September 12, 2025
The much-loved Mayville State University Farmers Bowl Auction will be the grand finale for the combined Homecoming/Farmers Bowl festivities planned for Sept. 26 and 27. The auction promises to be a great time for all and includes the chance to win great prizes and the opportunity to purchase some wonderful auction items that have been donated by numerous local and regional businesses, alumni, and friends. All proceeds of the auction will be disbursed through the MSU Foundation for the benefit of Mayville State University and its students.
Admission tickets for the Farmers Bowl Auction sell for $35 each and may be purchased at the MSU Foundation office, the MSU Bookstore, or MayPort Hardware Hank. They are also available online at www.mayvillestate.edu/FBauction2025. The Farmers Bowl Auction will begin at 5 p.m., when an hors d’oeuvres buffet opens, along with the cash bar and silent auction. The excitement of the live auction will begin at 7 p.m.
Those who attend the auction can expect a fantastic assortment of silent and live auction items on which to bid. Auction items are still being accepted. If you’d like to donate an auction item, contact Stacy at the MSU Foundation, stacy.buchl@mayvillestate.edu or 701-788-4864, or go to www.mayvillestate.edu/FBauction2025. This is where you’ll also see a preliminary Farmers Bowl Auction item listing.
The Alumni Association is grateful for several Farmers Bowl Auction sponsors who are supporting the event. Northern Tier Seed, Thompson, N.D.; Brent and Stephanie Baldwin, St. Thomas, N.D., and Chris and Darcene Burgess, Cavalier, N.D.; Tim and Sue Strand, Mayville, N.D.; Cleone Whelan, Crystal, N.D.; Culver’s, Grand Forks, N.D.; Johnson Farms, Cummings, N.D.; Hunter Insurance, Hunter, N.D.; GLD Farms, Hoople, N.D.; Larry and Cathy Lande, Greeley, Colo.; Kelly Bean Company, Mayville, N.D.; Fugleberg Seed, Portland, N.D.; Baker Funeral Home, Mayville, N.D.; North Dakota Corn Council; Arnie and Pat Osland, Mayville, N.D.; Pat and Barb Mahar, Cavalier, N.D.; Hillsboro Banner, Hillsboro, N.D.; Anchor Ingredients, Hillsboro, N.D.; and Vivatson Farms, Cavalier, N.D.
The Mayville State Homecoming/Farmers Bowl celebration schedule includes the Homecoming Awards Dinner, tours of Old Main (which is currently under renovation), a parade, corn on the cob and hot dog feed, and a Comets football game in which Mayville State will host Arizona Christian. See the full schedule and details at www.mayvillestate.edu/homecoming2025.
Overall sponsors for Mayville State University Homecoming/Farmers Bowl 2025 are Finley Motors, PCL/Community Contractors, Top Hat, Martin Mechanical Design, Nilson-Brand Law, First State Bank, Sanford Health, and Agassiz Drain Tile.