# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Long X Longhorn Sculpture Ribbon Cutting & Open House
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us as we celebrate the installation of "Jonesy," the life-sized long horn steer sculpture by renowned metal artist John Lopez at the Long X Visitor Center in Watford City. 

Sponsored by Jones Contracting, Jonesy was created in Lopez's signature detailed “hybrid metal” style that that seamlessly fuses discarded farm equipment, scarp iron, and cast bronze. Jonesy pays homage to the Long X Cattle Trail, which served as a primary route for driving huge herds of Texas Longhorns up from southern breeding grounds to the grasslands of western North Dakota and eastern Montana in the late-19th-century. His brother, Maverik, is displayed in Houston. 

Stop in anytime between 5-7 pm to enjoy
-Cowboy music by Gene Veeder and Kelly Hanna
-Free Ice Cream
-A Free Kids Craft
-Decorate your own cowboy hat with Hot Headed Hat Bar
-Photos with Jonesy
-A Ribbon Cutting at 6 PM

Grab a "Roundup Bingo" card for deals and discounts around town during Homefest and bring it back for a goodie bag. 

PLUS: Enter into a drawing for a 4 ft. Stuffed Steer! 

See you at the Visitor Center as we celebrate this beloved addition to our community that pays homage to our cowboy and agricultural roots. 

More information about John Lopez at https://www.johnlopezstudio.com/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/watford-city/long-x-longhorn-sculpture-ribbon-cutting-and-open-house/200030264161917
- **Event Categories**: Art, fine-arts, trips-adventures, Kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 35

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Watford City
- **state**: ND
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Merc at The Long X Visitor Center
- **lat**: 47.79983
- **long**: -103.28343
- **full address**: The Merc at The Long X Visitor Center, 100 2nd Ave SW, Watford City, ND 58835-7710, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Long X Longhorn Sculpture Ribbon Cutting & Open House being held?
  - **A:** Long X Longhorn Sculpture Ribbon Cutting & Open House takes place on Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Merc at The Long X Visitor Center, 100 2nd Ave SW, Watford City, ND 58835-7710, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Long X Longhorn Sculpture Ribbon Cutting & Open House?
  - **A:** Long X Longhorn Sculpture Ribbon Cutting & Open House is organized by Long X Arts Foundation.

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