Aberdeen, S.D. – The Fourth Annual Bourbon & Brews: A Night for Athletic Scholarships brought to you by Aberdeen Dermatology Associates is set for Friday, April 24 from 6-9 p.m. in the Barnett Center, Dacotah Bank Stadium, and the NSU Speakeasy. Ticket sales open for the event at 12 p.m. on Monday, March 30 and are available at nsuwolves.com/BB/Tickets. For full event details visit nsuwolves.com/bourbon_brews.
 
Tickets for the event are $80. In addition to the purchase of an event ticket, guests can add on a pair of upgraded experiences. The first upgrade features a Riedel 'Wolves'-engraved rocks glass. All glass purchases will be entered to win four reserved seats for both a football and basketball contest during the 2026-27 season, a spa package, and bottle of bourbon.  The second upgrade of $20 is for the 2026 game pass, giving attendees the opportunity to participate in activities including axe throwing, hammerschlagen, yard pong, sticky golf, and more! Game pass participation enters guests into a drawing for a custom JBL Bluetooth speaker, spa package, and bottle of bourbon.
 
Tickets purchased by April 10 will be automatically entered to win two passes to the exclusive VIP pre-event beginning at 5 p.m. in the NSU Speakeasy. This elevated experience features a variety of samplings available from 5-6 p.m. only.

The event features 14 pour stations, eight snack stations, and eight game stations manned by Northern State coaches, student-athletes, and Wolves Club members, giving attendees the chance to interact and see the Wolves off the field of play. 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 bar ware items, limited-edition Bourbon & Brews memorabilia, rare and allocated bottles of bourbon, 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.