Aberdeen, S.D. – Northern State University's Bourbon & Brews: A Night for Athletic Scholarships brought to you by Aberdeen Dermatology Associates is set for Friday, April 25. In its third year, the event will run from 6-9:30 p.m. in the Barnett Center, Dacotah Bank Stadium, and the NSU Speakeasy. Tickets are officially on sale today and can be purchased for $80 online at nsuwolves.universitytickets.com/ or by calling the NSU Foundation at 605-626-2550. Visit a helpful purchasing step-by-step "how to" for purchasing at the link HERE.
 
In addition to the purchase of an event ticket, guests can add on a pair of upgraded experiences. The first upgrade features a Northern engraved rocks glass for $20. All guests purchasing the glass upgrade will be entered to win a Northern State engraved Stanley tumbler, spa package, and bottle of bourbon. The second upgrade of $20 is for the 2025 game pass, giving attendees the opportunity to participate in activities including Bourbon & Brews Bingo, Hammer-Schlagen, plinko, and more! All game pass participants will be entered to win a custom JBL Bluetooth speaker, spa package, and bottle of bourbon.
 
The event will feature 15 pour stations, ten snack stations, and eight game stations, as well as a silent auction. Attendees will tour NSU's Barnett Center and Dacotah Bank Stadium while visiting the various stations to sample an extensive selection of beers, wines, and specialty cocktails, while the bourbon tasting will take place at the NSU Speakeasy.
 
The Bourbon & Brews silent auction is open to the public and will feature NSU athletics themed gifts and packages, custom NSU barware items, limited-edition Bourbon & Brews memorabilia, and a variety of other items. Auction items will be available for bid beginning April 17 on Handbid. Visit nsuwolves.com/bourbon_brews to access all Handbid information when the auction officially opens.
 
Full drink selections, event maps, and a full event schedule will be released at nsuwolves.com/bourbon_brews leading up to the event. All guests must be 21 or older to attend NSU's Bourbon & Brews. Guests will be required to provide proof of age with a valid photo ID.
 
If you would like to be a corporate sponsor for this scholarship fundraiser or support the event in other ways, please call the NSU Foundation at 605-626-2550 or email laci.hettick@northern.edu.