North Dakota Governor's Cup

The North Dakota Governors’ Cup takes place July 28-29, 2025 in Bismarck, ND. The event will welcome business professionals and leaders from across the country to experience the state’s capital city, their choice between a golf or shooting tournament at Bismarck’s premier facilities, remarks from North Dakota’s Governor Kelly Armstrong, and a closing reception at the new Bismarck State College Polytechnic Center. 

Monday Schedule of Events

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Opening Reception

Location: Rough Rider Hall of Fame, inside State Capitol Building
Address: 600 E. Boulevard Ave., Bismarck
Entrance: East (4th St.) parking lot
Attire: Business Summer (e.g., sport coat, dressy casual)

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Dinner

Location: Memorial Hall, State Capitol Building
Guests will proceed to the Memorial Hall on the second level of the building.

8:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Event Program

Location: Memorial Hall, State Capitol Building
Hear from ND Career Builders recipients, help us recognize workforce champions, and more.

8:30 PM – 9:00 PM: Post-Event Social & Entertainment

Location: Memorial Hall & the 18th Floor Observation Deck

Hazen, ND’s own, Tigrilily Gold performs a private acoustic set for Governors’ Cup guests. Guests can proceed to the top floor Observation Deck for a special workforce-themed speakeasy experience. Get ready for a grand finale to end the first night.

9:00 PM – 10:20 PM: Community Concert & Drone Show

Location: Front Capitol Steps & Capitol Mall

Concert: Live acoustic performance by Tigirlily Gold, Hazen, ND natives.
Drone Show from Sky Elements: A free community experience, featuring visuals that celebrate North Dakota’s major industries.

The community is invited to a free community concert from Tigirlily Gold, and Bismarck’s first-ever drone show, which will light up the sky featuring breathtaking imagery that represents the state’s most influential icons. Governors’ Cup guests can watch exclusively from the front steps of the Capitol Building.

Tuesdays Schedule of Events 

Registered guests will be able to choose from one of three exclusive experiences on Tuesday, July 29. Participants can choose from a golf tournament at either Hawktree Golf Club or Prairie West Golf Club, a shooting tournament at Capital City Sporting Clays, or a Social Experience in Bismarck. Each will have their own breakfast, lunch and drinks provided. Learn more about our experiences here.

Golf Tournament powered by Sanford Health

9:00 AM: Tournaments Start

Location: Hawktree Golf Course & Prairie West Golf Club
Attire: Golf attire required (e.g., collared shirt, shorts or golf pants, hat)

Clay Shootout powered by Devon Energy

9:30 AM: Tournaments Start

Location: Capital City Sporting Clays (12945 71st Ave. NE, Bismarck)
Attire: Clay shooting attire

Closing Reception powered by Chord Energy

The Closing Reception takes place at the newly built Polytechnic Advanced Technology Center on campus at Bismarck State College (BSC) in Bismarck. Attendees will enjoy food, drinks, and entertainment. The Closing Reception serves as the final event of The North Dakota Governors’ Cup, wrapping up two full days of collaboration and support for North Dakota.

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM: Social

Location: Bismarck State College’s brand new Polytechnic Advanced Technology Building.

SW of the MDU Resources Community Bowl, next to the National Energy Center for Excellence (1200 Schafer St, Bismarck, ND 58501)

Attire: Business Summer (e.g., sport coat, dressy casual)

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM: Dinner & Program

Location: Polytechnic Building’s Event Venue

SW of the MDU Resources Community Bowl, next to the National Energy Center for Excellence (1200 Schafer St, Bismarck, ND 58501)

Bismarck State College catering services provides a pulled pork slider on a Baker Boy bun, and a combination of a brat and sausage pasta dish. All the meat comes from locally sourced ranchers in North Dakota.

The program will include recognition and prizes for Tuesday morning’s activities, final announcements, closing remarks, and a check presentation to the ND Career Builders Scholarship & Loan Repayment Program. Stay till the end for an important announcement from a special guest.

7:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Post-Event Social & Entertainment

Location: Polytechnic Building’s Event Venue

SW of the MDU Resources Community Bowl, next to the National Energy Center for Excellence (1200 Schafer St, Bismarck, ND 58501)

Guests continue engaging in conversations with top business professionals across the state, enjoy drinks and celebrate North Dakota’s innovative business landscape.