Watonga Cheese Festival

10/15/2026

With Hearts Full of Gratitude THANK YOU!

What an incredible celebration of culture, heritage, community, and tradition!

On behalf of Plains Collective, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who helped make our 2nd Annual Indigenous Arts Festival, held in conjunction with the historic 50th Annual Watonga Cheese Festival, such a meaningful and memorable experience.

To our artists, cultural presenters, performers, volunteers, sponsors, community partners, and every visitor who joined us, THANK YOU!

Your participation helped us do more than celebrate a festival. Together, we honored our ancestors, shared Indigenous traditions, strengthened friendships, and created opportunities for future generations to connect with the rich history and living cultures of our Native communities.

We believe that sharing our cultures builds understanding, strengthens relationships, and helps bring healing and unity to our communities.

The festival may be over, but the traditions, friendships, and connections we celebrated will continue.

With sincere gratitude,

Plains Collective
Honoring Our Heritage • Celebrating Our Cultures • Building Community

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

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10/12/2026

We are tired!💤

As we close the weekend of events we offer each of you a THANK YOU FOR MAKING HISTORY WITH US!

50th Annual Watonga Cheese Festival
& 2nd Annual Indigenous Arts Festival

What an incredible weekend of celebration, community, culture, and tradition!

As we reflect on this historic milestone, our hearts are filled with gratitude for EVERYONE who helped make these festivals such a wonderful success!

To our sponsors, vendors, artists, performers, demonstrators, volunteers, community leaders, city employees, first responders, festival committees, and everyone who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, a big THANK YOU!

To our Cheyenne and Arapaho elders, tribal leaders, cultural ambassadors, artists, and Indigenous community members who generously shared their heritage, traditions, stories, and talents; thank you for helping us celebrate and honor the rich history and living cultures that are such an important part of our community.

And to our festivalgoers, families, friends, and visitors who came to Watonga to celebrate with us, YOU are the reason these traditions continue!

Fifty years ago, a group of dedicated individuals had a vision to bring people together in celebration of our community. Today, that vision continues to grow, embracing new generations, honoring our shared history, and creating opportunities for cultural understanding, friendship, and unity.

The addition of the Indigenous Arts Festival has brought another beautiful dimension to this longstanding tradition. Together, we are not simply hosting festivals, we are building bridges, preserving traditions, celebrating our differences, and creating memories that will last for generations.

We are especially grateful for the spirit of generosity, kindness, and cooperation that makes Watonga such a special place to call home.

From the Watonga Cheese Festival Committee and Plains Collective, THANK YOU for being part of something truly special!

Here’s to 50 years of memories, two years of celebrating Indigenous arts and culture, and a future filled with even more reasons to come together!

Until next year, thank you for celebrating with us!

Small Town. Rich History. Strong Traditions. One Community.

10/11/2026

Runners get ready!!!!
The Great Rat Race!

10/10/2026

Art

10/10/2026

Art

03/20/2026

Come out to Roman Nose State Park on Saturday, April 4,2026 at 1:30 pm for an Eastern Egg Hunt!! The Easter Egg Hunt is hosted by Roman Nose State Park, Watonga Kiwanis, and Friends of Roman Nose.