2021 Ag Bowl

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2021 Southwest Minnesota State Ag Bowl

The 15th annual Ag Bowl, presented by Ralco of Marshall
Sept. 18, 2021

The 15th annual Ag Bowl—presented by Ralco Inc.—will be held on Sept. 18, 2021, at the Schwan Regional Event Center and REC parking lot on the campus of Southwest Minnesota State University.

Ag Bowl is a celebration of agriculture in Minnesota and features numerous events for both kids and adults. Proceeds generated by the Ag Bowl will fund scholarships and programming for worthy student-athletes and young people who will dedicate their careers to business success in agriculture, environmental science and the food industries.

Southwest Minnesota State University is proud of the fact that it is located in southwest Minnesota, where agriculture provides the cultural and economic foundation for the region. To inquire about any of the six SMSU Ag Programs email Agriculture@SMSU.edu.

This year Ag Bowl activities include: Ralco food zone, FREE football clinic (hosted by SMSU football), pedal pull, petting zoo, ag related booths and activities, mechanical bull riding, farm themed inflatables, dunk tank, and more!

Thanks to Ralco for its continued support of the Ag Bowl. Also, thanks to sponsors Action Sports, Lyon County Corn & Soybean Growers Association and their Check Offs, Northwestern Farm Management, Ace Hardware, Kibble Equipment, and the Minnesota Corn & Soybean Growers Association.

Schedule of Events
Start Time	End Time	Activity
3:00 pm	6:00 pm	Ralco Food Zone
3:00 pm	6:00 pm	Farm Themed Inflatables
3:00 pm	6:00 pm	Hayrides
3:00 pm	6:00 pm	Mechanical Bull Riding
3:00 pm	6:00 pm	Mini Golf
3:00 pm	6:00 pm	Dunk Tank
3:00 pm	6:00 pm	Ag Related booths
3:00 pm	4:00 pm	FREE Football Clinic (grades k-6) *More details down below.
4:00 pm	4:30 pm	Pedal Pull Registration (ages 4-11)
4:30 pm	6:00 pm	Pedal Pull Begins
6:00 pm		Football Kicks off Against U Mary

Football Clinic Information:
The football clinic is hosted by SMSU football each year in connection with the AG Bowl Activities. This year the clinic begins at 3:00 and ends at 4:00. Please plan to arrive at the Schwann Regional Event Center (REC) by 2:50 pm in order to be ready to begin at 3 pm. All kids attending the clinic will be granted free general admission to the game.

Please either bring a filled out copy of the form below, or plan to complete one on arrival at the REC.

Football Clinic Waiver Form

Gallery: (9-16-2021) Ag Bowl 2019 [hidden]

The Mission of Ag Bowl

••Celebrate Minnesota Agriculture
••Showcase the renewal of the Agricultural education programs
••Raise scholarship dollars for SMSU
••Enjoy food, friends and football at Minnesota's biggest pre-game party
••Enhance civic engagement
Southwest Minnesota State University is proud of the fact that it is located in southwest Minnesota, a region where agriculture provides the foundation for the economy.

SMSU's educational programs in agriculture, environmental science and food arts & sciences develop young people who spend their careers working to grow the economic success of the agricultural industry. In acknowledgement of these efforts, the University has been the recipient of three NCAA Civic Engagement Awards for Ag Bowl.

Proceed Fund Scholarships

Proceeds generated by the Ag Bowl will fund scholarships and programming for worthy student-athletes and young people who will dedicate their careers to business success in agriculture, environmental science and the food industries.

For more information on the 2021 Ag Bowl, contact Katie Archer at 507-537-6555 or katie.archer@my.smsu.edu

During the first 14 years (the 2020 event was canceled), the Ag Bowl has featured several great events for families to enjoy! The activities have included face painting, pony rides, Ag Olympics, tractor displays, live music and the popular Hy Vee Food Zone tent.