Current plans
- At this time, we are not able to determine an exact timeline for the length of the pandemic and how long public health emergencies and protocols will be in place. Many of the protocols and guidelines that are currently in place would result in the postponement or cancelation of these events if they remain during the events season.
- Therefore, we will continue with planning for the West Fargo Street Fair, Cruise Nights, Taste of West Fargo and West Fest. We will monitor the situation with the assistance of local leaders, Fargo Cass Public Health, the North Dakota Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Protection to ensure we are able to make smart decisions.
- We will commit to announcing the final decision on each event at least one month before the actual event. The decision to cancel or postpone will be made based on 1) the public health guidelines that are active at the time the decision is made; and 2) the City of West Fargo resources available to support the event. Refunds will be issued for any payments that have been made for an event that is canceled due to COVID-19. Please remember, we do not issue refunds for event cancellation or changes due to weather.
| EVENT: | EVENT DATE: | CANCELLATION/POSTPONEMENT DECISION DATE |
|---|
West Fargo Street Fair | Saturday, June 13 | Wednesday, May 13 |
June Cruise Night | Thursday, June 18 | Monday, May 18 |
July Cruise Night | Thursday, July 16 | Tuesday, June 16 |
Taste of West Fargo | Thursday, August 6 | Monday, July 7 |
August Cruise Night | Thursday, August 20 | Monday, July 20 |
September Cruise Night | Thursday, September 17 | Monday, August 17 |
West Fest | Saturday, September 19 | Wednesday, August 18 |
Planning next steps
The Communications Department is also responsible for these events and for the communications and public information for the City of West Fargo and assists with the West Fargo Public Library, West Fargo Fire Department and West Fargo Police Department. During this time, the department’s time and resources are focused on the COVID-19 emergency. Due to this, we will be expanding the application period for all events to Wednesday, April 15, 2020. If you would still like to apply to participate in a City of West Fargo community event, please email events@westfargond.gov with how you would like to participate (food vendor, sponsor, exhibitor) to receive an application. If you have already applied you do not need to ask for an application. Final decisions will be made following this new deadline.