# Alerus Center Upcoming Events & Trade Show Calendar (2026–2027)

- **Canonical URL:** https://conventions.com/venues/alerus-center-grand-forks/events
- **Parent Venue Hub:** https://conventions.com/venues/alerus-center-grand-forks
- **VenueScore™:** 8.6/10 (Grand Forks Right-to-Work State Convention Campus)
- **Address:** Downtown Convention District, Grand Forks, ND
- **Labor Jurisdiction:** Right-to-Work State

Audit 3 verified 2026–2027 conventions, trade expositions, and technical congresses hosted at Alerus Center (Downtown Convention District, Grand Forks, ND)—complete with hall assignments, hotel rate compression, and direct links to each show's exhibitor and attendee guide.

## Upcoming Flagship Events & Annual Calendar at Alerus Center (3 Mapped Shows)
- **[Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase 2026](https://conventions.com/events/pride-of-dakota-showcase)** — Nov 13–14, 2026 | 4,000+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[International Crop Expo 2027](https://conventions.com/events/international-crop-expo)** — Feb 16–17, 2027 | 1,500+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **[Prairie Grains Conference 2026](https://conventions.com/events/prairie-grains-conference)** — Dec 9–10, 2026 | 1,000+ B2B Attendees | 7.6 / 10 Moderate Corridor Compression
- **Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase** (Food, Beverage & Hospitality Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-11-13 – 2026-11-14 | 4,000+ B2B Attendees | Alerus Center Executive Breakout Wing (12 Rooms) (24,000 sq. ft.) | $30–$41/sf (~$6,350 10×10 Est.)
- **International Crop Expo** (Manufacturing & Supply Chain Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2027-02-16 – 2027-02-17 | 1,500+ B2B Attendees | Alerus Center Grand Ballroom & General Session Plenary (28,800 sq. ft.) | $27–$35/sf (~$6,250 10×10 Est.)
- **Prairie Grains Conference** (Manufacturing & Supply Chain Trade Association & Conference Committee) — 2026-12-09 – 2026-12-10 | 1,000+ B2B Attendees | Alerus Center Executive Breakout Wing (12 Rooms) (24,000 sq. ft.) | $31–$41/sf (~$6,700 10×10 Est.)

## 12-Month Compression Matrix
- **JAN (Peak):** Q1 Flagship Trade Show Surge
- **FEB (Peak):** High Association & Expo Demand
- **MAR (Peak):** Peak Spring Convention Window
- **APR (Moderate):** Shoulder Openings Late April
- **MAY (Moderate):** Strong Late-May Negotiation Leverage
- **JUN (Value):** Summer Value Rates Begin
- **JUL (Value):** Maximum Room-Block & Space Concessions
- **AUG (Value):** High Availability & Value Pricing
- **SEP (Moderate):** Fall Season Kickoff
- **OCT (Peak):** Peak Q4 Enterprise Congresses
- **NOV (Moderate):** Early Nov Busy; Late Nov Value
- **DEC (Value):** Mid-December Corporate Value Window