Drills and Grills: Alberta’s Oilfield BBQ Cook-Off for a Cause

Schedule

Sat May 09 2026 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Bonnetts Energy Centre | Grande Prairie, AB

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🔥 The grills are heating up! 🔥
We are thrilled to welcome 6 incredible oilfield crews to this year’s first ever Drills & Grills:
Alberta’s Oilfield BBQ Cook-Off for a Cause.
Joining the showdown:
• Liberty Energy
• Semerra
• F11 Piling Solutions
• Nordic Energy Canada Corp.
• Badger Infrastructure Solutions
• Red Deer Ironworks (RDI)
Now it’s over to YOU, Grande Prairie. This next phase is all about community support and voting.
$20 gets you a burger combo. How do you decide?
Each oilfield company brings the energy, the flavour, and their own menu to win your vote. Come hungry, walk the booths, meet the crews, and vote with your taste buds.
📅 Saturday, May 9, 2026
⏰ 11am to 3pm
📍 Bonnetts Energy Centre, Grande Prairie
This high-energy BBQ competition brings together industry, community, and purpose. All proceeds support the Alberta Northwest Palliative Care Society, helping fund vital palliative care programs and services across our region.
Drills & Grills 2026
Proudly presented by Thatchwood Ventures Ltd.
🍔 Titles up for grabs include:
🏆 Most Burgers Sold
🍁 Best Alberta-Inspired Burger
🎪 Best Rig On the Lot ( Best Looking Booth)
Bring the family, meet the crews behind our oilfield industry, enjoy amazing food, and support a great cause.
🔥 Big flavour.
🔥 Big community spirit.
🔥 All for a great cause.
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Where is it happening?

Bonnetts Energy Centre, 10073 99 Ave, Grande Prairie, AB T8V, Canada

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