Western North Dakota's Premier Event Center
Rough Rider Center is an event center and wedding venue located in Watford City, ND. A world-class facility that covers more than 260,000 square feet, this impressive property is the crown jewel of McKenzie County. The center houses a football field, golf course, ice skating rink, coffee shop, and multiple meeting rooms that you can customize to your nuptial needs. The venue welcomes corporate conferences, nonprofit galas, and elegant weddings to its state-of-the-art boardrooms and banquet hall. If you are looking to host a grand affair for your big day, look no further than the Rough Rider Center. With a Convention Hall that boasts over 5,300 square feet of event space, you can host up to 400 people at your wedding. This ballroom lets in plenty of natural light and provides beautiful views of the artificial turf football field and the newly-constructed golf course. For smaller receptions and ceremonies, the room can be broken into five different areas, all with soundproof walls. The numerous meeting spaces and suites can be tailored for get-ready rooms, a cocktail reception, and separate sites for the ceremony and dinner. A pool party room and indoor pool are also at your disposal, unique features that will ensure your wedding is unforgettable. Rough Rider Center rents rooms, tables and chairs, and poles and drapes for décor by the hour. A catering kitchen will allow you to work with your chosen caterer, or you can browse the center’s menu of classic entrees and food stations. The venue also provides wait and bar staff for your special day as well as place settings, linens, and a water and coffee service. With a large number of rooms and maximum flexibility, this spacious venue allows you to create the personalized and luxurious wedding of your dreams.