Dickinson State University cordially invites you to... 

The Grand Opening Celebration   

and 

Cowboys & Candlelight in the Arena

This special evening will unite alumni, donors, and community supporters to welcome and celebrate the incoming Class of 2026 rodeo recruits and to honor the tremendous support that made this project possible for our campus community and southwest North Dakota.

Keynote Speaker Bear Pascoe, a former Super Bowl Champion passionate about developing good athletes and event better human beings, will be taking the stage to help motivate the crowd and ring in the next chapter in DSU Rodeo. 

Cowboys & Candlelight is the cornerstone event for supporting rodeo scholarships at Dickinson State, all proceeds from the Live and Silent Auction go to support the next generation of Blue Hawks. 

Evening Program

4:00pm   Recruiting Class Signing

5:00pm   Social & Open House

6:00pm   Dinner & Program

7:00pm   Auction & Entertainment

Follow along with the Live and Silent Auction at the link below! Bid online now! 

Cowboys & Candlelight Auction