Chester Fritz Auditorium Parking

3475 University Avenue, Grand Forks, North Dakota 58202

Please remember allow plenty of time prior to your event as traffic is known to be considerably busier than normal at times of Chester Fritz Auditorium events in Grand Forks. 

Chester Fritz Auditorium is located at 3475 University Ave Stop 9028 Grand Forks, ND 58202-9028. If you are driving in to see the show, make sure to give yourself at least 30 minutes to find parking and make it to your seat.

Directions 

Northbound on I-29 (from Fargo)

  • Take I-29 North to Grand Forks.
  • From I-29, take EXIT #140 (DeMers Avenue Exit), head EAST approximately 1 BLOCK to set of traffic lights.
  • Turn LEFT (North) onto 42nd STREET at the stoplight.
  • Turn RIGHT (East) onto UNIVERSITY AVENUE approximately 6 BLOCKS.
  • Turn RIGHT (South) onto YALE DRIVE. The Chester Fritz Auditorium will be on your right.
  • The loading dock is on the Southwest corner of the building. Bus parking is just west of the loading dock for 2 buses

Southbound on I-94 (From Canada)

  • At Canadian Border, take I-29 South to Grand Forks.
  • From I-29, take EXIT #141 (Highway 2/Gateway), head EAST approximately 2 BLOCKS to set of traffic lights.
  • Turn RIGHT (South) onto 42nd STREET to a stoplight.
  • Turn LEFT (East) onto UNIVERSITY AVENUE approximately 6 BLOCKS.
  • Turn RIGHT (South) onto YALE DRIVE. The Chester Fritz Auditorium will be on your right.
  • The loading dock is on the Southwest corner of the building. Bus parking is just west of the loading dock for 2 buses.

Eastbound on Highway 2 (from Devils Lake)

  • At Devils Lake, take Highway 2 East to Grand Forks.
  • From Highway 2 (East), turn RIGHT (South) onto 42nd STREET to a stoplight.
  • Turn LEFT (East) onto UNIVERSITY AVENUE approximately 6 BLOCKS.
  • Turn RIGHT (South) onto YALE DRIVE. The Chester Fritz Auditorium will be on your right.
  • The loading dock is on the Southwest corner of the building. Bus parking is just west of the loading dock for 2 buses.

Westbound on Highway 2 (From Duluth)

  • At Duluth, take Highway 2 West to Grand Forks.
  • From Highway 2 (West), turn LEFT (South) onto 42nd STREET to a stoplight.
  • Turn LEFT (East) onto UNIVERSITY AVENUE approximately 6 BLOCKS.
  • Turn RIGHT (South) onto YALE DRIVE. The Chester Fritz Auditorium will be on your right.
  • The loading dock is on the Southwest corner of the building. Bus parking is just west of the loading dock for 2 buses.

Parking 

While there is parking available around the auditorium, it fills up quickly especially as the university grows and develops. Follow these tips to make sure you can find great parking for your upcoming show or event.

  • Come early. Leave yourself ample time to park and get into the auditorium. Parking staff is on-site one and one-half hours before the start of an event. The earlier you arrive, the better your parking options will be. 
  • Carpool if necessary. The number of parking spaces at the Fritz is limited. The fewer cars competing for these spaces the better for everyone involved. 
  • The Fritz will once again have preferred parking options available for purchase. Please inquire with the Box Office at 701.777.3000 if you are interested in a Friend of the Fritz parking.