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Watford City Today
By the People, for the People
Watford City Gala to Raise Funds for Arts, Parks & Recreation
The annual event at the Rough Rider Center on April 11 will feature entertainment, dining, and a silent auction.
Mar. 11, 2026 at 12:00am
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The Gala: For Arts, Parks & Recreation, a formal event with a vintage 'Under the Big Top' theme, will be held on April 11 at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City, North Dakota. The evening will include a cocktail hour, hors d'oeuvres, live entertainment by the band Slamabama, a prime rib dinner, and a silent auction. Funds raised will support arts, cultural, and parks and recreation programming in the community.
Why it matters
This annual gala is an important fundraiser that helps sustain the arts, cultural events, and recreational activities that enhance the quality of life for residents of Watford City and McKenzie County. As a 21-and-up cocktail attire event, it also provides an opportunity for the community to come together in a celebratory setting.
The details
The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour sponsored by First International Bank, featuring hors d'oeuvres, champagne served by an aerialist, and interactions with a stilt-walker. Guests can also browse a curated silent auction, watch live painting and jewelry making demonstrations, and play a Wine & Liquor Plinko game. Dinner, a prime rib supper, will be served at 6:30 p.m., followed by a high-energy performance by the band Slamabama, sponsored by the American Legion.
- The Gala: For Arts, Parks & Recreation will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
- The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail hour.
- Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.
The players
First International Bank
The bank is sponsoring the cocktail hour at the gala.
Slamabama
A dynamic band known for blending country, rock, and pop with electrifying stage presence, Slamabama will provide the evening's high-energy entertainment.
American Legion
The American Legion is sponsoring the Slamabama performance.
Emily Kindel
A local artist who will be providing a live painting demonstration at the event.
Jordan Waldren
A western jewelry maker who will be offering a live jewelry making demonstration at the event.
What’s next
Tickets for the event are $80 per person, or $400 for a group of four. Limited sponsorship tables are still available, and interested parties can contact Jessie at 701-770-8659 or [email protected] to reserve a table.
The takeaway
This annual gala is a crucial fundraiser that supports the arts, cultural programming, and parks and recreation opportunities that enhance the quality of life for residents of Watford City and McKenzie County. By bringing the community together for an evening of entertainment, dining, and philanthropy, the event helps ensure these valuable initiatives can continue to thrive.
