Red River Valley Fair’s Sold-Out Final Night Concert Draws Record 12,800 for Worship with Lauren Daigle, Josiah Queen, and Nick Hall
Pulse North Dakota delivers powerful night of worship, faith, and community in Fargo
Fargo, N.D., July 14, 2025 —Pulse North Dakota, an initiative by global evangelistic ministry Pulse Evangelism, led by Evangelist, Founder & President Nick Hall, hosted a packed event on the final night of the Red River Valley Fair in Fargo, North Dakota, on July 13, 2025. The evening delivered an unforgettable experience of worship, music, and heartfelt testimony to a record 12,800 attendees—the largest grandstand event to date at the fair—drawing individuals from North Dakota, Minnesota, and beyond.
With performances by acclaimed Christian music artists Lauren Daigle and Josiah Queen , and a Gospel message from Evangelist Nick Hall, founder and president of Pulse, the night aimed to be an evangelistic opportunity to reach and impact the local community, in addition to faith-filled entertainment. There were 2,228 total Gospel responses at the event, signifying when someone gives their life to Jesus for the first time, rededicates their life, or asks a question about finding Jesus.
The success of the event was the result of a widespread effort. Leadership from the Red River Valley Fair and Pulse Evangelism, along with the contributions of local pastors, business partners, volunteers, and church members, all played a vital role in making the night possible. People from many local churches came not just to attend, but to bring family members, neighbors and friends to hear a message of hope found in the Gospel.
“God moved in a powerful way at the Red River Valley Fair,” said Hall. “From the music and activities to the Gospel message going out, there was a real sense that people were being stirred, encouraged, and impacted in positive ways. People were worshiping, praying, and saying yes to Jesus—and for Pulse, that’s what we’re all about. As my home state and where Pulse first began, North Dakota is a special place. I believe what started here will continue to change lives, churches, and communities across the region and beyond.”
Prior to the main concert, Pulse hosted free programming, including evangelistic training led by Hall and Trinity Queen, an evangelist and wife of Christian musician and Red River Valley Fair performer Josiah Queen. The free evangelism training equipped attendees with practical tools to confidently share their faith.
Pulse also hosted free afternoon programming ahead of the evening’s main concert and message. This included interactive, family-friendly entertainment featuring a StuntDudes BMX show, a Break Free Dance Crew performance, and music by Hope Worship, as well as Minneapolis hip-hop artist TRU-SERVA. The free programming concluded with an after-party performance by artist Seth Addison.
“It was a wonderful night at the Red River Valley Fair,” said Mike Slette, Pulse North Dakota Fargo Region Co-chair. “Josiah Queen opened the night, and it was clear the younger fans were very excited he was there. Nick Hall shared a message about going after the one lost sheep with the Gospel from Matthew 18 that included bringing an actual sheep from the fair up on stage. Lauren Daigle was incredible—her voice, her audience interaction, and the band that surrounds her were so amazing.”
Pulse North Dakota’s exclusive “Buy One, Bring One” promotion, which allowed anyone who purchased a ticket to request a free additional ticket to bring a friend or family member, expanded the concert’s reach, enabling hundreds to experience the night, many for the very first time.
“God moved powerfully in the hearts of people in North Dakota last night,” said Jo Satrang, Pulse North Dakota Director of Prayer Partnerships. “I witnessed countless prayers, including one for a woman with cancer. She ended up meeting Lauren Daigle, and then Lauren had the crowd of 12,800 pray for her during the event.”
To learn more about Pulse North Dakota, visit their website at www.pulsenorthdakota.com.
Pulse Evangelism is a global evangelistic ministry that exists to Make Jesus Known by reaching the lost and unleashing the evangelist. Founded in 2006 by Evangelist Nick Hall, Pulse advances the mission to bring Jesus to the pulse of a generation by every means possible. Through digital and in-person evangelism, prayer, and partnership with churches and other ministries, Pulse facilitates experiences—such as events, training, and resources—that share Jesus and equip others to do the same. Pulse is based in Minneapolis.
Nick Hall is an evangelist and the founder and President of Pulse Evangelism, an organization that exists to Make Jesus Known by reaching the lost and unleashing the evangelist. In 2004, Nick wrote a paper in his college English class titled “Pulse,” casting a vision to see his campus and generation transformed by the hope of Jesus. That paper sparked a student-led grassroots movement, which soon grew beyond the campus and led to the launch of Pulse Evangelism. Today, Pulse is a global movement that has reached over 721 million people worldwide with the Gospel through live events, digital outreach, local revival gatherings, and evangelism training. Nick is the author of “Reset” and also serves as the President and CEO of The Table Coalition and as a member of the Executive Committee of the National Association of Evangelicals. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and their three children.
