The Black Hills State University football program will be hosting the 12th Annual Gridiron Gathering on Saturday, September 25th in conjunction with the Swarm Days football game vs. Adams State University. Last year's Gridiron Gathering was cancelled due to Covid-19.

The day begins with check-in at 11 a.m. before the 1 p.m. kickoff against Adams State University. Post-game action will continue Saturday evening at the Deadwood Mountain Grand with a slot tournament, social hour and dinner.

There will also be a silent auction with various Yellow Jacket Football items along with the Gridiron Races.

This event provides an excellent atmosphere to get to know the Yellow Jacket Football Staff, Yellow Jacket Football Alumni, and all the Yellow Jacket Football family and friends. There will be ample opportunity to meet, recap the season to-date, and visit about the exciting things happening for the future of Yellow Jacket Football.

Event cost is $75 a person or $125 per couple. The event cost will include the following:

• Yellow Jacket Football tumbler
• Free ticket to the game
• Free access to the new Endzone Club
• Voucher for one free Yellow Jacket beer
• Optional slot tournament at an additional fee of $10 per person. Will payout three places.
• Social with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and tap beer
• Dinner Buffet
• Great time gathering with Yellow Jacket Football supporters

Lodging and Entertainment Options:

• Hotel rates starting at $134, reserve by 9/13 …… (Make sure to reference Gridiron Gathering when making reservation)
  • Deadwood Mountain Grand – (605) 559-0386
• Optional Slot Tournament
  • $10 buy-in required - $500 cash payout divided between 1st, 2nd & 3rd place.
  • Must sign up and pay in advance to participate (ie. w/ registration or at check-in)

Please RSVP by visiting this link: https://app.mobilecause.com/f/2to3/n?vid=ldgu8.

If you have any questions, please contact Thayer Trenhaile at thayer.trenhaile@bhsu.edu, or (605) 642-6460.