TIOGA, ND ( KXNET ) — The 16th Annual Bakken Rocks CookFest has announced its location and date.

According to a news release, the cookfest takes place every summer and gives people the chance to learn more about the oil and gas industry, meet some of its players, attend an information session, and eat some BBQ.

This year, it’s taking place on July 18 in Tioga. From 2:30-4 p.m., an information session will be held in the Tioga Community Center (410 6th St NE) and from 4-7 p.m., all the festivities will take place at Tioga City Park (310 4th St NE).

“This event remains a favorite among our companies and a favorite among the communities in the West,” said the Executive Director for the North Dakota Petroleum Foundation, Tessa Sandstrom. “The energy industry remains a stronghold for our state, especially western North Dakota. We’re excited each year to get out, get to know community leaders who help us organize the event, and celebrate the progress we’ve experienced through this fun, family-friendly event.”

Companies in the oil and gas industry will serve ribs, brisket, barbeque, and more to have the chance to earn the People’s Choice and Judges’ Choice titles.

The companies participating are 1st International Bank/MineralTracker, 3 Forks Services, Balon Valves – ONEOK, Bell Supply, Chord Energy, Continental Resources, Enbridge, GO Wireline, Grayson Mill Energy – Champion X, Hall Trucking, Hess Corporation, Hess Services, Inc., KC Harvey Environmental, Kraken, Marathon Petroleum, Mountain Supply & Service, Murex Petroleum, Nabors, SandPro, Titan Solutions, Well Werks Energy, and EXO Energy.

Music entertainment will be provided by Bill Falcon and The Good Medicine Band, but there will also be games and activities, a bounce house, and a target shooting station. Everything is free and open to anyone who wants to attend.

The Bakken Basics Education Session will have Ron Ness (president of North Dakota Petroleum Council), Kathy Neset (NESET Consulting Services), Justin Kringstad (ND Pipeline Authority), and Bethany Kurz (director of Subsurface Characterization and Community Engagement at Energy & Environmental Research Center) speaking about drilling, geology, energy, oil and natural gas production, and emissions.

The free games, BBQ, activities, and music will be at the park from 4-7 p.m. with an award presentation at 6:45 p.m.

You can find more information about the Bakken Rocks CookFest here .

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