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  • Gala Scheduled For Saturday In Watford City

    Jessie Scofield|Feb 28, 2024

    The Long X Arts Foundation and Watford City Parks and Recreation invite you to The Gala: For Arts and Parks and Recreation, March 2, at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City. The Gala is a formal fundraiser featuring supper, a blackjack table, live music, live painting, silent auction, and dancing to benefit the arts and parks and recreation programming in McKenzie County. “We are looking forward to hosting an evening of entertainment where guests get a chance to dress up and get treated like the celebrities they are as they support the u...

  • Watford City Homefest Art In The Park Seeking Art, Craft, Food Vendors & Talent July 15

    Jessie Scofield|Jul 5, 2023

    The Long X Arts Foundation is keeping the Homefest tradition alive in Watford City on July 15 as a way to welcome those returning for a visit and those who have made Watford City home. Grab your friends and family and shop artists, crafters, makers and bakers as well as a variety of food options on Saturday, July 15, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Watford City Tourist Park. The event will feature a Hands-On Art Tent for Kids and families where the public can enjoy being creative with free art projects conducted by the Long X Arts Foundation staff....

  • Watford City Homefest Art In The Park Seeking Art, Craft, Food Vendors & Talent July 15

    Jessie Scofield|Jun 28, 2023

    The Long X Arts Foundation is keeping the Homefest tradition alive in Watford City on July 15 as a way to welcome those returning for a visit and those who have made Watford City home. Grab your friends and family and shop artists, crafters, makers and bakers as well as a variety of food options on Saturday, July 15, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Watford City Tourist Park. The event will feature a Hands-On Art Tent for Kids and families where the public can enjoy being creative with free art projects conducted by the Long X Arts Foundation staff....

  • Watford City Homefest Art In The Park Seeking Art, Craft, Food Vendors & Talent July 15

    Jessie Scofield|Jun 21, 2023

    The Long X Arts Foundation is keeping the Homefest tradition alive in Watford City on July 15 as a way to welcome those returning for a visit and those who have made Watford City home. Grab your friends and family and shop artists, crafters, makers and bakers as well as a variety of food options on Saturday, July 15, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Watford City Tourist Park. The event will feature a Hands-On Art Tent for Kids and families where the public can enjoy being creative with free art projects conducted by the Long X Arts Foundation staff....

  • New York City Based Comedy Act Parallel Exit To Perform In Watford City Feb. 25

    Jessie Scofield|Feb 22, 2023

    The Watford City Area Concert Association is proud to bring for your evening’s entertainment an action-packed show filled with comedy, tricks, song and dance. Parallel Exit will take the Watford City High School stage on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Parallel Exit is a New York City-based nouveau comedy company of three, mixing song and dance with slapstick physical comedy to produce a delightful show for any audience. Performing since 1997, Parallel Exit knows how to entertain! They perform a terrific show for the whole family - a fine way to h...

  • Long X Arts Foundation Welcomes Pianist To The Presidents, David Osborne Nov. 22

    Jessie Scofield|Nov 16, 2022

    The Long X Arts Foundation’s Watford City Area Concert Series is excited to welcome Later Pianist to the Presidents David Osborne Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Watford City High School Theater. Osborne has performed in the White House 75 times for every president since Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump. David Osborne regularly performs at the Bellagio Resort and Casino in Las Vegas when he is not touring with “The David Osborne Trio”. David remains the master of Romantic Piano performing classical and romantic to Broadway and pop tunes by keeping his r...

  • Long X Arts Foundation Welcomes Pianist To The Presidents, David Osborne Nov. 22

    Jessie Scofield|Nov 9, 2022

    The Long X Arts Foundation's Watford City Area Concert Series is excited to welcome Later Pianist to the Presidents David Osborne Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Watford City High School Theater. Osborne has performed in the White House 75 times for every president since Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump. David Osborne regularly performs at the Bellagio Resort and Casino in Las Vegas when he is not touring with "The David Osborne Trio". David remains the master of Romantic Piano performing classical and...

  • Long X Arts Foundation Kicks Off The 2022-23 Concert Series With A Diverse Lineup Of Entertainment

    Jessie Scofield|Sep 7, 2022

    The Long X Arts Foundation's Watford City Area Concert Series is excited to announce the lineup for the 2022-23 Concert Series, the fourth series for the organization that is committed to providing high quality entertainment at an affordable rate for members of the community. Kicking off the Concert Series on Sept. 28 is "Brothers" featuring the hits of "musical brothers" like Lennon & McCartney, Hall & Oates, The Righteous Brothers, The Beach Boys and many others. The duo features Jim Witter...

  • Best Of The West Ribfest This Friday In Watford City

    Jessie Scofield|Aug 11, 2021

    One of the biggest events in Western North Dakota takes place on Main Street Watford City. The Best of the West Ribfest, Street Fair and Classic Car show is set for Aug. 13, and it just keeps getting bigger and better than ever. This year's free concert headliner is chart topping and Grammy Award Winning country legend Wynonna Judd. As one-half of the legendary mother/daughter duo "The Judds", Wynonna was once dubbed by Rolling Stone as «the greatest female country singer since Patsy Cline"....

  • Best Of The West Ribfest To Feature Grammy Winning Superstar Star Wynonna Judd Aug. 13 Watford City

    Jessie Scofield|Jul 7, 2021

    One of the biggest events in Western North Dakota takes place on Main Street Watford City. The Best of the West Ribfest, Street Fair and Classic Car show is set for Aug. 13, and it just keeps getting bigger and better than ever. This year's free concert headliner is chart topping and Grammy Award Winning country legend Wynonna Judd. As one-half of the legendary mother/daughter duo "The Judds", Wynonna was once dubbed by Rolling Stone as «the greatest female country singer since Patsy Cline"....

  • Watford City's Wolf Pup Learning Center To Be Transformed With Mural Beginning May 10

    Jessie Scofield|May 12, 2021

    The Wolf Pup Learning Center Watford City, along with the Long X Arts Foundation and a committee of parents and teachers, have worked to raise funds to develop a mural on the outside of Wolf Pup Learning Center, which was formerly a post office building, now owned by the city of Watford City. The vision of the mural is to reflect on the outside, what is being taught and celebrated on the inside of Wolf Pup Learning Center Pre School, which is a home to learning, music, creativity and diversity...

  • You be the Judge at this Year's Ribfest in Watford City

    Jessie Scofield|Jul 27, 2016

    Do you have what it takes to pick the best ribs in the west? Now you have the chance to be the judge! The Best of the West Ribfest Committee has announced the addition of an exciting new VIP Rib Judging Ticket for sale for the 2016 Best of the West Ribfest on Main Street Watford City on August 12. A $100 VIP ticket makes you an official judge of Ribfest, giving you all access to taste test every rib entry and cast your vote as well as providing you the perks of VIP seating under the shade of a tent from 4-8 PM. Beer and wine sponsored by...

  • You be the Judge at this Year's Ribfest in Watford City

    Jessie Scofield|Jul 13, 2016

    Do you have what it takes to pick the best ribs in the west? Now you have the chance to be the judge! The Best of the West Ribfest Committee has announced the addition of an exciting new VIP Rib Judging Ticket for sale for the 2016 Best of the West Ribfest on Main Street Watford City on August 12. A $100 VIP ticket makes you an official judge of Ribfest, giving you all access to taste test every rib entry and cast your vote as well as providing you the perks of VIP seating under the shade of a tent from 4-8 PM. Beer and wine sponsored by...

  • Ribfest 2013 Set For Aug. 9 in Watford City

    Jessie Scofield|Jul 24, 2013

    The Ribfest 2013 Planning Committee has set Friday, August 9th for this year’s event on Main Street, Watford City. Concessions and the Street Fair will start at 10 a.m. and the rib contest will take place at 5 p.m. A $1,000 prize will be awarded for the team with the best ribs. Second place will receive $500 and there will be a $250 prize for booth showmanship. The public will also get a chance to vote for their favorite ribs and the winning team will receive Ribfest T-shirts and the coveted “People’s Choice” award. The day will be filled...

  • Ribfest 2013 Set For Aug. 9 in Watford City

    Jessie Scofield|Jul 10, 2013

    The Ribfest 2013 Planning Committee has set Friday, August 9th for this year’s event on Main Street, Watford City. Concessions and the Street Fair will start at 10 a.m. and the rib contest will take place at 5 p.m. A $1,000 prize will be awarded for the team with the best ribs. Second place will receive $500 and there will be a $250 prize for booth showmanship. The public will also get a chance to vote for their favorite ribs and the winning team will receive Ribfest T-shirts and the coveted “People’s Choice” award. The day will be filled...

  • Ribfest 2013 Set For Aug. 9 in Watford City

    Jessie Scofield|Jul 3, 2013

    The Ribfest 2013 Planning Committee has set Friday, August 9th for this year’s event on Main Street, Watford City. Concessions and the Street Fair will start at 10 a.m. and the rib contest will take place at 5 p.m. A $1,000 prize will be awarded for the team with the best ribs. Second place will receive $500 and there will be a $250 prize for booth showmanship. The public will also get a chance to vote for their favorite ribs and the winning team will receive Ribfest T-shirts and the coveted “People’s Choice” award. The day will be filled...

  • Ribfest 2013 Set For Aug. 9 in Watford City

    Jessie Scofield|Jun 19, 2013

    The Ribfest 2013 Planning Committee has set Friday, August 9th for this year’s event on Main Street, Watford City. Concessions and the Street Fair will start at 10 a.m. and the rib contest will take place at 5 p.m. A $1,000 prize will be awarded for the team with the best ribs. Second place will receive $500 and there will be a $250 prize for booth showmanship. The public will also get a chance to vote for their favorite ribs and the winning team will receive Ribfest T-shirts and the coveted “People’s Choice” award. The day will be filled...

  • Ribfest 2013 Set For Aug. 9 in Watford City

    Jessie Scofield|Jun 12, 2013

    The Ribfest 2013 Planning Committee has set Friday, August 9th for this year’s event on Main Street, Watford City. Concessions and the Street Fair will start at 10 a.m. and the rib contest will take place at 5 p.m. A $1,000 prize will be awarded for the team with the best ribs. Second place will receive $500 and there will be a $250 prize for booth showmanship. The public will also get a chance to vote for their favorite ribs and the winning team will receive Ribfest T-shirts and the coveted “People’s Choice” award. The day will be filled...

  • Ribfest 2013 Set For Aug. 9 in Watford City

    Jessie Scofield|May 15, 2013

    The Ribfest 2013 Planning Committee has set Friday, August 9th for this year’s event on Main Street, Watford City. Concessions and the Street Fair will start at 10 a.m. and the rib contest will take place at 5 p.m. A $1,000 prize will be awarded for the team with the best ribs. Second place will receive $500 and there will be a $250 prize for booth showmanship. The public will also get a chance to vote for their favorite ribs and the winning team will receive Ribfest T-shirts and the coveted ...

  • McKenzie County to Celebrate 60th Year in the Oil Industry

    Jessie Scofield|Dec 12, 2012

    McKenzie County, the all time leading North Dakota oil-producing county in the state, is celebrating its 60th year in the oil industry this year and the McKenzie County Pioneer Museum and Job Development Authority is commemorating this exciting event by hosting the Best of the Bakken Open House and Celebration on Thursday, December 13th at the Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County. Festivities will include an all day open house with refreshments, films and photographs of McKenzie County’s oil h...

  • McKenzie Co. to Celebrate 60th Year in the Oil Industry

    Jessie Scofield|Dec 5, 2012

    McKenzie County, the all time leading North Dakota oil-producing county in the state, is celebrating its 60th year in the oil industry this year and the McKenzie County Pioneer Museum and Job Development Authority is commemorating this exciting event by hosting the Best of the Bakken Open House and Celebration on Thursday, December 13th at the Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County. Festivities will include an all day open house with refreshments, films and photographs of McKenzie County’s oil history as well as the dedication of the McKenzie C...