Discover Downtown Williston Events
Art and Wine Walk
Amazing local artists, incredible food, and delicious wine to taste. If that sounds like a good time, then the Art & Wine Walk is your event!
El Wencho at Great Northen Events
El Wencho is a powerhouse duo delivering a big sound rooted in the Montana lifestyle, blending immersive storytelling with catchy melodies and driving rhythms. Their music is an eclectic fusion of red dirt rock, blues, country, Americana, and polyrhythmic Latin percussion, creating a sound that is both dynamic and distinctive.
Known for their engaging live performances, El Wencho combines music, storytelling, and a touch of comedy to create an experience that connects with audiences and keeps them coming back for more. Josh and John are talented musicians and natural entertainers whose chemistry on stage brings an authentic, high-energy show to life.
This event is hosted by Great Northern Event Center.
Art Fest
The James Memorial Art Center’s annual Art Fest returns on Saturday, June 20, 10 AM to 4 PM at Recreation Park for a full day of art, music, creativity, and community.
We’re once again teaming up with the Williston Downtowners Association’s Art & Wine Walk on Thursday, June 18 to turn the entire weekend into a celebration of the arts in Williston. Add in partnerships with local organizations and businesses, and you’ve got a weekend that practically hums with creativity.
Summer Nights on Main
Come downtown to experience incredible live music, amazing food, drinks, kids’ activities, and more!
Brew Your Business
Join Brew Your Business for a casual, open house–style networking event from 8:30–10:00 AM. This is a relaxed, come-and-go opportunity to connect with fellow business owners, enjoy a cup of coffee, and learn more about what’s planned for the year ahead.
This event also kicks off Brew Your Business’ ongoing monthly gatherings.
Summer Nights on Main
Come downtown to experience incredible live music, amazing food, drinks, kids’ activities, and more!
Main Street Market
A wide variety of vendors selling their homemade and/or homegrown goods and food. Great shopping combined with a sponsor activity and music each week makes for an awesome Saturday morning!
Summer Nights on Main
Come downtown to experience incredible live music, amazing food, drinks, kids’ activities, and more!
Main Street Market
A wide variety of vendors selling their homemade and/or homegrown goods and food. Great shopping combined with a sponsor activity and music each week makes for an awesome Saturday morning!
Summer Nights on Main
Come downtown to experience incredible live music, amazing food, drinks, kids’ activities, and more!
Main Street Market
A wide variety of vendors selling their homemade and/or homegrown goods and food. Great shopping combined with a sponsor activity and music each week makes for an awesome Saturday morning!
Summer Nights on Main
Come downtown to experience incredible live music, amazing food, drinks, kids’ activities, and more!
Main Street Market
A wide variety of vendors selling their homemade and/or homegrown goods and food. Great shopping combined with a sponsor activity and music each week makes for an awesome Saturday morning!
Summer Nights on Main
Come downtown to experience incredible live music, amazing food, drinks, kids’ activities, and more!
Main Street Market
A wide variety of vendors selling their homemade and/or homegrown goods and food. Great shopping combined with a sponsor activity and music each week makes for an awesome Saturday morning!
Brew Your Business
Join Brew Your Business for a casual, open house–style networking event from 8:30–10:00 AM. This is a relaxed, come-and-go opportunity to connect with fellow business owners, enjoy a cup of coffee, and learn more about what’s planned for the year ahead.
This event also kicks off Brew Your Business’ ongoing monthly gatherings.
Summer Nights on Main
Come downtown to experience incredible live music, amazing food, drinks, kids’ activities, and more!
Main Street Market
A wide variety of vendors selling their homemade and/or homegrown goods and food. Great shopping combined with a sponsor activity and music each week makes for an awesome Saturday morning!
Summer Nights on Main
Come downtown to experience incredible live music, amazing food, drinks, kids’ activities, and more!
Main Street Market
A wide variety of vendors selling their homemade and/or homegrown goods and food. Great shopping combined with a sponsor activity and music each week makes for an awesome Saturday morning!
Summer Nights on Main
Come downtown to experience incredible live music, amazing food, drinks, kids’ activities, and more!
Main Street Market
A wide variety of vendors selling their homemade and/or homegrown goods and food. Great shopping combined with a sponsor activity and music each week makes for an awesome Saturday morning!
Main Street Market
A wide variety of vendors selling their homemade and/or homegrown goods and food. Great shopping combined with a sponsor activity and music each week makes for an awesome Saturday morning!
Brew Your Business
Join Brew Your Business for a casual, open house–style networking event from 8:30–10:00 AM. This is a relaxed, come-and-go opportunity to connect with fellow business owners, enjoy a cup of coffee, and learn more about what’s planned for the year ahead.
This event also kicks off Brew Your Business’ ongoing monthly gatherings.
Main Street Market
A wide variety of vendors selling their homemade and/or homegrown goods and food. Great shopping combined with a sponsor activity and music each week makes for an awesome Saturday morning!
Main Street Market
A wide variety of vendors selling their homemade and/or homegrown goods and food. Great shopping combined with a sponsor activity and music each week makes for an awesome Saturday morning!
Main Street Market
A wide variety of vendors selling their homemade and/or homegrown goods and food. Great shopping combined with a sponsor activity and music each week makes for an awesome Saturday morning!
Restaurant Week
A week-long celebration of Williston’s local dining scene featuring special menus, exclusive deals, and unforgettable flavors.
Brew Your Business
Join Brew Your Business for a casual, open house–style networking event from 8:30–10:00 AM. This is a relaxed, come-and-go opportunity to connect with fellow business owners, enjoy a cup of coffee, and learn more about what’s planned for the year ahead.
This event also kicks off Brew Your Business’ ongoing monthly gatherings.
Trail of Treats
Get the whole family dressed up and bring the kiddos downtown to enjoy our favorite fall event! The downtown businesses dress up, and create a literal trail of treats for the kids to enjoy. See you downtown on October 31st!
Brew Your Business
Join Brew Your Business for a casual, open house–style networking event from 8:30–10:00 AM. This is a relaxed, come-and-go opportunity to connect with fellow business owners, enjoy a cup of coffee, and learn more about what’s planned for the year ahead.
This event also kicks off Brew Your Business’ ongoing monthly gatherings.
Shop Hop Weekend
Shop Hop Weekend is the Williston Downtowners’ first-ever Shop the Season event. Enjoy a festive weekend of local shopping, exclusive deals, and prize opportunities as you collect stamps with your Shop Hop Passport Card and enter to win prizes, including a $1,000 cash drawing.
Brew Your Business
Join Brew Your Business for a casual, open house–style networking event from 8:30–10:00 AM. This is a relaxed, come-and-go opportunity to connect with fellow business owners, enjoy a cup of coffee, and learn more about what’s planned for the year ahead.
This event also kicks off Brew Your Business’ ongoing monthly gatherings.
Small Business Saturday
Explore and support local business downtown for amazing deals to start off your holiday shopping!
Blizzard Bucks Collection
The Williston Downtowners’ first-ever Blizzard Bucks Collection begins December 1–15 as part of Shop the Season. Shop participating local businesses to earn Blizzard Bucks through special holiday promotions and offers, with rewards varying by location.
Brew Your Business
Join Brew Your Business for a casual, open house–style networking event from 8:30–10:00 AM. This is a relaxed, come-and-go opportunity to connect with fellow business owners, enjoy a cup of coffee, and learn more about what’s planned for the year ahead.
This event also kicks off Brew Your Business’ ongoing monthly gatherings.
Spend Your Blizzard Bucks
Redeem your Blizzard Bucks during January as part of the Williston Downtowners’ first-ever Shop the Season. Spend your earned Bucks at participating local businesses where they were collected and continue supporting local shopping after the holidays.
Crazy Days
Join us for CrAzY sales in Downtown Williston! Explore the savings and deals that downtown business and pop-up shops have to offer, as well as food vendors, and kid’s activities!
Brew Your Business
Join Brew Your Business for a casual, open house–style networking event from 8:30–10:00 AM. This is a relaxed, come-and-go opportunity to connect with fellow business owners, enjoy a cup of coffee, and learn more about what’s planned for the year ahead.
This event also kicks off Brew Your Business’ ongoing monthly gatherings.
Junior Market: A Kid’s Vendor Show
This event showcases Williston’s young entrepreneurs and their businesses as they flex their talents in creative and innovative ways.
For more information, visit Williston Chamber Jr. Market.
Brew Your Business
Join Brew Your Business for a casual, open house–style networking event from 8:30–10:00 AM. This is a relaxed, come-and-go opportunity to connect with fellow business owners, enjoy a cup of coffee, and learn more about what’s planned for the year ahead.
This event also kicks off Brew Your Business’ ongoing monthly gatherings.
Jeremy Camp Concert
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
Band Day
Celebrate Band Day in Williston, ND—a community tradition filled with music, energy, and hometown pride! Enjoy performances from local and regional school bands as they take to the streets showcasing their talent, precision, and spirit. From marching routines to crowd-favorite tunes, Band Day is a lively event that brings the community together for a day of entertainment and celebration. Don’t miss this chance to support young musicians and experience one of Williston’s favorite annual traditions!
“Are you Okay?” Mental Health Awareness Event
Deja Brew and ConnectUs Therapy are excited to host the 9th Annual “Are You Ok?” Event on Friday, May 8th!
Each year, this meaningful event brings our community together to raise awareness around mental health, spread kindness, and remind others that they’re never alone.
Join us at Deja Brew—buy a drink, give a drink, leave a thoughtful message, and most importantly, let someone know you care
Mark your calendars and stay tuned—more exciting details coming soon!
Happy State of Mind: A Ladies Night for Body + Soul
A special Ladies Night for Body + Soul, hosted by Sunday Skin, invites participants to step into spring with an evening focused on movement, relaxation, and renewal. This guided experience is designed to awaken the body, lift energy, and support mental calm through a blend of gentle movement and restorative rest.
The evening begins with Embodied Flow led by Jenn Shanahan, a soft and expressive movement practice that encourages participants to reconnect with their bodies through breath, dance, and fluid motion. The focus is on letting go, moving freely, and exploring how the body wants to move without pressure or performance.
The experience then transitions into supported stillness and guided rest with Linda, offering calming practices intended to help the body unwind, quiet the mind, and settle the nervous system.
This event is open to all levels and requires no prior experience.
Details:
Friday, May 1st
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Sunday Body Yoga Studio
309 Main St, Williston, ND
$45 investment
Infused water and cool towels provided
Custom tumblers available for the first 10 registrations
Guests are encouraged to arrive early and may bring a yoga mat, blanket, and journal.
Rivers Edge Bingo
Go down to Rivers Edge, grab a drink, and try your luck at bingo night
Dancing at Great Northern
The folks at Great Northern are hosting a fun night of dancing! Join instructors Lexi and Allan for line dancing, country swing, and more. There will also be plenty of opportunities to get up and just move to the music.
Details:
Age: 18+ (For younger attendees, see Great Northern’s 1st Thursday events)
Food & Drinks: Dinner from Wild Cow Kitchen and drinks from the Great Northern Bar
Rivers Edge: Beer Trivia and Jokes
Join Rivers Edge Bar & Grill for a night of beer, trivia, and jokes—test your knowledge, enjoy a cold one, and stick around for the laughs!
Bloom and Burn
Join Exhale Yoga for Bloom & Burn—a unique blend of sweat and self-care designed to energize the body and spark creativity.
The event begins with BURN | Full Body, a heated fitness class focused on strength, cardio bursts, and continuous movement. This high-energy session is designed to challenge the body and leave participants feeling strong, accomplished, and refreshed.
After class, guests will cool down and shift into a more creative space with a Build-Your-Own Bouquet Bar, featuring a hands-on floral experience in partnership with Kenlee Blooms. Participants can choose from a variety of fresh stems, including baby’s breath, carnations, and greenery, to design and take home their own mini bouquet.
This experience blends athletic movement with creative expression, making it ideal for those who enjoy both a challenging workout and a relaxing, hands-on activity.
Rivers Edge Bingo
Go down to Rivers Edge, grab a drink, and try your luck at bingo night
Dancing at Great Northern
The folks at Great Northern are hosting a fun night of dancing! Join instructors Lexi and Allan for line dancing, country swing, and more. There will also be plenty of opportunities to get up and just move to the music.
Details:
Age: 18+ (For younger attendees, see Great Northern’s 1st Thursday events)
Food & Drinks: Dinner from Wild Cow Kitchen and drinks from the Great Northern Bar
Rivers Edge: Beer Trivia and Jokes
Join Rivers Edge Bar & Grill for a night of beer, trivia, and jokes—test your knowledge, enjoy a cold one, and stick around for the laughs!
River's Edge Wild West Days After Party
Join Rivers Edge Bar & Grill for the Wild West Days After Party featuring Mars Daniels and DJ Steak Guy—plus 6 for $20 Busch Light buckets!
Paint and Sip
Join the Moose Lodge and Follow along with Jessica as she leads the class in painting a Sunflower and LadyBug.
Aaron will have Spring Sangrias for those of age. Those under 21 can have strawberry lemonade.
Tickets available here: https://aaron-barclay.square.site/
Only 40 spots and we have SOLD OUT each time.
Official Catan Qualifiying Tournament
Join Williston Games and More and Take part in the Spring 2026 Settlers of Catan Tournament for a chance to compete, connect, and win great prizes! The tournament winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to Williston Games along with official Catan prizes.
With at least 12 participants, the winner will also earn the opportunity to advance to Regionals, where top players can continue on to Nationals.
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, as the tournament is limited to 16 participants. In accordance with official Catan tournament rules, players must be 18 or older to compete.
For more information or to reserve your spot, visit the event’s registration page at https://willistongames.com/products/official-catan-regional-qualifier-tournament?fbclid=IwY2xjawRM8o9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFRZ1ZGZ1hueW9qRzV1TVR0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkKZ04T6o9VrjuCvyStDaMvTWwdG9UCY4AmoD9wAjVvdp8oSMbOqxXV9_TeT_aem_H5RLEryqB8RCsQqZUwdaCg
River's Edge Wild West Days After Party
Join Rivers Edge Bar & Grill for the Wild West Days After Party featuring DJ JayKaycee—plus $3 Nutrls
Kick Off the 2026 Open Mic Season
Kick off the 2026 Open Mic season with a special performance by White Rose Motel (Maxx Hibbs)! ⚡️ The New Orleans-born rock artist recently released a new EP, Instance, available now on all streaming platforms.
Join the event next Friday, April 17 at Daily Addiction Coffee House (22nd Street location — not downtown 🚨). Maxx will open the evening with a short set at 6 p.m., followed by an open mic where performers of all kinds—music, comedy, poetry, and more—are welcome to take the stage.
Interested in performing? Sign up in advance at spotlight.willistonmusic.com or at the event by scanning the QR code on-site.
River's Edge Wild West Days After Party
Join Rivers Edge Bar & Grill for the Wild West Days After Party featuring Mars Daniels and DJ Steak Guy—plus 6 for $20 Busch Light buckets!
Wild West Days Bullriding
Williston Week is here, bringing three exciting nights of bull riding during Wild West Days! Events start at 7:30 p.m. each night, Thursday through Saturday, featuring high-energy action and themed evenings for the whole community.
Thursday – Teacher Night: Badlands Pro Bullriders kick things off while celebrating local educators.
Friday – Kids Night: Kids 12 & under get in FREE, with another night of Badlands Pro Bullriders action.
Saturday – Military Night: PRCA Xtreme Bulls, presented by Bailey Pro Rodeo, takes over in honor of those who serve.
Tickets are available at the door only—so grab your crew and enjoy three nights of nonstop excitement in the arena!
Dancing at Great Northern
The folks at Great Northern are hosting a fun night of dancing! Join instructors Lexi and Allan for line dancing, country swing, and more. There will also be plenty of opportunities to get up and just move to the music.
Details:
Age: 18+ (For younger attendees, see Great Northern’s 1st Thursday events)
Food & Drinks: Dinner from Wild Cow Kitchen and drinks from the Great Northern Bar
North Dakota’s Strongest Man & Woman XII
Hosted by Full Circle Strength Systems at Great Northern, this exciting competition showcases the state’s strongest athletes.
Event Details:
Doors Open: 10 a.m.
Competition Begins: Noon
After Party:
Stick around after the awards for live music from local bands All Eyes Closed and Chaos 901.
Tickets: $20
Food: Available for purchase from Wild Cow Kitchen
Event hosted at Great Northern – listed here for our community.