The Saskatchewan Roughriders will once again be in the Humboldt region, this time with Watson and Watrous playing host to a Saskatchewan Roughrider Block Party presented by Special Blend.
When Jim Hausseckker saw the ad to nominate a community for the Block Party contest, he thought that would be perfect for his community of Watson.
Throwing his community into the ring paid off, with the Watson Block Party coming to town on July 14.
Hausseckker is a huge Roughrider fan, along with many others in Watson, and even Santa will be sporting the green and white for the afternoon, he says.
“People are excited by it. You see them putting up a little extra Rider paraphernalia in their windows. I’m hoping the whole town will be a little green.”
Festivities will take place at the Watson Fresh Air Community Centre northeast of the arena with the Roughrider crew coming into town from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
While the event is free to attend, funds raised from parts of the event will go to the Watson Fire Department.
Diehard Roughrider fan, Eric Pankratz, threw Watrous’s name into the ring to play host to a party. August 3 will be their day to bring the green and white to the Watrous
Curling Rink and their sports grounds from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., says Brendan Manz, Community Development Officer.
Money raised will go towards different Watrous organizations, including the daycare centre and local volleyball team.
Watson and Watrous are not the only local community hosting a special party with the Saskatchewan CFL football team. Six communities were chosen through a social media bracket to host a green and white party to raise money for local organizations and projects.
Along with fun and games for all ages, the Roughrider Pep Band, Cheer Squad, Gainer the Gopher, and a number of players will also be in attendance to have fun with the people in the host communities.
