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Watford City - The Watford City Roughrider Fund is a one and a half cent city sales tax missioned with enhancing Watford City. In recent history, the fund supported the construction and expansion of large community facilities including the McKenzie Health Medical Complex, the Rough Rider Center and the Watford City Municipal Airport. Each year, the fund supports organizations that create vibrancy in our community through events and programming in and around Watford City. This year, the fund comm...
George Hayden, the oldest living McKenzie County Veteran of WWII, had the honors of cutting the ribbon during the dedication of the Veteran’s Memorial Park, Watford City, over the Homefest weekend....
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Watford City will be having its 33rd annual Homefest Friday, July 14-Saturday, July 15. Several different events will be put on across Watford City. On July 14, the Watford City Community and Economic Development will be having an open house at 10 a.m. At 11 a.m., Dakota West Credit Union will be holding a Customer Appreciation event. Next at 3 p.m., Gretchen Stenehjem author of "Buddy the Dog" will be at Pioneer Gifts and Books. At 7 p.m., the 406 FMX Races will be held at the McKenzie County...
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....
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....
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....
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Watford City's Homefest weekend is coming up, which means Watford City's Main Street will be filled with crowds of people July 14-16. The reunion weekend will be filled with several activities including street dances, music, food, vendors, and much more. "We are looking forward to having everyone come back to Watford City for their family and class reunions. It is always a great time, seeing familiar faces," said Mary Gumke, Watford City Chamber of Commerce director. Thursday, July 14, 5–8 p.m....
Watford City’s Homefest weekend is coming up, which means Watford City’s Main Street will be filled with crowds of people July 14-16. The reunion weekend will be filled with several activities including street dances, music, food, vendors, and much more. “We are looking forward to having everyone come back to Watford City for their family and class reunions. It is always a great time, seeing familiar faces,” said Mary Gumke, Watford City Chamber of Commerce director. Thursday, July 14, 5–8 p.m. the Long X Visitor Center will be hosting i...
Watford City held their annual Homefest celebration July 15-17....
Watford City’s Main Street will be filled with crowds of people July 15-18, with Homefest weekend kicking off on Friday evening at 5 p.m. and wrapping up Saturday night. The reunion weekend will be filled with events in addition to street dances, music, food and vendors. “We are very excited to be having Homefest this year. Due to COVID-19 we were not able to host it but now everything will be back on Main Street and we just welcome everyone to come out and enjoy the good music, entertainment, and food,” said Mary Gumke, Watford City Chamber of...
Watford City’s Main Street will be filled with crowds of people July 15-18, with Homefest weekend kicking off on Friday evening at 5 p.m. and wrapping up Saturday night. The reunion weekend will be filled with events in addition to street dances, music, food, and vendors. Thursday, July 15, from 5-7 p.m., The Long X Visitor Center will be hosting its famous Dogs on the Deck event with music by Jessie Veeder. This is a family-friendly BBQ event that brings the community together to raise funds for local nonprofits. It will have a beer garden, m...
Watford City's Main Street will be filled with crowds of people July 15-18, with Homefest weekend kicking off on Friday evening at 5 p.m. and wrapping up Saturday night. The reunion weekend will be filled with events in addition to street dances, music, food, and vendors. Thursday, July 15, from 5-7 p.m., The Long X Visitor Center will be hosting its famous Dogs on the Deck event with music by Jessie Veeder. This is a family-friendly BBQ event that brings the community together to raise funds fo...
Watford City’s Annual Homefest - a time for summer fun festivities and class and family reunions - has been cancelled this year due to concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic. Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors based their decision on the health and well-being of the general public, event volunteers, and vendors. The Chamber of Commerce appreciates the support from the community and is looking forward to next year’s Annual Watford City Homefest!...
The annual Homefest celebration in Watford City, ND was held on Saturday, July 13. There was live music and entertainment, games, demonstrations and great food!...
The Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce and the McKenzie County Long X Arts Foundation are helping to keep the Homefest tradition alive in Watford City July 12-13 as a way to welcome those returning for a visit and those who have made Watford City their new home. Events on Friday kick off with an art exhibit by artist Miles Bendixson at the Pioneer Museum from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by tours of the new McKenzie County Healthcare System facility from 2 to 4 p.m. And in true Homefest Tradit...
Western North Dakota native Miles Bendixon will present his art at The Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County during Homefest 2019 on July 12-14. The Pioneer Museum and the Long X Art Foundation will host the event. On Friday, July 12th the exhibit will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with old-fashioned ice cream for a dime. Saturday, July 13th the exhibit will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a public unveiling of newly commissioned art from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. There will also be an open house...
Western North Dakota native Miles Bendixon will present his art at The Pioneer Museum of McKenzie County during Homefest 2019 on July 12-14. The Pioneer Museum and the Long X Art Foundation will host the event. On Friday, July 12th the exhibit will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with old-fashioned ice cream for a dime. Saturday, July 13th the exhibit will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a public unveiling of newly commissioned art from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. There will also be an open house...
Laney Thorne and Jax Skarda were named Little Miss Homefest and Little Mr. Homefest during the Homefest baby pageant June 23 in Watford City. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
Watford City held its annual Homefest events on June 22 & 23....
Rock painting, Apron painting and slime making were enjoyed by the children during Art in the Park which was held in conjunction with Watford City's Homefest (photos by Kathy Taylor)....
0ver 60 participants took part in the Relay for Life Homefest 5K run on Saturday morning (photo by Kathy Taylor)....
Friday and Saturday, June 22-23, Watford Chamber of Commerce will be putting on Watford City Homefest. Watford City's main street will be filled with local area food and craft vendors. This year there will be music by Big Skillet, Merrill Peipkorn and the Radio Stars, plus Tim Ritter and Amanda Johnson. There will be so much to do that it will be impossible to be bored. It starts Friday at 5 p.m. with music, food and a street dance with music by Big Skillet on Main St. The street dance will end...