From 6-9 p.m. on Aug, 24, 2023, 7th Street downtown is home to Hardrocker
Night at Summer Nights featuring an appearance by student athletes, university
mascot Grubby, Mines CAMP teams, pep band and liquid nitrogen ice cream from
the Mines chapter of the American Chemical Society (pictured).
South Dakota Mines invites the community to Hardrockers
at Summer Nights from 6-9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, on 7th Street in downtown
Rapid City. The event is part of the university’s Rocker Launch activities for students’ return
to campus.
Mines athletes will join the fun alongside the
university mascot, Grubby, and Mines CAMP teams will be on hand to show off the
work of their competitive teams. The Mines chapter of the American Chemical
Society will also be making liquid nitrogen ice cream. Alumni are invited to
the VIP tent west of the stage. Live music will be provided by headliners The
RathCo, and the Hardrocker Pep Band will provide some intermission
entertainment. The event is free for all ages.
Per the Rapid City Police Department, Summer Nights
only allows non-clear bags smaller than 8” x 6” x 4” (must be able to lay flat
in baskets at gate entrances). Clear bags larger than that size are allowed.
Hardrockers at Summer Nights is co-sponsored by South
Dakota Mines and the Center for Alumni Relations and Advancement (CARA). For
more details click here.