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Williston API Annual Events

At Williston API, we host several events throughout the year to raise money to support our programming. These events also engage the community in our efforts to reach students! Whether you’d like to get involved on an individual level or as a business through event sponsorship, we offer several ways for you to support our work while having a great time!

CHILI COOK-OFF

The 45th Annual API Chili Cook-Off will be held Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the Raymond Family Community Center.

The Williston API is proud to host events that bring our community together while raising funds for local organizations and scholarships. 2025's API Chili Cook-Off exceeded all expectations, with 22 competing teams, 100+ sponsors, and over 1,500 attendees, resulting in over $110,000 raised to support scholarships and community programs.

The money raised from this event will directly impact local organizations, scholarships, and charitable programs, including:

API Scholarship Program
Giving Hearts Day Donations (Coyote Clay Target League, Upper Missouri Ministries, Eckert Youth Home, Salvation Army)
Community Support (Williston Flyers Pee Wee Hockey, Korner Lions, Family Crisis Shelter, Keene VFD, Kids Day Out Foundation, WHS After Prom, WRED)

A huge THANK YOU to all the sponsors, volunteers, and attendees who made this event possible. Your support helps us continue making a difference in the Bakken! We look forward to seeing you at the 45th Annual API Chili Cook-Off next year March 28, 2026!

MUST BE 21 WITH ID TO ATTEND

2026 Chili Cook-off Details

Golf Tournament

2025 Williston API 45th Annual Golf Tournament

Williston API's 45th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament featured:

64 teams
384 golfers
23 vendors
Two Golf Cart Giveaways
Music, Food, and Fun!

Thanks to your continued support our 45th Annual Invitational Golf Tournament successfully raised Over $90K

Our main fundraising goal this year was to make a dream come true possible for a Williston resident through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

HOLIDAY SOCIAL

Williston API 2026 Cornhole Classic & Holiday Social

Get ready to toss some holiday cheer!

Come to one, or come to both — either way, you won’t want to miss this!

Join us for a festive day of friendly competition, good food and great company at our 2ND Annual Holiday Social - Cornhole event. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just want to have some fun, this is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season and end of another year in the Bakken with friends & colleagues.

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Holiday Cornhole Classic & Holiday Social

When
November 20, 2026

10:30 AM - 10:00 PM

Location
The Grand Williston Hotel & Conference Center, Williston, ND

2nd Annual Cornhole Social

Join us for the 2nd Annual Cornhole Social, a fun and laid-back Friday holiday event featuring friendly competition, great drinks, and even better company. Whether you’re playing to win or just tossing bags for fun, this social is all about good vibes and community.

Grab a partner, cheer on your friends, and kick off the weekend the right way.

Grand Williston Hotel & Convention Center

Friday November 20th 2026

Schedule of Events

Cornhole Classic

10:30 AM - Team registration

11:00 AM - Warm up rounds begin (2 rounds)

11:45 AM - Tournament Starts (split into 2 brackets)

2:00 PM Intermission Games & Airmail Challenges

4:00 PM Playoffs

6:00 PM Tournament Awards & Social Begins

Holiday Social

7:00 PM Dinner, Music and fun...more details to follow

We can't wait to see you for a day of friendly competition and a night of networking fun.

Contact Holand Neubauer @ 701-580-8251 or Chris Keiper @ 814-421-9627 with any questions!

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46th Annual Williston API Chili Cook-Off

When
March 27, 2027

3:00 PM

Location
Raymond Family Community Center

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46TH ANNUAL WILLISTON API CHILI COOK-OFF

Saturday, March 27, 2027
Raymond Family Community Center | Williston, ND
21+ Event | Valid ID Required

The Williston Basin API Chapter is proud to host the 47th Annual API Chili Cook-Off, one of the Bakken's premier community events. Each year, local businesses, industry partners, and community members come together for an evening of award-winning chili, friendly competition, games, raffles, live entertainment, and fundraising—all supporting scholarships and charitable initiatives throughout western North Dakota.

Event Highlights

Award-Winning Chili Competition

People's Choice Voting

Games & Interactive Activities

Live Entertainment

Raffles & Prize Drawings

Food & Beverages

Community Networking

Support for Local Scholarships & Charitable Giving

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships for the 2027 Chili Cook-Off will open early 2027.

As one of the area's largest annual fundraising events, sponsorships provide outstanding visibility for your company while supporting scholarships, educational initiatives, and community programs throughout the Bakken.

Sponsorship opportunities are available on a first-come, first-served basis and many levels sell out quickly. Watch your email, our website, and social media for the official sponsorship announcement.

Chili Team Registration

Chili team spots are filled based on returning teams from the previous year. Returning teams will receive registration information directly and must confirm their participation by the announced deadline.

Should any team spots become available, they will be offered through a waitlist or announced publicly on the Williston API website and social media.

Marketing Deadlines

To receive maximum promotional exposure, sponsorship commitments and logos should be submitted before the published marketing deadlines.

Official 2027 marketing deadlines will be announced when sponsorship registration opens.

Why We Do It

The API Chili Cook-Off is one of the Williston Basin Chapter API's largest annual fundraisers.

Proceeds help fund:

API Scholarships

Educational programs

Community organizations

Local nonprofit initiatives

Charitable giving throughout the Bakken

Every sponsorship, team registration, and attendee helps us continue investing in our industry and our communities.

Questions?

Contact us at info@willistonapi.com.

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47th Annual Williston API Invitational Golf Tournament

Start
July 08, 2027

End
July 09, 2027

Location
Eagle Ridge Golf Course

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2027 Williston API Invitational Golf Tounament

Thank you for your interest in the 2027 Williston API Golf Tournament.

Please note that team participation is by invitation only. Submitting an inquiry lets us know your company is interested, but it does not guarantee an invitation or a team spot.

Membership Required: Companies must be current Williston Basin API members to be eligible for a team invitation.

Registration Opens in May 2027: Selected teams will receive registration information, deadlines, and additional tournament details when registration opens.

Limited Availability: Team invitations will be determined by the tournament committee based on event capacity and overall tournament needs.

Sponsorships are handled separately and do not include or guarantee a team entry.

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