Events

Brett Young with Ashley McBryde

July 30, 2026

Essentia Health Plaza at the Lights, West Fargo, ND

Country Music Stars to Play on Midco Stage at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights. Ernest and Henning is excited to announce that country music artist Brett Young with Ashley McBryde will play live on MIDCO Stage at Essentia Health Plaza at the Lights.

38 Special with The Mavericks & Friends

August 14, 2026

Essentia Health Plaza at the Lights, West Fargo, ND

Rock Icons to Celebrate 50 Year Anniversary Tour on Midco Stage at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights.  50 years together. 20 million albums sold. More than 15 albums of guitar-driven southern rock, stacked high with hits like “Hold On Loosely,” “Caught Up In You,” “If I’d Been The One,” “Back Where You Belong,” and “Second Chance.” 38 Special is proof that there’s strength in numbers.

Bret Michaels

August 28, 2026

Grand Casino Hinckley Event Center, Hinckley, MN

Bret Michaels, legendary frontman of Poison, brings his “Live and Amplified” concert to Grand Casino Hinckley for a night packed with iconic rock anthems and unforgettable energy.With a career spanning over three generations, Michaels has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and delivered chart-topping hits, including the No. 1 crossover classic “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.” His performances feature fan-favorite hits like “Nothin’ but a Good Time” alongside his solo standouts.

Buckaroo TOO!

August 28 & 29, 2026

Essentia Health Plaza at the Lights, West Fargo, ND​

BUCKAROO is a country music festival featuring an array of artists from the multiple genres of country music.

Friday, August 28-Old Crow Medicine Show, Marty Stuart, The Band Loula, John Stone

Saturday, August 29-Sawyer Brown, Phil Vassar, Lorrie Morgan, Kelly & Sarah

Cypress Hill

September 19, 2026

Grand Casino Hinckley Amphitheater, Hinckley, MN

Cypress Hill are bringin’ Once Upon A Time in the Summer to Grand Casino Hinckley on Saturday, September 19. Join us in celebrating 35 years of the mighty Cypress Hill.

Thunder From Down Under

November 14, 2026

Grand Casino Hinckley Events Center, Hinckley, MN​

The blokes are making their way north, bringing their Down Under heat and signature style to the stage at Grand Casino Hinckley. Thunder From Down Under is a high-energy, interactive show packed with choreographed dance routines, playful moments, and plenty of charm.