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July 2026
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…
Find out more »Cowboy Hat Bar at Longhorn Sculpture Open House
Belly Up to a different kind of Bar, a hat bar Join Hot Headed Hats during our Open House and Ribbon Cutting Event for "Jonesy," the Long Horn Steer sculpture at the Long X Visitor Center. Customize your own, one of a kind hat with a large selection of charms, hat pins , ribbons, denim , lace, fabric, feathers, and poker cards and more Choose all of your favorites and work with our hat bar stylists to create your own…
Find out more »Rapunzel Performance-Friday
Come support over 50 student actors as they present Missoula Children's Theater's production of Rapunzel PerformancesFriday, July 10 | 7 pmSaturday, July 11 | 10 am Admission: FREE WILL Watford City High School Theater Participation is FREE for all children, but due to high turnout of participants, a role cannot be guaranteed for each child. Each child is welcome to participate in the workshops throughout the week regardless of whether they are in the show. Register your child for…
Find out more »Art in the Park 2026
Music, Family Entertainment, Local Arts and Crafts, Kids Hands-On Art Tent and More! 10 AM – 5 PM @ Tourist Park and First International Bank Gallery (Subject to change) Art Vendors at the Park and the First International Bank Gallery All Day Kid’s Art Tent and Face Painting 10 AM – 5 PM at Tourist Park *Free art projects for the kids sponsored by Long X Arts Foundation Baby Pageant 11 AM on Tourist Park Stage The Bubbler 12:00 Noon…
Find out more »Rapunzel Performance-Saturday
Come support over 50 student actors as they present Missoula Children's Theater's production of Rapunzel PerformancesFriday, July 10 | 6 pmSaturday, July 11 | 10 am Admission: FREE WILL Watford City High School Theater Participation is FREE for all children, but due to high turnout of participants, a role cannot be guaranteed for each child. Each child is welcome to participate in the workshops throughout the week regardless of whether they are in the show. Register your child for…
Find out more »Homefest Talent Contest 2026
Sign up to show us what you got at this fun contest at Art in the Park! Prizes awarded to all and the top winner in each age category will be chosen to perform at Ribfest on August 14 Age Groups: Kids: 0-8 Youth: 9-12 Teen: 13-18 Adult: 19 + Please register no later than July 9th *Note: Performance lineup will be emailed to you a day prior to the event. Please Read Carefully For karaoke, lip sync, dance, etc.…
Find out more »The Traveling Sketch Book Kids Art Camp
The Traveling Sketchbook Kids Art Camp Pack your bags and grab your sketchbook—we’re going on an artistic adventure around the world! During this three-day camp, young artists will create their very own passports and collect stamps as they “travel” to exciting destinations across the globe. At each stop, campers will explore famous landmarks, discover unique cultures, learn about celebrated artists, taste fun snacks, and create artwork inspired by what they see and learn. One of our destinations will be Italy,…
Find out more »Theater Summer Camp with McKenzie County Community Theater
MCCT invites youth grades 6-12 to learn new theater skills with them during their Theater Summer Camp 2026! July 13-17 attendees will experience focused group activities and games that teach the art of stage performance. On July 18, family and friends are invited to attend the troupe's final project: a theater production of their very own! The McKenzie County Community Theater's Summer Camp is spearheaded by Travis Barnes. Mr. Barnes has a master's degree in theater education and has directed…
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 »Paint Your Own Pottery Open Studio-July
🎨 MAKE A RESERVATION ONLINE & GET $5 OFF YOUR POTTERY SELECTION! 🏺 Come visit the Long X Art Gallery and enjoy a relaxing paint-your-own pottery experience! Your piece will be professionally glazed and kiln-fired for a beautiful, lasting finish. 🕙 Drop in anytime from 10 AM – 4 PM Choose from a wide variety of pottery pieces including bowls, figurines, banks, boxes, and more — then bring them to life with color! Your finished piece will be ready for pickup in a…
Find out more »Private Guitar Lessons-July date 1 of 1
Private lessons to amplify your skills. Join local musician Dave Cooper for private guitar lessons in the Long X Arts Gallery Available Courses: Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Banjo Lessons for All Skill Levels Ages 10 & UP $90 per 1 hour session. Instrument Rentals Available For more information or questions contact Dave 701-888-9307
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