MARSHALL, Minn. – The 17th annual Mustang Gold Rush Raffle, sponsored by the Mustang Booster Club, is set for this Friday, Jan. 31, inside the R/A Facility on the campus of Southwest Minnesota State University.
New this year, individuals can bid on silent auction items prior to the event. Anyone, even those not attending the Gold Rush Raffle, can bid for items online at
SMSUmustangs.com/GoldRushAuction. The online auction closes on Friday, Jan. 31, at 10 p.m. The online site will be updated daily with new auction items prior to Friday's event.
Users who created an account on the GiveSmart platform for the SMSU University Gala event this past October, DO NOT need to create a new account for the Gold Rush Raffle.
Live auction items for Friday can be viewed at
SMSUmustangs.com/GoldRush.
The Mustang Gold Rush Raffle is a unique and fun event to help support a great cause. A total of $6,200 will be awarded throughout the evening, along with other great prizes, all while supporting SMSU student-athletes! All proceeds from this exciting event, which includes a silent and live auction, go towards student-athlete scholarships at SMSU.
The grand prize is $2,500 and is awarded to the last remaining ticket holder. The second remaining ticket holder wins $1,000, while the third, fourth and fifth remaining ticket holders will each win $500.
The first ticket drawn at raffle, along with the 100th, 200th, 300th, 400th, 500th and 600th ticket drawn will each win $100, while the 350th ticket drawn wins $500. Other great prizes will also be given away for every 20th ticket drawn throughout the night.
Individuals attending will be entertained and have the ability to win great prizes with casino games, plinko board and much more and also have a chance to enter the drawing for the mystery prize.
For more information, contact the SMSU athletics office at 507-537-7271, or go online at
SMSUmustangs.com/GoldRush.
Live Auction Items (as of Jan. 27)
Mustang Golf Cart Lease
Package Details: Take home the keys and a one-year lease for this custom-made Mustang Golf Car from NB Golf Cars. Insurance & trail fees are not included.
Donated by: NB Golf Cars
Value: $1000
Minnesota Timberwolves Package
Package Details: Enjoy four (4) Minnesota Timberwolves tickets in the TCL Theater Box on February 8th, 2020 vs the reining NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and the rest of the Los Angeles Clippers. This package includes complementary beverages and parking plus a one-night stay (2 rooms) at the Loews Hotel.
Donated by: Daktronics & SMSU Athletics
Value: $1600
Round Lake Vineyards & Winery Tour
Package Details: Enjoy an evening out at the Round Lake Vineyard & Winery on Round Lake. Ten lucky couples will enjoy an evening out with wine tasting, a tour, and dinner. Transportation is included.
Donated by: Round Lake Vineyard & Winery, Southwest Tour & Travel & SMSU Athletics
Value: $2,500
Cabin Retreat in Northern Wisconsin
Package Details: Enjoy a one week stay at this gorgeous cabin in The Walleye Capital of Wisconsin - Long Lake in Washburn County, located 120 miles northeast of Minneapolis. This cabin comfortably sleeps fifteen (15). This cabin features (1) master bedroom, (1) spare bedroom, a loft with (3) queen beds and (1) bunk-bed. This trip would make one amazing summer memory with you family.
Enjoy a week of fishing for bass and pike, campfires, golfing at the Butternut Hills Golf Course, cruise on the pontoon or spending the day exploring the lake by kayak. Nearly every restaurant on the lake offers a water view and incredible food.
Dates Available: May 30th-June 6th 2020 | July 11th-July 18th 2020 | July 18th-July 25th 2020
Donated by: Gene & Tammy Simmons
Value: $4,000 2019 Winning Bid: NEW
Mustang BBQ
Package Details: 15 lucky couples will be sure to enjoy an evening of BBQ, drinks and fun, pro-vided by Brian Brandt,
Chris Hmielewski, Bill Mulso and
Tim Steinbach. Start out the evening with some BBQ appetizers, then feast on all-you-can-eat brisket and pulled pork BBQ with all the traditional sides. Top off the evening with ample adult beverages, a bonfire and a safe ride home.
Donated by: SMSU, Brian Brandt,
Chris Hmielewski, Bill Mulso &
Tim Steinbach
Value: $2,400
SMSU T-Shirt Quilt
Package Details: This is a must for any Mustang Fan. Take a trip down memory lane with this amazing queen size Mustang themed quilt that would be perfect for any home.
Donated by: Cathy Erickson & SMSU Athletics
Value: $1,000
University of Minnesota Weekend
Package Details: Enjoy four (4) tickets to the Minnesota vs Purdue football game on November 7th, 2020. Includes two (2) hotel rooms at the Graduate Hotel (located in Minneapolis) and (1) $100 Visa Giftcard.
Donated by: University of Minnesota & SMSU Athletics
Value: $1700
Mustang Coca-Cola Vending Machine
Package Details: Take home a custom SMSU Coca-Cola Machine. The Mustang Coca-Cola Machine will be delivered to a location of your choice. SMSU is not responsible for any future maintenance associated with the machine
Donated by: Viking Coca-Cola
Value: $1,000
Marshall Golf Club Family Membership + 2 Golf Lessons
Package Details: If you really want to get better at your golf game, you need to make the most of your practice time. Take advantage of this great opportunity with a (1) year Marshall Golf Club membership and two (2) private golf lessons.
Donated by: Marshall Golf Club
Value: $1,900
Premier Silent Auction
Brau Brewmasters Tour, Tasting & Dinner (8 couples)
Package Details: Eight couples can enjoy dinner at Brau Brothers Brewery, with a tour given by the "Head Brew Master".
Donated by: Brau Brothers
Value: $1500
Red Baron Flight
Package Details: Enjoy the flight of your life! Take an acrobatic flight in an original Red Baron™ Stearman Biplane. Good for one 30-minute flight where you will soar and twirl and enjoy the beauty of the Marshall, MN.
Donated by: Schwan's Consumer Brands, Inc.
Value: $450
Bello Cucina Wine & Pasta Party
Package Details: 10 couples can enjoy a wine and pasta party at Bello Cucina. Find out which wine pairs the best with your favorite pasta.
Donated by: Bello Cucina & SMSU Athletics
Value: $1,000
Mustang Head Table (BUY IT NOW)
Package Details: Enjoy next year's Gold Rush Raffle from the comfort of the Mustang Head Table. Next year's Mustang table will include premium seating for eight people. Enjoy a delicious four-course meal, unlimited beverages, receive a special gift, and wait service provided by the SMSU Athletic Department.
Donated by: SMSU Athletics
Value: $1,500
Inaugural Mustang Express Brewery Tour Trip (BUY IT NOW) -
Package Details: On April 18, 2020 the Mustang Express will take-off for the inaugural brewery tour. Hop on a coach bus (courtesy of Southwest Tour & Travel) at Brau Brothers. Keg beer (provided by Brau Brothers) will be available on the bus to start the day. Included is a sampling of regional beers at a variety of brew pubs. Stops will be at A Homestead Brew (Valley Springs, S.D.), lunch provided at Remedy Brewing Company (Sioux Falls, S.D.), Buffalo Ridge Brewing (Hartford, S.D.), Forbidden Barrel (Worthington, MN) and the trip concludes with a tasting, tour, and dinner at Brau Brothers Brewery. Only 50 spots available! The adventure begins at 10 a.m. at Brau Brothers and returns to Brau Brothers at approximately 6:30 p.m. Let's ride the Mustang Express!
23 individuals needed to make this trip possible
Donated by: SMSU Athletics & Brau Brothers
Value: $150 per seat
