Folkways envisions a world where everyone belongs and thrives with joy. We bring together artists, creators, entrepreneurs, and businesses in our community through immersive experiences and collaborations that spark connection, drive economic growth, and uplift quality of life. Join us in our vision to make Fargo the best small city in America.

We believe that a culture is the sum of conversations within its community, which is why we put a high priority on coffee dates. More than politicians and program leaders, we view the small-business owners, musicians, bartenders, and artists as keepers of a community’s culture. It’s for this reason that we come alongside these extraordinary folks and seek to understand how we might support them as they go about tending to culture.

We believe that a compelling culture instills a sense of belonging in a community. If we wrote ballads, launched businesses, and served beverages from a deep sense of belonging, how much more vibrant could our everyday lives become?