Grand Forks is the largest sports, convention, and entertainment center between Minneapolis and Seattle. Its Alerus Center is the largest sports, entertainment, and convention facility in the upper Midwest. The facility includes more than 145,000 square feet of banquet, meeting, and exhibit space; adjustable concert seating for up to 22,000 people; 12 conference rooms; and a 26,000 square foot ballroom. Several local banquet halls, hotels, and restaurants also provide meeting facilities.
Convention Information: Alerus Center, 1200 42nd Street South, Grand Forks, ND 58203; telephone (701)792-1200. Greater Grand Forks Convention & Visitors Bureau, 4251 Gateway Drive, Grand Forks, ND 58203; telephone (701)746-0444; toll-free (800)866-4566