Upcoming Events
Nashville Nights
An Evening of Nashville Sound & Stories!
Great Northern Event Center presents Nashville Nights, a live music experience bringing the heart of Music City to downtown Williston.
On Saturday, March 21, step inside the historic Great Northern for an unforgettable night of authentic Nashville-style songwriter rounds and high-energy country music.
Dancing at Great Northern
Get ready Williston!! Put on your dancing shoes!
Join our dance instructors Lexi and Allan for line dancing, country swing, and more. Plus there will be lots of opportunities to just get up and shake your groove thing!
This event is 18+ (For the younger crowd, please see our 1st Thursday of the month events.)
Enjoy dinner from the Wild Cow Kitchen and drinks from the Great Northern bar.
Dancing at Great Northern - TEEN NIGHT
You asked for it, so here it is! If it is the first Thursday of the month, it is TEEN NIGHT at Thursday Night Dancing!
This event is 12+
Join our dance instructors Lexi and Allan for line dancing, country swing, and more. Plus there will be lots of opportunities to just get up and shake your groove thing!
Enjoy dinner from the Wild Cow Kitchen and drinks from the Great Northern bar, including a fun mocktail for the teens.
Brew Your Business
Where coffee fuels conversations. Networking brews success.
Second Wednesday of each month. Learn more here.
Dancing at Great Northern
Get ready Williston!! Put on your dancing shoes!
Join our dance instructors Lexi and Allan for line dancing, country swing, and more. Plus there will be lots of opportunities to just get up and shake your groove thing!
This event is 18+ (For the younger crowd, please see our 1st Thursday of the month events.)
Enjoy dinner from the Wild Cow Kitchen and drinks from the Great Northern bar.
Williston Ducks Unlimited Banquet
Williston Ducks Unlimited Banquet
Join the Williston volunteer Ducks Unlimited Chapter for a fun night of raffles, games, auctions, food, fun, and more. Tickets available here or at NAPA’s Gun Counter.
For sponsorships and information, call Mike at 920-242-8619.
North Dakota’s Strongest Man and Woman Competition
North Dakota’s Strongest Man & Woman XII
Hosted by Full Circle Strength Systems
Learn more about competing here.
Doors open at 10 a.m., competition begins at noon.
After Party
Following the awards, stick around for the music of two local bands, All Eyes Closed and Chaos 901.
Tickets for the After Party are $20, and food will be available for purchase from the Wild Cow Kitchen.
Dancing at Great Northern
Get ready Williston!! Put on your dancing shoes!
Join our dance instructors Lexi and Allan for line dancing, country swing, and more. Plus there will be lots of opportunities to just get up and shake your groove thing!
This event is 18+ (For the younger crowd, please see our 1st Thursday of the month events.)
Enjoy dinner from the Wild Cow Kitchen and drinks from the Great Northern bar.
Dancing at Great Northern
Get ready Williston!! Put on your dancing shoes!
Join our dance instructors Lexi and Allan for line dancing, country swing, and more. Plus there will be lots of opportunities to just get up and shake your groove thing!
This event is 18+ (For the younger crowd, please see our 1st Thursday of the month events.)
Enjoy dinner from the Wild Cow Kitchen and drinks from the Great Northern bar.
Dancing at Great Northern
Get ready Williston!! Put on your dancing shoes!
Join our dance instructors Lexi and Allan for line dancing, country swing, and more. Plus there will be lots of opportunities to just get up and shake your groove thing!
This event is 18+ (For the younger crowd, please see our 1st Thursday of the month events.)
Enjoy dinner from the Wild Cow Kitchen and drinks from the Great Northern bar.
Dancing at Great Northern
Get ready Williston!! Put on your dancing shoes!
Join our dance instructors Lexi and Allan for line dancing, country swing, and more. Plus there will be lots of opportunities to just get up and shake your groove thing!
This event is 18+ (For the younger crowd, please see our 1st Thursday of the month events.)
Enjoy dinner from the Wild Cow Kitchen and drinks from the Great Northern bar.
Jeremy Camp Concert
Join us Great Northern Events for an unforgettable night of worship, community, and faith.
Jeremy Camp is coming to Williston! Dive into his soul-stirring anthems of faith, hope, and resilience that have transformed millions. In unbreakable Williston, rally families, workers, youth, and seniors for an epic night of worship, encouragement, and unity in the area’s newest and most intimate venue. Don’t miss this game-changing event!
Tickets will go on sale here on February 14 at 10 a.m.
Follow the Facebook event to learn more.
Brew Your Business
Where coffee fuels conversations. Networking brews success.
Second Wednesday of each month. Learn more here.
Graduation Receptions
Celebrate your graduate with a reception space at Great Northern events.
Reception Details:
2-hour reserved time slot
6-foot table
$200 per table
Food options available from Wild Cow Kitchen
Contact us at (701) 577-3673 or email bookings@greatnorthern.events to reserve your space!
Graduation Receptions
Celebrate your graduate with a reception space at Great Northern events.
Reception Details:
2-hour reserved time slot
6-foot table
$200 per table
Food options available from Wild Cow Kitchen
Contact us at (701) 577-3673 or email bookings@greatnorthern.events to reserve your space!
Graduation Receptions
Celebrate your graduate with a reception space at Great Northern events.
Reception Details:
2-hour reserved time slot
6-foot table
$200 per table
Food options available from Wild Cow Kitchen
Contact us at (701) 577-3673 or email bookings@greatnorthern.events to reserve your space!
Downtowners Art and Wine Walk
Join us for an unforgettable evening of creativity, flavor, and community at the Art & Wine Walk!
Downtown Williston will be alive with a vibrant showcase of talented local artists, incredible food, and delicious wine tastings throughout the evening, from 5:30-9:00 p.m. Start your night at the James Memorial Art Center, and end your stroll with a tasting at 202 Brix, followed by the After Party Great Northern Events!!!
Tickets available soon, watch this space.
Summer Nights on Main After Party
Join the Williston Downtowners for the kickoff of their Summer Nights on Main event, and then head on over to Great Northern Events for a party after the party hosted by Line Dancing with Lexi!
America's 250th Birthday Bash Downtown
Celebrate America’s 250th with a Birthday Bash in Downtown Williston featuring the music of the MoonCats!
Summer Nights on Main After Party
Join the Williston Downtowners for Summer Nights on Main, and then head on over to Great Northern Events for a party after the party hosted by Line Dancing with Lexi!
Summer Nights on Main After Party
Join the Williston Downtowners for Summer Nights on Main, and then head on over to Great Northern Events for a party after the party hosted by Line Dancing with Lexi!
Summer Nights on Main After Party
Join the Williston Downtowners for Summer Nights on Main, and then head on over to Great Northern Events for a party after the party hosted by Line Dancing with Lexi!
Summer Nights on Main After Party
Join the Williston Downtowners for Summer Nights on Main, and then head on over to Great Northern Events for a party after the party hosted by Line Dancing with Lexi!
Summer Nights on Main After Party
Join the Williston Downtowners for Summer Nights on Main, and then head on over to Great Northern Events for a party after the party hosted by Line Dancing with Lexi!
Summer Nights on Main After Party
Join the Williston Downtowners for Summer Nights on Main, and then head on over to Great Northern Events for a party after the party hosted by Line Dancing with Lexi!
A Night of Music with Roger Lee
Roger Lee of Winter, Wisconsin will be stopping by Great Northern Events on his western tour for a night of music including Waylon, Willie, Gordon Lightfood, Don Williams, Ray Lamontage, and more.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner and dance instruction, the show starts at 6:30 p.m.
Summer Nights on Main After Party
Join the Williston Downtowners for Summer Nights on Main, and then head on over to Great Northern Events for a party after the party hosted by Line Dancing with Lexi!
Summer Nights on Main After Party
Join the Williston Downtowners for Summer Nights on Main, and then head on over to Great Northern Events for a party after the party hosted by Line Dancing with Lexi!
2nd Annual Oktoberfest
Ready for round two? Watch this space for details of our Second Annual Oktoberfest event!
Featuring the music of the MoonCats.
Dancing at Great Northern
Get ready Williston!! Put on your dancing shoes!
Join our dance instructors Lexi and Allan for line dancing, country swing, and more. Plus there will be lots of opportunities to just get up and shake your groove thing!
This event is 18+ (For the younger crowd, please see our 1st Thursday of the month events.)
Enjoy dinner from the Wild Cow Kitchen and drinks from the Great Northern bar.
Dancing at Great Northern
Get ready Williston!! Put on your dancing shoes!
Join our dance instructors Lexi and Allan for line dancing, country swing, and more. Plus there will be lots of opportunities to just get up and shake your groove thing!
This event is 18+ (For the younger crowd, please see our 1st Thursday of the month events.)
Enjoy dinner from the Wild Cow Kitchen and drinks from the Great Northern bar.
Brew Your Business
Where coffee fuels conversations. Networking brews success.
Second Wednesday of each month. Learn more here.
Latin Dance Workshop
Latin Dance Workshop
Hosted by AllanDance
Salsa ~ Merengue ~ Bachata
Dancing made easy. No partner required. All levels welcome!
$20 per person.
Bingo for Music, Arts & Kids
Join Harmonics Creative World for a fun, all-ages Bingo Night supporting local kids through music, theater, and the arts!
$40 per person includes:
1 bingo book (7 games)
1 dauber
1 drink ticket
+Extra bingo books are available for $10
The night incudes:
Live music
$1,000 bingo jackpot
50/50 raffle
Great prizes
Cash bar
Why it matters:
Harmonics Creative World currently serves 50+ students in our children’s choir, over 30 students in theater workshops, and has more demand for music lessons than we can accommodate. All proceeds go directly toward instructors, scholarships, instruments, and program costs — not overhead.
Sponsorships are available.
Dancing at Great Northern - TEEN NIGHT
You asked for it, so here it is! If it is the first Thursday of the month, it is TEEN NIGHT at Thursday Night Dancing!
This event is 12+
Join our dance instructors Lexi and Allan for line dancing, country swing, and more. Plus there will be lots of opportunities to just get up and shake your groove thing!
Enjoy dinner from the Wild Cow Kitchen and drinks from the Great Northern bar, including a fun mocktail for the teens.
Dancing at Great Northern
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a night of country swing and line dancing, featuring the instruction of Allan Laurel. All skill levels welcome. The bar and kitchen will be open!
Dancing at Great Northern
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a night of country swing and line dancing, featuring the instruction of Allan Laurel. All skill levels welcome. The bar and kitchen will be open!
Dancing at Great Northern
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a night of country swing and line dancing, featuring the instruction of Allan Laurel. All skill levels welcome. The bar and kitchen will be open!
Wine Tasting
Join us for a guided wine tasting featuring eight wines, including two local selections from 202 Brix, paired with hors d’oeuvres. This intro to wine is presented by Paul Fiedler of Johnson Brothers Distributing. Advance tickets are required and can be purchased here.
Brew Your Business
Where coffee fuels conversations. Networking brews success.
Second Wednesday of each month. Learn more here.
The Stage: Best of the Basin
Battle of the Bands is ready to rock the stage at Great Northern Events!
Doors open at 4 with live music in the lounge, and the first band starts at 6 p.m.
All ages show - $10 at the door.
Dancing at Great Northern
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a night of country swing and line dancing, featuring the instruction of Allan Laurel. All skill levels welcome. The bar and kitchen will be open!
Dancing at Great Northern
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a night of country swing and line dancing, featuring the instruction of Allan Laurel. All skill levels welcome. The bar and kitchen will be open!
Boots & Brews
Coyote Wrestling Club is hosting their annual Boots and Brews fundraising event. Learn more and get your tickets here.
Dancing at Great Northern
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a night of country music and dancing, featuring the instruction of Allan Laurel. All skill levels welcome. The bar and kitchen will be open!
Dancing at Great Northern
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a night of Latin music and dancing, featuring the instruction of Allan Laurel. All skill levels welcome. The bar and kitchen will be open!
Brew Your Business
Where coffee fuels conversations. Networking brews success.
Second Wednesday of each month. Learn more here.
Dancing at Great Northern
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a night of country music and dancing, featuring the instruction of Allan Laurel. All skill levels welcome. The bar and kitchen will be open!
Masquerade at Great Northern
Join us New Year’s Eve beginning at 8 p.m. for a Masquerade Party featuring the music of DJ JayKayCee. Appetizers available by Chef Christopher. Get your tickets now!
Bing Crosby Christmas Soirée
Bing Crosby Christmas Soirée – Vintage Holiday Elegance
Step into a classic Christmas evening at Great Northern Events, inspired by the timeless charm of Bing Crosby. Enjoy crooner-style live music, elegant 1940’s holiday décor, festive cocktails, and a warm, nostalgic atmosphere that feels straight out of a Christmas movie. Guests are encouraged to dress in Vintage Holiday Elegance and experience a night of music, mingling, signature winter drinks, and a magical “White Christmas” finale with snowfall projection. A sophisticated holiday soirée designed for couples, families, and groups looking to celebrate in true vintage style.
“The Stage” at Great Northern
Get ready for an unforgettable night of live music, delicious food, and good vibes at Great Northern Event Center! Join us as two incredible music artists take the stage and bring the energy all night long. Whether you're here for the beats, the bites, or the drinks, we’ve got something for everyone. Enjoy a variety of food and drink options from local vendors while dancing the night away in our vibrant event center. Grab your friends, bring your appetite, and come experience a night you won’t want to miss!