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45th Annual API Chili Cook-Off

Saturday March 26th, 2026
Raymond Family Community Center | Williston, ND
21+ ONLY – Valid ID Required

The Williston Basin API Chapter is proud to host the 45th Annual API Chili Cook-Off, a signature community event that brings people together while raising critical funds for local organizations, scholarships, and charitable programs.

2025 Event Recap

The 44th Annual Chili Cook-Off in 2025 exceeded all expectations:

  • 22 competing chili teams

  • 100+ sponsors

  • 1,500+ attendees

  • Over $110,000 raised for scholarships and community programs

Thanks to this incredible support, funds were distributed to impactful causes across our region.

Where the Money Goes

Proceeds from the API Chili Cook-Off directly benefit:

  • API Scholarship Program

  • Giving Hearts Day Donations, including:

    • Coyote Clay Target League

    • Upper Missouri Ministries

    • Eckert Youth Home

    • Salvation Army

  • Community Support, including:

    • Williston Flyers Pee Wee Hockey

    • Korner Lions

    • Family Crisis Shelter

    • Keene Volunteer Fire Department

    • Kids Day Out Foundation

    • WHS After Prom

    • Williston Regional Economic Development (WRED)

Your support helps strengthen the Bakken and invest in the future of our community.

how to sponsor

The Chili Cook-Off is one of two major annual fundraisers for the Williston Basin API Chapter. Sponsorship support fuels scholarships, charitable giving, and community investments throughout the year.

Whether you’re a long-time supporter or a first-time sponsor, your involvement makes a real difference.

2026 Marketing Deadlines

  • March 6, 2026 – Official Poster, Radio Ads & Social Media

  • March 20, 2026 – On-Site Event Display Marketing

Contributions received after these dates will still be included in post-event “Thank You” advertising. No logo? No problem — your company name will be used.

2026 Sponsorship Levels

Bakken Rockstar Sponsor – $2,500

  • Everything included in the Bakken Trophy/Games Sponsor

  • Announced throughout the event

Bakken Trophy / Games Sponsor – $1,500

  • Everything included in the Black Gold Sponsor

  • Announced during games and trophy presentations

️ Black Gold Sponsor – $1,000

  • Everything included in the Platinum Sponsor

  • Announced during chili games

Platinum Sponsor – $750

  • Everything included in the Diamond Sponsor

  • Includes pre-event radio advertising

Diamond Sponsor – $500

  • Everything included in the Gold Sponsor

  • Listed on the official event poster

Gold Sponsor – $350

  • Everything included in the Silver Sponsor

  • Company announced during the event

Silver Sponsor – $200

  • Everything included in the Bronze Sponsor

  • Advertising on the API website

Bronze Sponsor – $100

  • Company logo displayed on Chili Cook-Off digital media

Thank You!

A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors, volunteers, teams, and attendees. Your generosity allows the Williston Basin API Chapter to continue making a lasting impact in our community.


We can’t wait to see you at the 45th Annual API Chili Cook-Off — March 28, 2026!

SPONSOR TODAY


THANK YOU! 1ST ANNUAL CORNHOLE CLASSIC A SUCCESS!

What an incredible day! Our inaugural Cornhole Classic was everything we hoped it would be—fun, festive, and full of community spirit. From the friendly rivalries to the nail-biting final round for the money, the energy in the room was unreal. 

A huge thank you to our generous sponsors — we truly couldn’t have done this without you. Your support brought great prizes, great food, and a whole lot of holiday cheer to everyone who walked through the doors.

Between the ugly sweaters, the laughs, the competitive throws, and the holiday spirit in full force, this first-ever event set the bar high. We are so thankful for each attendee, volunteer, sponsor, and team who helped make this day such a success.

Here’s to many more years of Cornhole Classics — and an amazing community that makes it all possible. 

Thank you for making the inaugural one unforgettable!


2025 CORNHOLE CLASSIC AND HOLIDAY SOCIAL SPONSORS

Another Successsful Williston API Golf Tournament Completed!



THANK YOU from Williston API!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the 45th Annual Williston API Golf Tournament! From the scorching Thursday sun to the cooler Friday breeze, you showed up, played hard, and made it an unforgettable two days on the course.

We are incredibly grateful to our sponsors, teams, vendors, and volunteers who helped make this event a success. Your support directly impacts our ability to fund scholarships, local initiatives, and community projects throughout the year.

Until next year… keep your drives straight and your putts true! 

A Big Thanks to our Sponsors who make this event possible!

Apex Well Servicing, ASK TRANSPORTATION, Black Investments, Blueprint Energy Partners, Borealis Fuels and Logistics, Busy Bees Hot Oil Inc, Cahill Services Operating LLC, Calfrac Well Services, ChampionX, Chord Energy, Confluence Energy Services, Control Tech USA, CP Energy, CPI (Crude Processing International),Creedence Energy Services, Custom Chemical Solutions, Dakota Chemical, Dean's Bulk Service, Decca Consulting, Delaney Distributors, Inc., Devon Energy, DFI Piling, Drilling Tools International, DSG Supply, Enbridge, Evolution Completions, Fast Energy Services, Flowco Production Solutions, Giant Oil Tools USA, Haliburton, Hydrus Energy and Environmental Solutions/Rhinokore Composite Solutions, Industrial Equipment Sales & Service, JMAC Resources, KLX Energy Services, Knight Energy Services, Kraken Resources, Liberty Energy, Liberty Lift, Liquid Gold Trucking LLC, Maverick Downhole Technologies, MMR Constructors, Nabors Drilling, Newkota, Nextier, Northern Energy Services, Northwest Tire, Nova Oilfield Services, Nuway Completion Supply, NXL Technologies, Octane outdoors, Oil States Energy Services, OneCor Services, ONEOK, Pat's OffRoad inc, Phoenix Energy, Ranger Energy Services, RDO Equipment Company, Recoil, RED ROCK FORD OF WILLISTON, Ritchie Bros, SandPro LLC, Select Water, Shift Services, Step Energy Services, Stickman Inc., Summit Fleet, SWM, TallgrassWater North Dakota, Tractor & Equipment Co., Ulterra, Vault Pressure Control, Victaulic O&G, WellPro, West Dakota Water, Wisco


And a special thanks to those who helped us bring our plan to success!

Crane for the USA and API Flag - Wood Wireline

Eagle Ridge Golf Course, McCoys Bar & Restaurant -Troy & Eileen McCoy & Staff, C&D Ice & Water Services, DJ JayKayCee, Ashley Raad Photography, Williston Hockey, Crysie Hendershott, Heidi Scott, Off The Hook Digital Solutions


API - Williston Basin Chapter API Board Members

Kerri Espeland, Holand Neubauer, Brandi Gustafson, Tera Decker, Brom Lutz, Pete Vachal, Bobby Purdy, Chris Keiper, Bones deLaunay, Shawn Stogner, Rob Johner  & Mike Conlin


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