Upcoming Events
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!
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 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!
The Stage: Best of the Basin
Calling all musicians! Are you a Williston-area band? Do you want a chance to compete on the Great Northern stage for cash prizes, a custom band t-shirt, and more?
You are invited to join us for Battle of the Bands on February 7!
Complete this interest form and tell us all about yourself! https://forms.gle/rbH2nJ6eLKpdwNbcA
Limited to a maximum of eight bands.
Brew Your Business
Where coffee fuels conversations. Networking brews success.
Second Wednesday of each month. Learn more here.
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.
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!
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!
Havana Nights - featuring Pan Blanco
Enjoy the music of John Roberts y Pan Blanco, the Afro-Latin Salsa Funk sensation you have to hear to believe. Bring your friends to learn some new dances, hear some beautiful music from a six-piece band, and try some Cuban cuisine!
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!
Virgil Hill Inaugural Boxing Tournament
In partnership with Quicksilver Hill Sports & Entertainment, Virgil Hill is set to deliver a world-class boxing event right here at Great Northern Events. This marks a historic moment for the community — a fusion of professional boxing, local pride, and the return of one of North Dakota’s greatest athletes to his hometown roots.
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!
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!
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.
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!
Oktoberfest ft. Jessie G!
Prost to a good time! Join us at Great Northern Event Center for an epic Oktoberfest celebration you won’t forget! We’re bringing together the best of fall with local breweries, mouthwatering bites from food vendors, and live music from artist Jessie G that’ll keep the party going all day long. Test your skills (and your strength!) in fun games and competitions—from stein-holding to bratwurst-eating contests. Whether you’re here for the beer, the music, or just the vibe, there’s something for everyone. Throw on your lederhosen, grab your friends, and get ready to raise a glass to fall fun!