Save the dates for an epic

Mayville State family reunion!

September 26-27, 2025

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Schedule of Events

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Old Main Tour
Mayville State's beloved Old Main is undergoing a transformation the blends preservation and innovation, honoring the legacy of the university while reimagining how the space will serve future generations. As part of the Homecoming/Farmers Bowl festivities, alumni and friends will have a chance to take a tour and see the progress first-hand. Those who wish to take the tour must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Report to the construction offices, located directly across the street from the south side of Old Main, for safety instructions and to be outfitted with protection gear.
   3 p.m. - Check in at the construction office, 
                 located across the street from the south side of Old Main.
 
   For planning purposes, please click here to RSVP for the Old Main tour.

Pre-Awards Dinner Social
Socialize with the 2025 homecoming honorees. Everyone is welcome.
   4 to 5:30 p.m. - Larson Alumni & Leadership Center

Comets Volleyball vs. Bismarck State
Bump, set, spike, win! Go, Comets!
   4 p.m. (JV) & 6 p.m. (Varsity) - Lewy Lee Fieldhouse

Homecoming Awards Dinner
Honor the 2025 Athletic and Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame inductees and Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Service Award recipients, as well as the Lyng family.
   This Year's Honorees: Click here to see honoree biographies.
   Athletic Hall of Fame inductees - 1999 Baseball Team, Larry Omdahl (‘73),
   Dave Ouradnik (‘72), DeMarcus Rideaux (‘07), and Scott Terry (‘93);
   Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame inductee - Bruce Belseth (‘81);
   Distinguished Alumni Award recipients - Marlene (Viseth) Kensrud (‘75) and Alan O’Neil (‘79)
   Join in honoring the Lyng Family for their dedication and generosity.
   The naming of the Dr. Merwin & Myrna Lyng Department of Mathematics and the grand
   opening of the Jim Lyng Athletic Hall of Fame will be acknowledged at the
   Homecoming Awards Dinner. Click here to see more.
       6 p.m. - Campus Center Luckasen Room  
      Click here to purchase dinner ticket(s).

Alumni & Friends Social
All Mayville State alumni and friends are invited to socialize and catch up!
   8:30 to 11 p.m. - Edson and Margaret Larson Alumni and Leadership Center

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Saturday, September 27

MSU Bookstore Open
Stop by the bookstore, see the newly remodeled space, and pick up the newest Comets gear!
   9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - MSU Campus Center

Open House at the Larson Center and Grounds
See the historic alumni center and enjoy the beautiful and meaningful surrounding gardens.
   8:30 a.m.

Volleyball Alumni Game
Enjoy a friendly game with members of the Comets Volleyball family. If you plan to play, please RSVP to elora.passa@mayvillestate.edu.
   9 a.m. - Lewy Lee Fieldhouse

Ceremony of Remembrance
Honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
   9:30 a.m. - Military Honor Garden on the grounds of the Larson Center

Parade
To register an entry in the parade, please contact Stacy at stacy.buchl@mayvillestate.edu.
   11 a.m. - Mayville

Hall of Fame on the 5s Reunion
Tailgating festivities will be hosted by the Comet Gridiron Club. This year's featured teams are: 1955-56 Baseball Team, 1960-61 Basketball Team, 1965 Football Team, 1970 Baseball Team, 1990 Baseball Team, 1990 Football Team, 1995-96 Men's Basketball Team, and 2005-06 Men's Basketball Team.
   11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. - "The Grove" Tailgating Area NW Jerome Berg Field

Corn on the Cob & Hot Dog Feed/Pre-Game Festival
Don't miss out on Mayville State's corn feed! There will be fun for all!
   Noon - Outside Jerome Berg Field

Softball Alumni Tailgating
All softball alumni and family members are invited. Kids are welcome!
   Noon - Outside Jerome Berg Field

Old Main Tour
Mayville State's beloved Old Main is undergoing a transformation the blends preservation and innovation, honoring the legacy of the university while reimagining how the space will serve future generations. As part of the Homecoming/Farmers Bowl festivities, alumni and friends will have a chance to take a tour and see the progress first-hand. Those who wish to take the tour must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Report to the construction offices, located directly across the street from the south side of Old Main, for safety instructions and to be outfitted with protection gear.
  
   12:30 p.m. - Check in at the construction office,
                           located across from the south side of Old Main

    For planning purposes, please click here to RSVP for the Old Main tour.

Homecoming Football Game
Cheer the Comets to victory! Homecoming honorees will be recognized at half-time.
   2 p.m. - Jerome Berg Field

Farmers Bowl Auction
Socializing and silent auction bidding begin at 5 p.m. Enjoy a delicious buffet meal! The excitement of the live auction will begin at 7 p.m.
   5 p.m. - Socializing and silent auction bidding
   7 p.m. - Live Auction begins
         Click here to purchase auction admission ticket(s).

         Click here to see a preliminary auction item listing.

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Many thanks to Mayville State's 2025 Homecoming/Farmers Bowl Sponsors!

Finley Motors, PCL/Community Contractors, Top Hat, Martin Mechanical Design, Nilson-Brand Law, First State Bank, Sanford Health, and Agassiz Drain Tile.

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Homecoming/Farmers Bowl Parade

Saturday, Sept. 27 - 11 a.m.

Parade starts at the Goose River Bank on Main Street in downtown Mayville, runs through town, turns north on 5th Street and ends at Jerome Berg Field on the Mayville State campus. To register a parade entry, contact Stacy Buchl at stacy.buchl@mayvillestate.edu.

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Jeanne Pahl, wife of Mayville State alumnus and Mayville State Athletic Hall of Fame member Tom Pahl, has handcrafted a beautiful Comets Baseball theme quilt (shown in part above). It will be given away as the grand prize in a raffle drawing to be held Saturday, Sept. 27 in conjunction with the 2025 Homecoming/Farmers Bowl festivities.

Purchase a raffle ticket, and you could win the quilt or one of four $100 cash prizes! Tickets may be purchased at the MSU Foundation office, or you may call 701-788-4687 or email foundation@mayvillestate.edu.

Proceeds of the raffle will benefit Comets Baseball.

Would you like to sell a book of tickets or more? Contact the MSU Foundation at 701-788-4687 or foundation@mayvillestate.edu.

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