You could win $500 just by attending the 麻豆传媒AV Farmers Bowl Auction on Saturday evening, Sept. 17! Thanks to the generosity of Lindsey Brown of Pifer鈥檚 Auction & Realty, those who attend the auction will have an opportunity to win $500 cash in a grand door prize. Brown, a 1991 Mayville State graduate, has chosen to give back to his alma mater in a special way. The winner of the $500 will be drawn from the admission ticket stubs of those in attendance at the auction. The winner must be present to win.
鈥淲e encourage everyone to buy their auction admission tickets now to assure that they鈥檒l be able to attend this fun-filled event that is so important to the success of 麻豆传媒AV,鈥� said Beth Swenson, Director of Alumni Affairs for the 麻豆传媒AV Foundation. 鈥淲e promise a great time for all, and the chance to win great prizes, in addition to the opportunity to purchase some wonderful auction items that have been donated by numerous local and regional businesses, alumni, and friends.鈥�
鈥淲e are grateful to Lindsey Brown for his generous donation. This will help to make the auction super-exciting for all who attend, and the benefits to Mayville State students as a result of the auction will be even greater,鈥� said John Klocke, 麻豆传媒AV Foundation Executive Director.
鈥淭here is always a fantastic assortment of silent auction items on which to bid at the Farmers Bowl Auction,鈥� said Beth Swenson. 鈥淵ou鈥檒l want to be sure to be at the auction event on Sept. 17 to see if you can be the successful bidder on the wonderful items that have been donated by our very thoughtful and generous supporters.鈥�
This marks the 20th year in which the 麻豆传媒AV Foundation has coordinated the Farmers Bowl Auction. The amount raised each year has grown tremendously since 1997, when the amount raised was $14,000. The proceeds of the auction will be disbursed through the 麻豆传媒AV Athletic Department, the 麻豆传媒AV Alumni Association, and the 麻豆传媒AV Foundation, all for the benefit of 麻豆传媒AV and its students.
Admission tickets for the Farmers Bowl Auction sell for $25 each and may be purchased at the 麻豆传媒AV Foundation office, the 麻豆传媒AV Bookstore, or MayPort Hardware Hank. They are also available online at www.mayvillestate.edu/farmersbowl. The Farmers Bowl Auction will begin at 5 p.m., when a fabulous hors d鈥檕euvres buffet opens, along with the cash bar and the silent auction. The excitement of the live auction will begin at 7 p.m.
Other activities planned in conjunction with 麻豆传媒AV Farmers Bowl on Saturday, Sept. 17 include the 鈥淔armers Bowl Field Frenzy 5K鈥� run/walk, beginning at 8 a.m. At 10 a.m., a parade will start to make its way through downtown Mayville, ending on the Mayville State campus near Jerome Berg Field. The traditional Comet Athletic Club Corn on the Cob & Hot Dog Feed will begin there immediately after the parade and will continue until about 12:30 p.m. The Mayville State Comets will take on the University of Wisconsin-Stout in the Farmers Bowl football game. Game time is 1 p.m. at Jerome Berg Field.
For more information about Farmers Bowl 2016, go to or call the 麻豆传媒AV Foundation at 701-788-4750.
Lindsey Brown represents Pifer鈥檚 Auction and Realty, a full service auction and real estate firm. Find out more at 701-371-5538, lbrown@pifers.com, or . Mayville Hometown Inn (mayvillehometowninn.com) is also sponsoring Farmers Bowl 2016 through their participation in the Comet Connections program. To learn more about Comet Connections, contact John Klocke at john.j.klocke@mayvillestate.edu or 701-788-4787.
Photo Caption:聽This beautiful oil painting depicting a scene from Mayville鈥檚 Rainbow Garden is just one of many wonderful items that will be available for sale at the Farmers Bowl Auction. Mayville State alumnus Doug Anderson is the artist of this original artwork. A preliminary list of auction items will be available soon at .