Chamber of Commerce: Ribfest & More!

In Season 2, Episode 24 of the Living in McKenzie County podcast, Vawnita Best sits down with Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Mary Fish-Gumke, Lund Oil Marketing Director Jessica Hollenbeck, and Chamber Board Member Stefanie Russell of Dakota West Credit Union to highlight Chamber resources and the upcoming 2026 Best of the West Ribfest on August 14. They also take a look at other Chamber events including Trail of Treats, Turkey Bingo, and the Parade of Lights, along with networking luncheons and Business After Hours.

Best of the West Ribfest: https://www.watfordcityribfest.com https://www.facebook.com/BestOfTheWestRibfest

Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce: https://www.watfordcitychamber.com

Chamber Membership Form: https://live-watford-city-chamber.pantheonsite.io/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/2022ChamberMembershipApplication.pdf

Upcoming Events: https://www.watfordcityevents.com

00:00 Welcome

02:25 Introductions

05:14 Volunteers in the Community

07:31 Homefest Recap

12:57 2026 RibFest

18:54 Ribfest Team

26:34 Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce