WILD WEST WEEKEND
Sept. 25-27, 2026
McKenzie County Ag Expo
Watford City, ND
Welcome to Cowboy Town
Join us in Watford City, North Dakota for the 2026 NDRA Championship Rodeo Finals Wild West Weekend! Featuring three rodeos, a western art and vendor show, live entertainment, rodeo dances and more!
Three Rounds of Rodeos | Concessions | Beer Garden
Schedule of Events
SEPTEMBER 25
All times CT
Western Art & Vendor Show | 4 - 9 PM
Exhibit Hall, McKenzie County Ag Expo
Shop and explore a variety of Western artists and makers, from leatherwork, painting, rope art, hat making, glass artists, pottery and more. Or get outfitted with our western stores and boutiques.
For more information about artists click her
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Western Art Class | 4:30 - 5:30 PM
Exhibit Hall, McKenzie County Ag Expo
Create your own masterpiece step-by-step, soak in the rodeo vibes, browse the expo vendors, grab a drink at the bar and make memories with friends — all before the NDRA rodeo kicks off.
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NDRA Rodeo | 6 PM
Indoor Arena, McKenzie County Ag Expo
Bronc and bareback riding, steer wrestling, breakaway roping, steer roping, barrel racing, bull riding and a boot race for the kids make up this fun night of entertainment
$20 Adults
$10 6-11
5 & Under Free
Tickets available at door
Rodeo Dance with Two Weeks Notice
9:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Exhibit Hall, McKenzie County Ag Expo
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SEPTEMBER 26​​
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Family Entertainment | 10 am - 12 pm
TBA
Western Art & Vendor Show | 10 am - 9 pm
Exhibit Hall, McKenzie County Ag Expo
Shop and explore a variety of Western artists and makers, from leatherwork, painting, rope art, hat making, glass artists, pottery and more. Or get outfitted with our western stores and boutiques.
For more info on artists click here
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Western Art Class (TBA)
4:00 PM
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Entertainment (TBA)
5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall, McKenzie County Ag Expo
Experience Native American dancers from the MHA Nation. ​​​
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NDRA Rodeo | 6 PM
Indoor Arena, McKenzie County Ag Exp |
The final round of bronc and bareback riding, steer wrestling, breakaway roping, steer roping, barrel racing, bull riding and a boot race for the kids make up this fun afternoon of entertainment. Come cheer on your favorite contestants.
$20 Adults
$10 6-11
5 & Under Free
Tickets available at door
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Rodeo Dance with Two Weeks Notice
9:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Exhibit Hall, McKenzie County Ag Expo
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SEPTEMBER 27
Western Art & Vendor Show | 10 am - 4 pm
Exhibit Hall, McKenzie County Ag Expo
Shop and explore a variety of Western artists and makers, from leatherwork, painting, rope art, hat making, glass artists, pottery and more. Or get outfitted with our western stores and boutiques. For more info on artists click here
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NDRA Rodeo | 1 PM
Indoor Arena, McKenzie County Ag Exp |The final round of bronc and bareback riding, steer wrestling, breakaway roping, steer roping, barrel racing, bull riding and a boot race for the kids make up this fun afternoon of entertainment. Come cheer on your favorite contestants.$20 Adults$10 6-115 & Under FreeTickets available at door
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