SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2026

In the summer of 2019, Allison Park was dedicated in the memory of Allison Marvin and the spirit of all the children of the north country. Now, we commemorate the anniversary of the park annually with Northborn Music Festival!

8 AM

Start your day off right with Christina Petersen from Warroad Body and Balance as she instructs Yoga in the Pavilion! Get your workout in before a day of fun at Allison Park! Everyone 21+ will receive a champagne mimosa with the purchase of your ticket! Anyone under 21 will receive a non-alcoholic mimosa! Class starts at 8am and runs for about 45 minutes. Please bring your own yoga mat.

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10 AM

Get ready to cheer, clap, and sing along as the 12th Annual Northborn Talent Competition (formerly Warroad Sings) kicks things off on the stage! Singers from all over northwest Minnesota will grab the mic and bring their best in two age groups—ages 13–20 and ages 21+. Judges will be listening closely, and the top three in each division will snag cash prizes. Big voices, big talent, and lots of fun—don’t miss it!

Prizes:

1st Place: $250
2nd Place: $150
3rd Place: $100

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FREE OF CHARGE TO THE PUBLIC!

1:00 pm

Stephen Kiz & Ray Bach - Accordionist & Clarinet Duo

Stephen Kiz is a Winnipeg born accordionist who studied with Ted Komar and Len Hunchak. During his studies, Steve competed in several Canadian and Accordionist and Teachers Guild competitions in Winnipeg, Toronto, St Louis and Chicago bringing home several trophies. Appearing across western Canada and in the United States of America, Kiz has performed both as a soloist and with various groups for the Folklorama Talent agency.

From 2001 to 2008 he was a rehearsal accordionist and conductor/arranger for the Ukrainian National Federation School of Dance. Wiz has been involved with Folklorama for over twenty-five years performing at and arranging for such pavilions as Italy/Sicily, Alpine (German/Austrian), Brazil, Kiev (Ukrainian) and most recently, the Spirit of Ukraine pavilion. Wiz currently leads and arranges for several of his own groups including the BMW (Bavarian Musik Werks) band, the BMW Dixieland Band and the BMW Brass Band. He is also active in several other projects as an arranger and accordionist including the Dennis Nykoliation Band, the High-Profile band and Melos Folk Ensemble.

2:30 pm

Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome

Fargo’s hottest classic rock, horn band. This 12-piece (six horns, keyboards, bass, drums, guitar, male & female vocals) performs the best of the classic horn from Chicago, Blood Sweat and Tears, Blues Brothers, Average White Band, Genesis, Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, Phil Collins, James Brown, Commodores and Earth Wind and Fire. Their setlist also includes tunes from Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Santana, Swing Out Sister, David Sanborn, Brand New Heavies, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Kool & The Gang, Isley Brothers, BB King, Maceo Parker, Billy Idol, Peter Gabriel, Rufus and more!

5:15 pm

The Faster Horses

The Faster Horses have quickly established themselves as one of the most exciting and compelling live acts in country music today. While they’ve opened for a range of national headliners currently dominating the airwaves, what truly sets them apart is the electric connection they build with every crowd—earning standing ovations at every show and turning first-time listeners into lifelong fans.

Performing primarily original material, The Faster Horses have been drawing massive crowds across the country on their own headlining national tour, consistently breaking attendance records at county fairs and festivals. Their momentum is fueled not by hype, but by authentic artistry, tireless work ethic, and songs that hit home. In the words of the band:

“We don’t show up to play 15-second clips of songs. We’re here to take people on a 90-minute journey—and that’s exactly what we do.” With thousands of shows under their belts accumulatively and a reputation for delivering emotionally resonant, high-energy, and unforgettable sets, The Faster Horses continue to raise the bar for what a modern country band can be—real, relentless, and ready to bring the house down.

8:00 pm

The Fabulous Armadillos

The Fabulous Armadillos came out of their shell in 2006 and have since established a large and loyal following in Minnesota and beyond with their spot on recreations of songs from many genres of music from Country to Motown to Heavy Metal to 70's Soft Rock and play them just like you remember. Close your eyes and you are listening to all those vinyl records again or your AM/FM radio. The idea of the Fabulous Armadillos started with a diverse group of musicians who came together to perform "themed" concerts at the Pioneer Place On Fifth Theater in St. Cloud, MN. Themes like "One Hit Wonders", "Woodstock", "Motown", "Singer/Songwriters", "Stadium Rock" and more. They have now played 100's of themes at that theater as well as many regional venues in the Midwest and even in Mexico! Each show gaining them new fans and enjoying their brand of fun and entertaining, yet musically spot on performances. They have brought hundreds of special guests in for their theme shows comprising of local and national talent. COME OUT OF YOUR SHELL and see what everybody has been talking about!