many retailers

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

Variety of venues

CULTURE

MEETINGS

Plan your next event

SPORTS

Organizations & activities

Transit

Travel around the area

Upcoming Events

Otter Cove’s Festival of Lights presented by Leighton Media

December 4, 2024

Start the holiday season with Otter Cove Children’s Museum’s festive drive- and walk-through light show featuring 30+ displays from area...

Otter Cove’s Festival of Lights presented by Leighton Media

December 5, 2024

Start the holiday season with Otter Cove Children’s Museum’s festive drive- and walk-through light show featuring 30+ displays from area...

Otter Cove’s Festival of Lights presented by Leighton Media

December 6, 2024

Start the holiday season with Otter Cove Children’s Museum’s festive drive- and walk-through light show featuring 30+ displays from area...

Otter Cove’s Festival of Lights presented by Leighton Media

December 7, 2024

Start the holiday season with Otter Cove Children’s Museum’s festive drive- and walk-through light show featuring 30+ displays from area...

Otter Cove’s Festival of Lights presented by Leighton Media

December 8, 2024

Start the holiday season with Otter Cove Children’s Museum’s festive drive- and walk-through light show featuring 30+ displays from area...

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RECENT REVIEWS

Visit Fergus Falls does a great job supporting the community and bringing tourism to town! Fergus Falls is a beautiful place to raise your family!

Marie Noplos

Great Community. The Visit Fergus Falls staff can answer all your questions about the area and it's attractions.

Jeremy Nelson

I am a California native born and raised for 35 yrs. Last year we made the decision to move to Minnesota my husbands home state. He chose Fergus Falls because he knew I would love all the lakes and nature and plush green. He hit the nail on the head. We have been here almost a year this June and I’m in love with Fergus Falls. I I highly recommend visiting and enjoying all its beautiful scenery, people, history, shopping and food.

Colleen Schroeder

Visit Fergus Falls runs a tremendous organization and EXTREMELY knowledgeable about all of the phenomenal opportunities Fergus Falls offers. We are so lucky to have them in our community!

Annie Deckert

ABOUT FERGUS FALLS

Fergus Falls, Minnesota, offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and small-town charm, making it a memorable destination just 2.5 hours from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and one hour from Hector International Airport in Fargo, North Dakota. Visitors can explore scenic trails and waterways, perfect for hiking, fishing, and kayaking, or experience the city's vibrant arts scene, with galleries, theaters, and historic sites like the iconic Fergus Falls Regional Treatment Center. The downtown area boasts local shops, cozy cafes, and welcoming restaurants that make every visit feel like a warm escape. Whether you’re seeking outdoor adventure, cultural experiences, or a peaceful getaway, Fergus Falls has something special for everyone.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Get ready to be blown away by PK Mayo's incredible

Get ready to be blown away by PK Mayo's incredible talent! This Saturday at 7:30 PM, he'll be bringing his unique blend of country, rock, blues, and folk to the Center for the Arts. Grab your tickets now and prepare for a night to remember!
Tickets: www.fergusarts.org

Get ready to dance and sing along to the timeless

Get ready to dance and sing along to the timeless tunes of Fleetwood Mac! 💃🕺 Join us this Sunday at 6 PM for a magical evening at Kirkbride Park with Pamela McNeill's Rumours & Dreams! 🎶🌴 Bring your favorite chair, delicious food, and refreshing drinks. We'll have food trucks on site to satisfy your cravings. Let's relive the magic together! 🎸🎤 #FergusFalls #FleetwoodMac #LiveMusic #SummerNights #KirkbridePark #FoodTrucks #RumoursAndDreams #Concert #SundayFunday #visitfergusfalls #visitfergusfallsmn

Seeking two artists from New America, immigrant or

Seeking two artists from New America, immigrant or refugee communities to demonstrate and share about their cultural artform! The program is called "Connecting Cultures Through Creativity" This is a paid opportunity where each artist will be paid a $250 stipend. This opportunity is open to artists based in Minnesota of any medium and we would be so grateful to have your help in spreading the word! Find out more here:
https://bit.ly/WW2024CallforArtists

Calling All Jimmy Buffett fans! Do we have a treat

Calling All Jimmy Buffett fans!
Do we have a treat for YOU!
Sunday, August 4 6pm
Opening 5pm Local talent: Mylie Piekarski!
fergusarts.org

Hey KIDS and Everyone who's YOUNG AT HEART! Come o

Hey KIDS and Everyone who's YOUNG AT HEART!
Come on out to the Kirkbride - behind the tower for this fun, interactive, FREE Children's Concert: THE DOLLIPOPS!
#freeconcert #thedollipops #seeyouthere #visitfergusfalls #visitfergusfallsmn

Celebrate creativity during our open house this Fr

Celebrate creativity during our open house this Friday, July 26th, from 3:30-7pm. Enjoy free snow cones, live music, art experiences, and more! Stop by to see all of the exciting changes happening at the Creative Arts Center (CAC) to make it into a fantastic art space for our community! We can't wait to see all of you there!

Join the Otter Tail County Historical Society for

Join the Otter Tail County Historical Society for an exterior tour of the Fergus Falls State Hospital on Friday, August 2, 7 p.m.

Designed as a single unit, the State Hospital is an architectural icon that mimics the architectural concepts of Dr. Thomas Story Kirkbride, a 19th century pioneer in the mental health field. Well known Minnesota architect Warren B. Dunnell translated Kirkbride’s ideas into a building plan.

From its opening in July 1890 to its closing in 2009, the State Hospital dominated the economic, social and cultural fabric of the region. With no interior access allowed, we are doing the next best thing by touring the exterior. As people walk around the massive complex we will examine stories, people and events that have largely been ignored. The hospital’s history is complex and often uncomfortable, but with its future hanging in the balance it is imperative we keep this history alive.

Meet at the western most part of the hospital and park in the Government Services parking lot. Cost for the tour is $10 with proceeds benefiting the Otter Tail County Historical Society.

“In 1894, a group of thirteen congenial neighbor

“In 1894, a group of thirteen congenial neighbors in Fergus Falls, Minnesota bought a forty-acre tract of land on the North shore of Swan Lake, five miles southeast of town.” George B. Wright’s son Vernon sold them the property. The original members were E.E. Adams, F.J. Evans, G.B. Lowry, F.G. Barrows, F.H. Straub, Richard J. Angus, C.C. Warfield, C.D. Wright, C.J. Wright, W.L. Parsons, H.M. Wheelock, E.A. Jewett, G.O. Welch. They called themselves the Swan Lake Club. Today SLC members, many descendants of the original signers, are inspired by Swan Lake to relax and create. Come and enjoy the artistry of members, family, & friends of Swan Lake Club.
Works by the following artists are included in this special exhibit: Robert Hyslop, Therese Sexe, Wayne & Andrea Enquist, Vernon Ames Wright, Kate (Wilson) Wright, Ann Tileston Wright, Malcolm Cyrus Wright, George Hage, Fahey Franzen, Berta Baker, Jenny (Larson) Piazza, G. “Mark” Lowry, Charles “Rolla” Wright, Florence (Brown) DeBruyn, Marlene Dorneick-Hayes, Gita (Vaswani) Simoes, Helen “Eve” (Brown) Faes, Janel (Brown) Walker, Anjlee Tostenson, Krystl K. DeBruyn, Jona M. Brown, Breanna Stout, Karen Seashore.
This exhibit will be on view at the Otter Tail Historical Society Museum July 23- August 31. Monday -Friday 10AM-4PM and Saturdays 10AM-2PM.
See you there!