FORDVILLE, N.D. — A town in northwest North Dakota welcomes visitors to a fall festival, unveiling a piece of art crafted by a regional artist.

Destination Fordville, a nonprofit with the goal of improving the city with family friendly activities, announced in a press release the Fordville Fall Festival will be held Saturday, Nov. 15.

“The Fordville Fall Festival is all about celebrating creativity, community and the small town spirit that makes our region shine,” the release said. “We’re proud to showcase our local talent and bring people together for a fun, family friendly evening.”

The festival starts with the unveiling of a mural created by Hilary Nowatzki as part of the Rendezvous Region Mural Series, supported by the Rendezvous Region Tourism Council, North Dakota Department of Commerce’s Vibrancy Grant, the North Dakota Council on the Arts’ Community Arts Access Grant and Destination Fordville, the release said. The mural is located on the lot next to City Hall. The unveiling will be held at 4 p.m.

Other activities and events include the Hotdish Hoedown and the Apple/Pumpkin Throwdown at the Wells Drinking Well from 4 to 6:45 p.m. There will also be apple bobbing, a tattoo station and games for both kids and adults. Hayrides will be offered outside the Community Center. There will also be firepits guests can use to make s’mores, the release said.

All events are free and open to the public.

The full schedule for the festival and updates regarding the events are available at Destination Fordville’s Facebook page.

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