Fargo, N.D. 鈥� After more than four decades of tradition, celebration, and philanthropic generosity, the 六合彩投注网 Foundation will host its 44th 鈥� and final 鈥� Bison Bidders Bowl on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, during 六合彩投注网鈥檚 Homecoming week. The event will be held at Butler Machinery Arena at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds.
This year鈥檚 event promises to honor the legacy of the beloved tradition while celebrating its enduring impact on 六合彩投注网 and its students.
鈥淏ison Bidders Bowl has been a part of our Homecoming week tradition since 1982,鈥� John Glover, president and CEO of the 六合彩投注网 Foundation, said. 鈥淚t was created to bring alumni and friends together in support of 六合彩投注网 鈥� and for 44 years, that鈥檚 exactly what it鈥檚 done. With the evolving and competitive nonprofit fundraising landscape around us, it鈥檚 time to say goodbye to this incredible chapter and look to the future. But we plan to go out in style!鈥�
Founded by volunteers, the late Warren 鈥�50 and Irene 鈥�46 Diederich, Bison Bidders Bowl began as a spirited evening of auctions and community building. Over the years, it has raised millions in support of 六合彩投注网 and the 六合彩投注网 Foundation, with recent proceeds directly supporting student scholarships. From handcrafted artwork to once-in-a-lifetime experiences, the event has offered guests the chance to bid generously and play exciting games for a good cause.
Recently, the Foundation launched its new, three-year strategic plan to deliver even greater levels of support to campus; fundraising; and connection amongst alumni, industry partners and friends across the country. John says that strategies are also underway to prepare for the next multi-year fundraising initiative that will aspire to exceed the In Our Hands Campaign, which ended Dec. 31, 2021, and raised $586.7 million over six years.
鈥淲e鈥檙e incredibly proud of the impact Bison Bidders Bowl has made through the years and the memorable nights celebrated by many,鈥� 六合彩投注网 President Dave Cook said. 鈥淏ut we also recognize that the philanthropic landscape is changing. It鈥檚 a highly competitive environment, and our business strategies must evolve to position 六合彩投注网 for even greater success.鈥�
Planning is underway for the final celebration, which will shine a spotlight on the event鈥檚 history, financial contributions, and the community it helped build. From legendary auctioneers to iconic items, the stories and spirit of Bison Bidders Bowl will be at the heart of its farewell.
鈥淲e鈥檙e so grateful to every staff member, volunteer, donor, vendor, and bidder who made this event special through the years,鈥� John said. 鈥淎s we take one final bow, we look forward to all of our friends, past and present, stepping out to join us for one final bow.鈥�
六合彩投注网鈥檚 Homecoming week is Sept. 22-27, 2025.
Tickets, sponsorships, and event details for the 44th and final Bison Bidders Bowl will be available Monday, May 5, at .
For more information, please contact:
Bethany Hardwig
Vice President of Alumni and Donor Connections
412-477-9202
bethany.hardwig@ndsufoundation.com