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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...
The McKenzie County Long X Arts Foundation will revive an old Homefest Tradition by hosting Art in the Park, Saturday, June 23rd from 11 am – 6 pm at the Watford City Children’s Park on Main Street. The Art in the Park event is in conjunction with the Watford City Chamber festivities hosted on Main Street that weekend. Over 20 artists, crafters, bakers and makers will showcase and sell their work. Entertainment for the day includes traditional country music by the popular Merrill Piepkorn and the Radio Stars from 12:00 to 2 pm while the Wat...
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 e...
The McKenzie County Long X Arts Foundation will revive an old Homefest Tradition by hosting Art in the Park, Saturday, June 23rd from 11 am – 6 pm at the Watford City Children's Park on Main Street. The Art in the Park event is in conjunction with the Watford City Chamber festivities hosted on Main Street that weekend. Artists, crafters, bakers and makers are invited to showcase and sell their work in the shade of a tent. A booth space is only $25. Registration includes a ten-foot table, two c...
Watford City held their annual Homefest events on June 23-24....
Watford City’s annual Homefest offers a jam-packed weekend of events in downtown Watford City that will appeal to all ages. Homefest, a “welcome home” for returning natives and a “welcome” to new residents, will kick off on Friday, June 23rd. This year’s theme is “Born in the USA!” Food vendors will line Main Street in Watford City beginning at 5 pm, followed shortly by music and a street dance. Killdeer native Chloe Fredericks, who has family roots in Watford City, will open for The Cody Charles Band, a country rock band from the Bismarck ar...
Watford City’s annual Homefest offers a jam-packed weekend of events in downtown Watford City that will appeal to all ages. Homefest, a “welcome home” for returning natives and a “welcome” to new residents, will kick off on Friday, June 23rd. This year’s theme is “Born in the USA!” Food vendors will line Main Street in Watford City beginning at 5 pm, followed shortly by music and a street dance. Killdeer native Chloe Fredericks, who has family roots in Watford City, will open for The Cody Charles Band, a country rock band from the Bismarck ar...
Watford City’s annual Homefest offers a jam-packed weekend of events in downtown Watford City that will appeal to all ages. Homefest, a “welcome home” for returning natives and a “welcome” to new residents, will kick off on Friday, June 23rd. This year’s theme is “Born in the USA!” Food vendors will line Main Street in Watford City beginning at 5 pm, followed shortly by music and a street dance. Killdeer native Chloe Fredericks, who has family roots in Watford City, will open for The Cody Charles Band, a country rock band from the Bismarck ar...
Watford City residents will enjoy one of its busiest weekends of the year and host many class reunions when Homefest is celebrated on Friday and Saturday. Activities start with a food fest and fun on Main Street from 5 p.m. to midnight central time on Friday, June 24. The street dance will feature live music by Minnesota based band Contention The food fest will include such favorites as hamburgers, fried treats, ribs and pulled pork. On Saturday, a street fair with food and craft vendors starts at 11 a.m. on Main Street. The McKenzie County...
Watford City residents will enjoy one of its busiest weekends of the year and host many class reunions when Homefest is celebrated on June 24-25. Activities start with a food fest and fun on Main Street from 5 p.m. to midnight central time on Friday, June 24. The street dance will feature live music by Minnesota based band Contention On Saturday, June 25, a street fair with food and craft vendors starts at 11 a.m. on Main Street. The McKenzie County Farmers Union’s Kids Zone will offer inflatables. At noon, the 2016 Homefest Baby Pageant w...
Watford City residents will enjoy one of its busiest weekends of the year and host many class reunions when Homefest is celebrated on June 24-25. “It’s a big weekend for people to come home. There’s a lot going on,” Mary Gumke, director of the Watford City Chamber of Commerce, said. “It will be a wonderful kickoff to the summer.” Activities start with a food fest and fun on Main Street from 5 p.m. to midnight central time on Friday, June 24. The street dance will feature live music by Minnesot...
Pat and Allison Berka bought the Women of the Moose booth at the Richland County Fairgrounds in 2013, making them and their vending business, Burly's Kettle Corn and Italian Ice, one of the newest fixtures of the fair. The Berkas began their vending venture six years ago after the economy in Colorado went into a tailspin; Pat Berka, not being one to sit around and wait, began brainstorming with his wife Allison, son Camden, now 17, daughter, now 13, and some family friends. They decided to try...
FRIDAY: The Watford City annual Homefest kicks off on Friday, June 26th with an all-day Art Show at the Long X Visitor Center, followed by the Trish Gravos Memorial Golf Scramble at Fox Hills Golf Course at 3:00 p.m. Scranton, ND native and a contestant on season 6 of The Voice, Kat Perkins will be wrapping up the first night of Homefest with a free performance on Main Street beginning at 6:00 p.m. SATURDAY: The Art Show will continue and run throughout the day at the Long X Visitor Center,...
Local Musician, Nick Taylor (middle) and his band, Mr. Feelgood and the Firm Believers all the way from Bellingham, WA entertain the crowd during Homefest/Centennial Celebration in Watford City. (Photo by Kathy Taylor)...
Despite a steady drizzle of rain Saturday morning, over 200 participants participated in the Homefest "Run The West" road race and the 1 Mile Color Run. (Photos by Kathy Taylor)...
The City of Watford City will be celebrating its 100th year this weekend. Our Centennial festivities begin on Thursday, June 26 with a dedication of our new Centennial Park and end on Sunday, June 29th with a non-denominational church service. The highlight of this event is our two day Centennial Festival which is set among the trees and along the creek of the City Park and McKenzie County Fairgrounds. Vendors will be able to display their product throughout the festival. Our Festival Main Stage Events include: Native American Dancers, Baby...
