What if your next family outing came with a side of brisket and a deeper understanding of your own backyard?

In many communities, the industries that shape daily life often operate behind the scenes. But what if there was a way to bring those worlds together—over good food, live music, and a healthy dose of curiosity?

Enter Bakken Rocks CookFest, a free family-friendly event that blends BBQ and community-building in a way that’s uniquely North Dakotan. Created to foster connection between the oil and gas industry and local residents, this gathering gives you a front-row seat to learn, ask questions, and meet the people powering a key part of the region’s economy.

Whether you’re there for the pit-smoked meats, live tunes, or to watch your kids enjoy games and giveaways, CookFest is designed to be both fun and informative. It’s a chance to spend the day with your neighbors while getting a taste—literally and figuratively—of the industry that fuels western North Dakota.

If you’re nearby, mark your calendar. You don’t want to miss this one. Register here or see below for more information.

Bakken Rocks CookFest

CookFest brings industry and communities together for food and fun.
The Bakken Rocks CookFest offers residents the opportunity to get out and learn more about the oil and gas industry, hear from industry experts, meet the employees of companies working in their area, and best of all, eat some of the best BBQ available in western North Dakota. With games and activities for kids, swag and giveaways, and live music, this free event is fun for the whole family.