Fans locally and statewide will have an opportunity to meet Bison Athletics coaches and staff during events scheduled this spring.
The Bison Caravan, presented by the Radisson of Fargo, will make three stops across the state. The caravan will feature athletic director Gene Taylor and head coaches Craig Bohl (football), Carolyn DeHoff (women’s basketball), Erich Hinterstocker (volleyball), Saul Phillips (men’s basketball), Pete Cuadrado (women’s soccer) and Bucky Maughan (wrestling).
Caravan stops include Wednesday, March 24, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Doublewood Inn, Bismarck; Thursday, March 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Elks, Dickinson, and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., El Rancho Hotel, Williston; and Friday, March 26, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., North Central Research and Extension Center, Minot, and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Cedar Inn, Cavalier.
The caravan stops are open to the public. For more information, contact Helena Johnston at 1-6172.
Bison Showcase is scheduled for Friday, April 23, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Fargo Hilton Garden Inn and will feature a silent auction, prizes, guest speakers and a live band. Cost is $15, which includes a commemorative glass, food and entertainment. Tickets are available through the Bison ticket office, at 1-6378.
The “Green and Gold” spring football game and the following three pre-game events are scheduled for Saturday, April 24, at the Fargodome. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m., with free admission.
The Bison Family Breakfast is set for 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by Cloverdale Foods and the Hilton Garden Inn, the breakfast includes pancakes, sausage and juice. Admission is $5 at the door.
The fifth annual Locker Room Sale will include a variety of surplus sporting good items available for purchase from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
BBQ Bootcamp is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon. Hosted by the NDSU Department of Animal Sciences, BBQ Bootcamp is a must for tailgaters and grilling enthusiasts. You’ll learn about grilling techniques, spice rubs and marinades, cuts of meat and food safety. Cost is $25 and limited to the first 200 people. Contact David Newman at 1-7366 or register online at www.ndsu.edu/bbqbootcamp.