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One Month!

Highly Irregular Fargo Week kicks off in one month!

Get your works ready to share starting Sunday, July 13, at 12 am EDT. The AO3 collection will remain open for submissions until Sunday, July 20, at approximately 11:59 pm EDT.

You can also share your creations on Tumblr using the tag #hifargoweek2025 and/or by mentioning @hifargoweek in your post. Eligible works shared during the week will be reblogged here ASAP.

To make sure your work is eligible, please check the rules.

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Highly Irregular Fargo Week 2025

Highly Irregular Fargo Week is a weeklong fanworks event celebrating rare characters in both the FX series Fargo and the 1996 Coen Brothers movie which inspired it.

The third annual event will run from Sunday, July 13, to Sunday, July 20, 2025 — because a week with eight days is highly irregular.

OPTIONAL SCHEDULE:

SUNDAY: Backstories MONDAY: Characters with Zero AO3 Works TUESDAY: Rarepairs* WEDNESDAY: Missing Scenes THURSDAY: Movie Characters FRIDAY: Never Met in Canon SATURDAY: “The future is…” BONUS DAY: Highly Irregular

*see below for more information on rarepairs

What counts as a highly irregular character?

Highly irregular characters are rare characters. For the purposes of this event, characters with under 50 works in the Fargo (TV) and Fargo (1996) tags on Archive of Our Own (AO3) as of this posting are considered rare.

For reference, the currently ineligible characters are: Mr. Wrench, Mr. Numbers, Gator Tillman, Lorne Malvo, Lester Nygaard, and Molly Solverson.

Can my work include a non-rare character?

Non-rare characters may be mentioned or appear briefly, but the major focus of the work should be on at least one rare character. Basically, if the non-rare character’s appearance would warrant them being tagged on AO3, they feature too prominently.

What if my work focuses on a rarepair?

This is a rare character event, not a rarepair event. However, rarepair works are welcome as long as the pairing doesn’t include any non-rare characters.

So, for example, Nikki Swango/Mr. Wrench would be ineligible, because while the pairing itself has under 50 works on AO3, Mr. Wrench as a character has over 50 works. 

Are crossovers allowed?

Crossovers between the Fargo TV series and the Fargo movie are allowed. Crossovers with non-Fargo fandoms are not.

Are original characters allowed?

Yes, as long as the work also prominently features at least one rare canon character.

Does it have to be fanfiction? Can I post art or other types of fanwork?

All types of fanwork are welcome, as long as they focus on at least one rare Fargo character. That includes art, GIFs, graphics, fanmixes, fanvids, meta, etc.

Do I have to follow the schedule?

The schedule is completely optional, and is only there to provide inspiration for those who might need it. Feel free to ignore it entirely, or switch around the days.

Where and when should I post my work?

You can add your fanworks to the AO3 collection, and/or post them on Tumblr. For Tumblr posts, be sure to use the tag #hifargoweek2025 and/or mention @hifargoweek​ in the post.

The collection will open at approximately 12 am EDT on July 13 and close at approximately 11:59 pm EDT on July 20. Eligible works posted on Tumblr during the same period will be reblogged to this account.

Why do you hate [insert popular character here]?

I don’t! The purpose of this event is simply to give more attention to the less popular characters in the fandom, and to challenge fans to stretch their creative muscles.

Are there any other requirements?

Nope! Works of any length, rating, category, and archive warning are eligible. Feel free to post as many works as you’d like, as long as they meet the requirements for rare characters.

If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. Reminders and updates will be posted to this blog, so give it a follow if you’d like to stay up to date.

Please reblog this post to spread the word!

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Highly Irregular Fargo Week 2025

Highly Irregular Fargo Week is a weeklong fanworks event celebrating rare characters in both the FX series Fargo and the 1996 Coen Brothers movie which inspired it.

The third annual event will run from Sunday, July 13, to Sunday, July 20, 2025 — because a week with eight days is highly irregular.

OPTIONAL SCHEDULE:

SUNDAY: Backstories MONDAY: Characters with Zero AO3 Works TUESDAY: Rarepairs* WEDNESDAY: Missing Scenes THURSDAY: Movie Characters FRIDAY: Never Met in Canon SATURDAY: “The future is…” BONUS DAY: Highly Irregular

*see below for more information on rarepairs

What counts as a highly irregular character?

Highly irregular characters are rare characters. For the purposes of this event, characters with under 50 works in the Fargo (TV) and Fargo (1996) tags on Archive of Our Own (AO3) as of this posting are considered rare.

For reference, the currently ineligible characters are: Mr. Wrench, Mr. Numbers, Gator Tillman, Lorne Malvo, Lester Nygaard, and Molly Solverson.

Can my work include a non-rare character?

Non-rare characters may be mentioned or appear briefly, but the major focus of the work should be on at least one rare character. Basically, if the non-rare character’s appearance would warrant them being tagged on AO3, they feature too prominently.

What if my work focuses on a rarepair?

This is a rare character event, not a rarepair event. However, rarepair works are welcome as long as the pairing doesn’t include any non-rare characters.

So, for example, Nikki Swango/Mr. Wrench would be ineligible, because while the pairing itself has under 50 works on AO3, Mr. Wrench as a character has over 50 works. 

Are crossovers allowed?

Crossovers between the Fargo TV series and the Fargo movie are allowed. Crossovers with non-Fargo fandoms are not.

Are original characters allowed?

Yes, as long as the work also prominently features at least one rare canon character.

Does it have to be fanfiction? Can I post art or other types of fanwork?

All types of fanwork are welcome, as long as they focus on at least one rare Fargo character. That includes art, GIFs, graphics, fanmixes, fanvids, meta, etc.

Do I have to follow the schedule?

The schedule is completely optional, and is only there to provide inspiration for those who might need it. Feel free to ignore it entirely, or switch around the days.

Where and when should I post my work?

You can add your fanworks to the AO3 collection, and/or post them on Tumblr. For Tumblr posts, be sure to use the tag #hifargoweek2025 and/or mention @hifargoweek​ in the post.

The collection will open at approximately 12 am EDT on July 13 and close at approximately 11:59 pm EDT on July 20. Eligible works posted on Tumblr during the same period will be reblogged to this account.

Why do you hate [insert popular character here]?

I don’t! The purpose of this event is simply to give more attention to the less popular characters in the fandom, and to challenge fans to stretch their creative muscles.

Are there any other requirements?

Nope! Works of any length, rating, category, and archive warning are eligible. Feel free to post as many works as you’d like, as long as they meet the requirements for rare characters.

If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. Reminders and updates will be posted to this blog, so give it a follow if you’d like to stay up to date.

Please reblog this post to spread the word!

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Is HIFargoWeek going ahead this year? If so, is there a starting date planned?

Hi there! Thanks so much for asking about this year's event — it's great to know there's still interest.

As of right now, the plan is to move Highly Irregular Fargo Week back to July (exact dates TBD). Last year's switch to April was specifically to mark the the show's 10-year anniversary.

Plus, doing it in July leaves some extra breathing room after @julyinjanuaryfest. January in July, if you will. 😄

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S01E02 "The Rooster Prince" Fargo (2014 - )

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That's a Wrap!

Highly Irregular Fargo Week 2024 has officially come to an end.

The AO3 collection is now closed, and there is a total of ten works available to read featuring twenty-eight characters, five of whom received the first work for their tag!

In addition to those ten fics on AO3, there were also two pieces of fanart posted on Tumblr!

The character with the most works shared this week is Hanzee Dent, with four. Here’s a complete list of tagged characters (not counting mentioned characters or OCs):

Hanzee Dent (4)

Rye Gerhardt (3)

Bear Gerhardt (2)

Dodd Gerhardt (2)

Mike Milligan (2)

Virgil Bauer - *1st work*

Peggy Blumquist

Ricky G - *1st work*

Charlie Gerhardt

Floyd Gerhardt

Otto Gerhardt

Simone Gerhardt

Danish Graves

Sonny Greer

Constance Heck

Gale Kitchen

Hank Larsson

Lorraine Lyon

Indira Olmstead

Lars Olmstead - *1st work*

Ben Schmidt

Jordan Seymore - *1st work*

Lou Solverson

Molly Solverson

Ollie Stein - *1st work*

Linda Tillman

Noreen Vanderslice

Karl Weathers

Thank you so much to those who participated and followed along!

Special shoutout to @gerhardtz, who shared a work for every single prompt on the schedule this week... Bravo! ⭐🏆🏅

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Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Fargo (TV) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Characters: Danish Graves, Linda Tillman, Jordan Seymore Additional Tags: Ghosts, Canonical Character Death, During Canon, Season/Series 05

Summary:

Danish finds himself in an unfamiliar place.

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HIFargoWeek Day 7 - The Future Is...

and all the ships at sea... - Oneshot | 715 words

After years of fighting, Betsy eventually succumbs to cancer. Now, Lou is left to pick up the pieces and figure out where to go next.

For Day 7 of Highly Irregular Fargo Week 2024: The Future Is...

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HIFargoWeek Day 8 - Highly Irregular

To Places Man Can Never Dream - Oneshot | 1.1k words

Hanzee parked his car at 7:07. He drove off at 9:10. He’d been there twenty minutes at most.

For Day 8 of Highly Irregular Fargo Week 2024: Highly Irregular

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BONUS DAY: Highly Irregular

The collection is open an extra day, which is highly irregular. Have your favorite highly irregular characters ever had something highly irregular happen to them? How many times can we say “highly irregular”?

Remember that the schedule is completely optional, and is only there to provide inspiration for those who might need it. Feel free to ignore it entirely, or switch around the days.

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24 Hours Left!

Highly Irregular Fargo Week ends in just under 24 hours!

The AO3 collection will remain open for you to add your works until Monday, April 22, at approximately 11:59 pm EDT.

You can also share your creations on Tumblr using the tag #hifargoweek2024 and/or by mentioning @hifargoweek​ in your post. Eligible works shared before the collection closes will be reblogged here.

To make sure your work is eligible, please check the rules.

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HIFargoWeek Day 6 - Never Met In Canon

Head In A Bag - Oneshot | 1.3k words

Hanzee pays Mike a visit at the Pearl Hotel and delivers an ominous message.

For Day 6 of Highly Irregular Fargo Week 2024: Never Met In Canon

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SUNDAY: "The future is..."

What happens next? Is your favorite rare character’s fate left uncertain? Do you wish their future was different? Can this character see the future? Interpret today’s prompt however you like.

Remember that the schedule is completely optional, and is only there to provide inspiration for those who might need it. Feel free to ignore it entirely, or switch around the days.

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HIFargoWeek Day 6: Never Met In Canon

I couldn't bring myself to write today, but I wanted to participate in the prompt either way, so I dragged out this old doodle and finished it up.

This is supposed to be a scene from my current multi-chapter fic, One Hour Ahead of the Possee, but... I haven't written that part yet. It's probably going to be in chapter 5, when I get around to writing that. The entire fic is kind of exploring today's prompt as it centers pretty heavily on interactions between Rye and Mike. I think their dynamic would've been interesting if they got the chance to meet.

A version without nightshade distorion can be found on Sheezy.

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SATURDAY: Never Met in Canon

The cast of characters in the Fargo universe is huge. So obviously there are quite a few who haven’t crossed paths on screen. What would happen if they did?

Remember that the schedule is completely optional, and is only there to provide inspiration for those who might need it. Feel free to ignore it entirely, or switch around the days.

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HIFargoWeek Day 5 - Female Characters

Lifespring - Proof-of-Concept | 1.1k words

Waiting in the ER after an accident on ice patch junction, Peggy strikes up conversation with a mysterious drifter, who seems to be dead set on changing her life… for better or for worse.

For Day 5 of Highly Irregular Fargo Week 2024: Female Characters

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Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Fargo (TV) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Characters: Indira Olmstead, Lorraine Lyon, Lars Olmstead Additional Tags: Season/Series 05

Summary:

Lorraine offers Indira something valuable.