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March 2026
Watford City High School Student Art Sho
Join us in celebrating the growth and hard work of our skilled young artists! Browse their art exhibit in our gallery featuring ceramics, clay, drawings, paintings and mixed media art from WCHS Art Students. The Student Art Show will be up and on display March 9 – April 18.Free and open to the public, M-Sat | 10 am – 5 pmThe Gallery at Long X in the lower level of the Visitor Center
Find out more »WCHS Student Art Gallery Reception at Long X | March 9
Join us in celebrating the growth and hard work of our skilled young artists! Browse their art exhibit in our gallery featuring ceramics, clay, drawings, paintings and mixed media art from WCHS Art Students and enjoy a complimentary scoop of ice cream or a 12 oz dirty soda! Monday, March 9 | 4 - 7 pmTuesday, March 10 | 4 - 7 pm The Student Art Show will be up and on display March 9 - April 18.Free and open…
Find out more »WCHS Student Art Gallery Reception at Long X | March 10
Join us in celebrating the growth and hard work of our skilled young artists! Browse their art exhibit in our gallery featuring ceramics, clay, drawings, paintings and mixed media art from WCHS Art Students and enjoy a complimentary scoop of ice cream or a 12 oz dirty soda! Monday, March 9 | 4 - 7 pmTuesday, March 10 | 4 - 7 pm The Student Art Show will be up and on display March 9 - April 18.Free and open…
Find out more »How I Became a Pirate: The Musical
THEATRE FOR YOUNG AUDIENCES COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE Friday, March 13 6:00 PM | Show Watford City High School Theater $5 Students | $10 Adults Tickets available at the door Set sail on a fantastic adventure with “How I Became a Pirate,” the whimsical musical based on the beloved book by Melinda Long and David Shannon. Join young Jeremy Jacob as he is whisked away by a comical band of pirates led by the charismatic Captain Braid Beard. Together, they embark on…
Find out more »Bares & Broncs Western Art & Vendor Show
Featuring local artists and vendors showing and selling their work during the PRCA Extreme Bares and Broncs Rodeo Friday March 27, 2026 Saturday March 28, 2026 5-10 pm McKenzie County Ag Expo Watford City, ND Artists and Vendors! Show your art and products at the rodeo! Rodeo is big in Watford City and the McKenzie County Ag Expo is a great place to take it all in. Artists and vendors, show and sell your work during two evenings of…
Find out more »April 2026
Shakespeare Festival
Two theater troupes, two classic Shakespeare plays! Watford City High School Theater performs a 30-minute show of “The Taming of the Shrew”. McKenzie County Community Theater performs a 60-minute show of “The Tragedy of Macbeth”. Showtimes Thursday, April 9 @ 6 PM Friday, April 10 @ 6 PM Saturday, April 11 @ 1 PM General admission: $15 Youth (under 18): $10 VIP (All 3 shows): $20
Find out more »The Gala: for Arts, Parks & Recreation
A formal fundraiser featuring supper, blackjack tables, live music, live painting, silent auction and dancing to benefit the arts and parks and recreation programming in McKenzie County. 5:30 PM : Cocktail Hour Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and a specialty cocktail while you browse the silent auction items and watch local artists create beautiful pieces on site. If you fall in love with the art, you will have a chance to bid on it! 5:30 PM: Silent Auction and Wine Pull High…
Find out more »WCHS Cultural Fair
Wednesday, April 22 3 – 6 PM Rough Rider Center A student council lead event featuring the food, decor and dress of dozens of different cultures and countries of the people in our community during Parent Teacher Conferences. Cultural entertainment throughout the evening and a free art activity. Featured Entertainment: MHA Nation Native American Cultural Dancers Filipino Cultural Dancers Svea Pearson- Hardanger Fiddle Want to showcase your culture? Contact Amy Polivka at polivka@wc-wolves.com
Find out more »July 2026
“Pieces of the Prairie” – Art Exhibit Open House
Join us as we celebrate the opening of "Pieces of the Prairie," an art exhibit by award-winning North Dakota Artist, Katrina Case. Stop in during our new Sunday hours, 12 - 4 pm, meet the artist and browse her stunning prairie scenes and enjoy complimentary dessert and coffee. Free and open to the public. Katrina Case is an award-winning North Dakota artist is known for her realistic to impressionistic landscapes and wildlife paintings inspired by the beauty of the Great…
Find out more »Missoula Children’s Theater Auditions and Rehearsals
MCT Presents: Rapunzel Auditions Monday, July 6 11:00 am Watford City High School Theater Rehearsals Tuesday, July 7-Friday July 110 11:00-3:15 pm Watford City High School Theater Please Pack Lunch Workshops All children of all ages are welcome to attend these workshops free of charge, regardless of if they are participating in the show. Intro to Acting | Tuesday: 10:00 am - 10:45 am Drama Quest | Wednesday: 10:00 am - 10:45 am Behind the Scenes | Thursday: 10:00 am…
Find out more »Little Market on Main
Join us for a weekly summer hang at The Merc on the deck of the Long X Visitor Center! Featuring live, local music, a weekly food truck or vendor, featured makers and bakers selling goods, a free art activity and dirty soda and ice cream specials and more! TuesdaysJuly 7 - July 285 - 7 pm Contact Jessie if you're interested in setting up a Maker's Table at longxart@gmail.com or 701-770-8659
Find out more »Long X Longhorn Sculpture Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Join us as we celebrate the installation of "Jonesy," the life-sized long horn steer sculpture by renowned metal artist John Lopez at the Long X Visitor Center in Watford City. Sponsored by Jones Contracting, Jonesy was created in Lopez's signature detailed “hybrid metal” style that that seamlessly fuses discarded farm equipment, scarp iron, and cast bronze. Jonesy pays homage to the Long X Cattle Trail, which served as a primary route for driving huge herds of Texas Longhorns up from…
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