Celebrate National Petroleum Day in Downtown Midland!
Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Wall Street between Marienfeld & Pecos
The Permian Basin International Oil Show (PBIOS) invites you to the National Petroleum Day Tailgate, a free community celebration honoring the history, innovation, and people who power our region. Presented by Chevron, this event marks August 27, 1859 — the day the first successful commercial oil well was drilled in the U.S.
Landman Theme Evening | Petroleum Club of Midland
Proudly presented by AAPL, this exclusive evening honors the leaders shaping our industry's future:
- NPD Heritage Award — honoring Jim Woodcock
- NPD Maverick Award — honoring Jack Harper
- NPD Petroleum Engineering Scholarship Award, presented by Midland College, investing in the next generation of energy professionals
- A live auction benefiting the Midland Fire Department, with 100% of proceeds supporting their mission to protect our community
Wall Street Tailgate | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Downtown Midland comes alive with:
- Live music from OUTWEST all evening long
- Food trucks and local vendors
- Exhibitor booths and impressive oilfield machinery displays
For sponsorship opportunities, updates, and more: nationalpetroleumday.com