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Community

Together, we're one Watford City, ND.

Getting Involved

Looking to learn more about your community, or find volunteer opportunities? Check out the links below to learn more.

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Education and Childcare

Follow the links below to connect with education and childcare resources.

The front entrance at Watford City High School

Facilities and Event Spaces

Watford City and McKenzie County are home to beautiful new facilities that are bustling with activity and events.

Fox Hills Golf Course
Front of Rough Rider Center

Tourism and Recreation

There is always so much to see and do in Watford City and McKenzie County! From abundant outdoor recreation, to our rich historical sites and museums, this list below is a quick look at all the ways you can get out and explore!

 

A bicyclist on the Maah Daah Hey Trail
A family looking out over Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Business

Watford City is home to a vibrant business community, a place where small business and multi-national companies alike can flourish and utilize a number of resources.

Main Street Watford City

Annual Events

From concerts, to street fairs and more, here's a few of our big annual events and where you can find all of the current happenings in Watford City.

  • WatfordCityEvents.com is your number one resource for all the fun you can find in Watford City and McKenzie County
  • The McKenzie County Fair is held in June of each year at The McKenzie County Ag Expo, and features 4-H competition, carnival rides, NDRA Rodeo, demolition derby, and more!
  • The Best of The West Ribfest takes place every August, and packs main street with thousands of attendees. Come for the ribs, stay for the music!
  • The Long X Arts Foundation Arts in the Park takes place every July, and is a cherished festival that brings our community together.
  • The Watford Market at Kent Pelton Nature Park runs from mid-July to late-September. Shop from local farmers and makers, and enjoy live music and food.
A kid eating ribs at Ribfest
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