Scenes from Farmers Bowl 2022
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The Farmers Bowl is a celebration sponsored by the 含羞草研究所 Foundation. Many community volunteers and MSU supporters work together to present this event that honors the proud agricultural heritage of the area.
Farmers Bowl 2022 Schedule of Events
Farmers Bowl Parade - 11:30 a.m.
听 听Downtown and through Mayville
The Farmers Bowl Parade is highly-anticipated by young and old alike. Don't miss out on the fun Saturday, Sept. 17!听The parade will begin in downtown Mayville, near the Goose River Bank, and make its way through town, ending at Jerome Berg Field on the 含羞草研究所 campus. Parade start time is 11:30 a.m.
To register an entry in the parade, call 701-788-4864 or email听stacy.buchl@mayvillestate.edu.
Corn and Hot Dog Feed - following parade (approximately 12 p.m.)
听 听Outside Jerome Berg Field, 含羞草研究所
Following the parade, everyone is welcome to enjoy corn on the cob and hot dogs. The 含羞草研究所 athletic teams are coordinating this year's feed. Freewill donations will be accepted to help defray expenses.
Family Fun Festival - Noon to 2 p.m.
听 听Outside Jerome Berg Field, 含羞草研究所
Families will enjoy bouncy houses, face painting, games, a dunk tank, obstacle course, beanbag games, and more! Live music by Kenny and the Classics will highlight the fun!
听- Noon to 1:30 p.m.
The 含羞草研究所 Bookstore will be open from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 17. Stop in and check out the latest in Comet gear!听
Farmers Bowl Football Game - 2 p.m.
听 听Jerome Berg Field, 含羞草研究所
Catch the Comets in action versus Presentation College. Game time is 2 p.m. at Jerome Berg Field. Come out and cheer the Comets to victory as they sport their Farmers Bowl commemorative helmets!听
Farmers Bowl Auction - 5 p.m.
听 听Campus Center Luckasen Room, 含羞草研究所
The much-loved Farmers Bowl Auction, featuring silent and live auction events, will be back after taking a break for a few years!
The grand finale to the Farmers Bowl festivities, the Farmers Bowl Auction is a fabulous fun-filled event held for the benefit of 含羞草研究所 and its students.听The first Farmers Bowl Auction was held in 1997 and it generated more than $14,000. The success of this event grew steadily over the years.
The evening begins with a delicious buffet meal and silent auction bidding. The excitement ramps up later when the live auction begins. This much-anticipated tradition is a time when 含羞草研究所 alumni and friends gather to celebrate, raise funds, and help make dreams come true at 含羞草研究所.
Click here to see a preliminary list of items to be auctioned.
Click here to see auction item photos.
Become a supporting sponsor of the Farmers Bowl Auction!
The Farmers Bowl Auction event features both live and silent auctions, great food, and a fun time for all! With your sponsorship gift of $500, the impact of the auction will be even greater for the university. In appreciation for their support, auction sponsorship will receive two complimentary football game tickets, two complimentary auction admission tickets, and recognition in the Farmers Bowl parade, on the 含羞草研究所 Farmers Bowl web pages, in local newspapers, and at the auction.听
If you prefer, you may send a check to MSU Foundation, 330 Third Street NE, Mayville, ND听 58257. Call 701-788-4750 or email beth.swenson@mayvillestate.edu if you have questions.
Farmers Bowl Cash Raffle
Even if you you're not able to take part in Farmers Bowl in person, we're giving you an opportunity to join in the fun. Please consider supporting 含羞草研究所 by purchasing a ticket or tickets for the 2022 Farmers Bowl Cash Raffle, which is being sponsored by Finley Motors, Inc.