Rough Rider Center

09/01/2026

🚨TRY FREE HOCKEY! 🏒

Register online with the McKenzie County Hockey Club and receive a FREE ticket for the NAHL Game THAT NIGHT! 🎟️

🏒Minnesota Mallards vs Wisconsin Windigo! October 10th!🏒

🚨TRY HOCKEY FREE🚨

08/28/2026

🏒 ATTENTION ALL HOCKEY PLAYERS & COACHES! 🏒

War in Watford is just around the corner! 🇺🇸🔥
Want to give your hockey club or team the chance to experience junior-level hockey at the next level? Now is the perfect opportunity!

🎟️ Discounted group tickets are available! Bring your players, teammates, and coaches to the Rough Rider Center and watch the Minot Minotauros take on the Bismarck Bobcats in two exciting nights of hockey!

Give your players the opportunity to watch, learn, and get inspired by athletes competing at the junior hockey level! 🏒💪

📧 [email protected]
📞 701-842-3665 Ext: 1001

📩 Reach out to our Events Team today to secure your group’s spot at a discounted price!

Bring the Team. Watch the Action. Get Inpired! 🔥🏒🇺🇸

08/27/2026

🏒❄️ THE ICE IS ALMOST READY! ❄️🏒

The ice is going down at the Rough Rider Center as we speak, and we’re getting ready for BATTLE! The Minot Minotauros and Bismarck Bobcats will take the ice September 11 & 12 for the 7th Annual War in Watford! 🇺🇸🏒

The rink is getting ready… the teams are getting ready… ARE YOU?! 👀

🎟️ Get your tickets TODAY! https://webtrac.roughridereventcenter.com/webtrac/web/search.html?display=detail&module=PST&_csrf_token=Vj6R6Y011S05412T382L2L4O6W3T6W6R705Q5T5T6H1J035T5A4618014M4F5B0F5L4O576V1L704S6G556E5H64534B0F604J6O670Q5P4N5G4S074W4D5G670K616A55

Thank you to Dave Hansen, Aaron Gravos, Kevin Le Clair and our RRC staff for helping get the Rinks ready!

A huge thank you to Dave Hansen, Aaron Gravos, the RRC/Parks staff, and Kevin Le Clair for all your hard work getting the ice ready on Hansen Rink! 🏒

We truly appreciate everything you do to help keep hockey going in our community! ❤️🖤

We can’t wait for the new logos to arrive to complete the look!

08/25/2026

Holly is taking War in Watford promotion VERY seriously. 😂🏒

War in Watford is almost here! Get ready for two nights of hard-hitting NAHL preseason hockey as Bismarck Bobcats Hockey and Minot Minotauros battle it out on the ice September 11 & 12 at the Rough Rider Center! 🇺🇸🏒

🎟️ Tickets are just $10! Get your tickets now at https://roughridercenter.com/event/war-in-watford/

08/24/2026

Who’s got the best gameday look? 👀🇺🇸🏒

Bobcats or Minotauros?
(Team bias is acceptable. 😂)

Let us know your pick below! 👇

See both America 250 specialty jerseys hit the ice at War in Watford, September 11 & 12.

Get your tickets now! 🎟️
https://roughridercenter.com/event/war-in-watford/

08/22/2026

Some emojis just aren’t specific enough. 😂🏒

WAR IN WATFORD is back September 11 & 12 at the Rough Rider Center! 🔥

The Minot Minotauros and Bismarck Bobcats are returning to Watford City for two nights of NAHL preseason hockey, big hits and an electric atmosphere.

🎟️ Tickets are ONLY $10! Grab yours now at:
https://roughridercenter.com/event/war-in-watford/

08/21/2026

We’ve got a fun activity planned for the second Coffee Hour of September! Taking place at The Good Shepherd Home, September 18th, at 2:00 PM; sip an afternoon coffee and assist the residents of The Good Shepherd Nursing home with vase painting and bouquet building! We are so thankful to the Long X Arts Foundation and their “Art for Life” program for collaborating with us to make a truly unforgettable Coffee Hour experience!

Can’t make it? That’s okay! We still have the first Coffee Hour, at the Rough Rider Center, September 4th:10 AM, and don’t forget to keep an eye out for all future Coffee Hours, taking place bi-weekly. Use the QR Code to sign-up for our September Coffee Hours, or use the link below. Feel free to email Svea with any questions at: [email protected]

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044BAEA92BA7FAC43-63387389-coffee

08/20/2026

💦 Parent & Me Swim Classes are OPEN! 🏊‍♀️👶

Make a splash with your little one this fall! Our Parent & Me Swim Classes are a fun way to introduce children ages 0–4 to the water while building comfort and confidence together.

📅 Sessions begin September 8 & October 6
💙 Parents participate in the water with their little ones
💲 $50 per session

Spots are limited—sign up your little one today!

Register at watfordcityparks.com or call 701-842-3665.

08/20/2026

🏊 There’s still room in Fall Swim Lessons! 🏊‍♀️

We still have openings in Levels 3–6 for our upcoming Learn to Swim sessions at the Rough Rider Center!

Help your swimmer build confidence, improve their skills, and have fun in the water. 💦
Spots are limited—sign up today!

Register online at watfordcityparks.com or call 701-842-3665.

08/20/2026

🎉 VENDORS WANTED! 🎉

Calling all local makers, creators, and small businesses! Join us at the Rough Rider Center for two exciting community events filled with shopping, food, fun, and festive activities.

🍺 Oktoberfest
📅 September 26, 2026 | ⏰ 12 PM–5 PM
Celebrate Oktoberfest with live entertainment, breweries, food, family activities, and a variety of local vendors!

🎄 Christmas Fest
📅 December 12, 2026 | ⏰ 10 AM–3 PM
Kick off the holiday season with festive fun, local shopping, Christmas activities, and plenty of holiday cheer!

Interested in being a vendor at either event? Email Ariel at [email protected] to join the fun! We’d love to have you be part of these community celebrations! 🎄🍻