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July 2022
Homefest Talent Contest
Sign up to show us what you got at this fun contest on the Homefest Art in the Park Stage on July 16 beginning at 12:30 noon at the McKenzie County Tourist Park. Winner wins a cash prize sponsored by the Long X Arts Foundation and a chance to sing your song on the main stage at Ribfest. Please register no later than July 9th *Note: Performance lineup will be emailed to you a day prior to the event. For…
Find out more »The Waddington Brothers at Art in the Park
Kick up your heels with North Dakota bluegrass and Americana music at Art in the Park! Bring a lawn chair, sit at the picnic tables or grass The Long X Arts Foundation is excited to bring back this great bluegrass band from south western North Dakota for Art in the Park. Bring your lawn chair, sit at the picnic tables or in the grass, grab a bite to eat with one of our vendors and enjoy! From south western North…
Find out more »Little Shop of Horrors Performance
Members of the Fargo/Moorhead Community Theater and the Watford City Community join forces in this deviously delicious Broadway musical! Members of the Fargo/Moorhead Community Theater and the Watford City Community join forces in this deviously delicious Broadway and Hollywood sci-fi smash musical, the meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant. Seymour names the new plant "Audrey II", after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivorous plant promises unending fame and fortune to the down and…
Find out more »August 2022
Buddy Holly & the Winter Dance Party Tribute
A concert series concert to replace the cancelled Crocodile Rockin' concert in the spring. All 2021-22 Concert Series Memberships accepted Doors open at 5:30 pm Dinner at 6:00 pm Show at 7:00 pm Rough Rider Center Convention Hall Non Concert-Series Concert Members: $50
Find out more »September 2022
Plantable Paper at Heritage Day
Join Miss Jess at Heritage Day at the Heritage Park as she helps guide you through how to make plantable paper with flower seeds. Plant your paper in the spring and watch it bloom! 2- 5 PM Free for all ages
Find out more »McKenzie County Mexican Folkloric Dance Performance
Make plans to attend Heritage Day and watch the McKenzie County Mexican Folkloric Dancers perform what they've been learning in their class! September 15 kicks off National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. This will be a fun way to celebrate!
Find out more »McKenzie County Mexican Folkloric Dance Performance
Make plans to attend Watford Market and watch the McKenzie County Mexican Folkloric Dancers perform what they've been learning in their class! 6:30 PM
Find out more »Brothers Concert
Watford City Area Concert Series Kicks off with "Brothers" a concert featuring the hits of "musical brothers" like Lennon & McCartney, Hall & Oats, The Righteous Brothers, The Beach Boys and many more! Part of the Watford City Area Concert Series Purchase a membership here to get access to all five concerts during the season! Concert Series Memberships start at only $50 per person! Non-Concert Series Members: $30 Adults $10 – K-12th Grade 5 & Under Free https://vimeo.com/583088209
Find out more »October 2022
Oktoberfest Beer Stein Etching
Pop into the Long X Visitor Center and etch a custom glass Beer Mug as part of the Oktoberfest celebration $10 per mug First come first serve/pay at the door 2-4 PM
Find out more »Yoga, Art & Mimosas
Come flow with us in this celebration of femininity. We will be doing poses that focus on embracing your inner light and finding balance within. Please bring your own yoga mat. After our yoga flow, relax with a mimosa and learn the meditative art of mandala drawing with us! No drawing experience necessary; all supplies are included. Must be 21+ to attend. Yoga with Amanda VanDuren and art by Miss Jess In the lower level of the Visitors Center. Register…
Find out more »Sanctified Film Premier
Sanctified is coming to Watford City! This red-carpet event will feature a Cast & Crew Q&A, Sanctified merchandise, and a Behind-the-Scenes look at the making of the North Dakota film. An outlaw is rescued from death by a nun who is traveling through the Badlands. She nurses him back to health in exchange for him guiding her to a Church in Williston. A deep friendship develops between these two unlikely people as they learn to work together to survive their…
Find out more »Mexican Folkloric Ballet Class-Youth
Baile Folclórico Mexicano- Juvenil. A class where children will learn about the Mexican culture through traditional dance & music A fun and educational dance class where children will learn about the Mexican culture and its history through traditional dance and music. Clase de danza Mexicana donde los niños aprenderán la historia cultural atravez del baile Folclórico tradicional. Boys and girls aged 7 and up are invited to join us for this 5 week dance class that focuses on the traditional…
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