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Fergus Falls Chamber Celebrates 140 Years with Birthday Party at the Bigwood

By Derek Sidian Oct 30, 2026 | 9:36 AM

The Fergus Falls Chamber of Commerce 140th party. (Derek Sidian, KBRF News)

Fergus Falls, MN – On Thursday night, dozens of businesses and organizations from around the city came together to celebrate the Fergus Falls Area Chamber of Commerce’s 140th Anniversary.

The Chamber held a 140th Birthday celebration at the Bigwood Event Center with music, games, and a food competition. The Chamber also gave attendees a first look at the Legacy Videos showcasing the Fergus Falls business community that will begin rolling out in November.

Chamber President Lisa Workman says that having the support of Fergus Falls businesses for over 14 decades is incredible, “We’ve had a lot of businesses grow throughout that time and we’ve had more than 140 people here celebrating with us at our party tonight. It’s been amazing.”

Lisa says the people at the Chamber are excited to continue being stewards of the Fergus Falls business community for years to come.

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