Strike gold in Keystone! This Black Hills experience is built around Big Thunder Gold Mine’s popular Claim Tour for four, a four-hour guided adventure where participants dig on an actual claim, classify material, sluice and pan for gold. Better yet, you are guaranteed to find gold.

After your mining adventure, enjoy two Keystone dining experiences.

Package Includes:

• Big Thunder Gold Mine Claim Tour for 4: $325 value
• Big Thunder Bar & Grill Gift Card: $50 value
• Ruby House Restaurant Gift Card: $50 value
• NEW: Rush Mountain Adventure Park Unlimited Rides & Cave Tour for 4: $312 value

Total Value: $737

• ****NOTE: While the overall value has gone up, the starting price and bid increments will remain.*******

Reservations are required for the Big Thunder Claim Tour. Individual businesses may have seasonal hours, expiration dates or redemption restrictions.

Pick-Up Instructions

Winners will be announced during ChiliFest and may pick up their item(s) that evening. Otherwise, item(s) will be available for pickup at The Banquet Downtown, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No shipping of item(s).

Dinner, shopping, relaxation and a little friendly competition. This package gives you plenty of ways to build the perfect Sioux Falls date, whether you use it all at once or stretch the fun over several outings.

Package Includes:

• One hour at Suburban Lanes: $30
• Ironwood Steakhouse Gift Card: $150
• Halberstadt’s Gift Card: $200
• Fernson / Totally Rad Eats Gift Card: $25
• 60-minute massage at Atoley: $85
• Relax on Your Time one-week sauna Gift Certificate: $50
• Bottle of Wine: $10

Total Value: $550

Pick-Up Instructions

Winners will be announced during ChiliFest and may pick up their item(s) that evening. Otherwise, item(s) will be available for pickup at The Banquet Downtown, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No shipping of item(s).

Get ready for game day with hockey, tailgate essentials and a few extras to keep the fun going before and after the puck drops.

Package Includes:

• Sioux Falls Stampede voucher for 4 gray-level tickets: $100
• Duluth Trading Company Cooler Kit: $100
• Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Card: $50
• Sideshow Bloody Mary Mix Pack: $28
• Gib’s Sports Bar Gift Card: $25

Total Value: $303

Stampede tickets are valid during the 2026–27 regular season and are subject to applicable redemption terms and availability.

Pick-Up Instructions

Winners will be announced during ChiliFest and may pick up their item(s) that evening. Otherwise, item(s) will be available for pickup at The Banquet Downtown, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No shipping of item(s).

Pack the cooler, fire up the cast iron and take dinner outdoors. This package has the essentials for camping, backyard cooking or your next weekend adventure.

Package Includes:

• Stansport Cast-Iron 6-Piece Cook Set: $60
• Rub Your Meat BBQ Seasoning 3-Pack: $20
• Rub Your Butt BBQ Seasoning 3-Pack: $20
• Blackstone Camping Toolkit: $30
• Yard Darts Game: $10
• Igloo MaxCold Latitude 40-Quart Roller Cooler: $60

Total Value: $200

Pick-Up Instructions

Winners will be announced during ChiliFest and may pick up their item(s) that evening. Otherwise, item(s) will be available for pickup at The Banquet Downtown, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No shipping of item(s).

Climb, bowl, golf, shop and play. This collection offers enough activities to fill several days with family fun, friendly competition and a little shopping along the way.

Package Includes:

• 605 Ninja Open Gym Passes x3: $45
• One hour at Suburban Lanes: $30
• ½-hour Golf Simulator: $55
• Zandbroz Gift Card: $50
• Scheels Gift Card: $100

Total Value: $280

Pick-Up Instructions

Winners will be announced during ChiliFest and may pick up their item(s) that evening. Otherwise, item(s) will be available for pickup at The Banquet Downtown, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No shipping of item(s).

Hockey, bowling, ninja training, golf and more. There is enough here to keep a family or group of friends entertained through several outings.

Package Includes:

• Sioux Falls Stampede voucher for four gray-level tickets: $100 total
• 605 Ninja Open Gym Passes x2: $30
• ½-hour Golf Simulator: $55
• One hour at Eastway Bowl: $30
• One 12-inch pizza from Eastway Bowl: $16
• CrossRoads Gift Card: $25

Total Value: $256

The Stampede portion consists of two separate four-ticket vouchers. Tickets are subject to Stampede redemption terms and availability.

Pick-Up Instructions

Winners will be announced during ChiliFest and may pick up their item(s) that evening. Otherwise, item(s) will be available for pickup at The Banquet Downtown, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No shipping of item(s).

This is not your ordinary night at the rink. Bring up to eight people and watch the Sioux Falls Stampede from your own private suite, complete with VIP parking and a pile of Herd gear to take home.

The winner may select the Stampede game on Friday, October 9 or Saturday, October 10, 2026.

Package Includes:

• Private Suite
• Up to 8 tickets: $348 stated value
• 2 VIP Parking Passes: $50 stated value
• Stampede backpack
• Stocking cap
• 2 sweat towels
• Mini cow bell
• Youth size M jersey
• 2 adult XL shirts
• Pair of socks
• 2 koozies

Known Value: $398 plus Stampede merchandise

Food and beverages are not included. Redemption information will be provided to the winner.

Pick-Up Instructions

Winners will be announced during ChiliFest and may pick up their item(s) and redemption information that evening. Otherwise, materials will be available for pickup at The Banquet Downtown, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No shipping of item(s).

Calling all Skyforce fans. Catch a game with three friends and add a genuine player-signed camo jersey to your collection.

Package Includes:

• Voucher for four middle-level Sioux Falls Skyforce tickets: $100 value
• Player-signed Skyforce camo jersey: Value not provided

Known Value: $100 plus signed jersey

Pick-Up Instructions

Winners will be announced during ChiliFest and may pick up their item(s) that evening. Otherwise, item(s) will be available for pickup at The Banquet Downtown, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No shipping of item(s).

Bring the salon feeling home with a collection of premium Amika hair, body and lifestyle products.

Package Includes:

• Amika Shampoo, Conditioner & Styling Spray: $108
• Amika Body Butter + Fragrance Mist Duo: $57
• Amika Invigorating Dry Body Brush: $25
• Amika Beach Blanket: $35
• Amika Signature Bag: Value not provided
• • All Amika items provided by the amazing Joni from Signature Salan & Spa
• Relax on Your Time one-week sauna Gift Certificate: $50

Known Value: $275 plus Signature Bag

Pick-Up Instructions

Winners will be announced during ChiliFest and may pick up their item(s) that evening. Otherwise, item(s) will be available for pickup at The Banquet Downtown, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No shipping of item(s).

Skip the cooking and taste your way around Sioux Falls. From breakfast and burgers to dinner and drinks, this package has several local favorites covered.

Package Includes:

• Minerva’s Gift Card: $100
• Big Sioux Burger Gift Card: $50
• Fernson / Totally Rad Eats Gift Card: $25
• Over Easy Gift Card: $25
• Sideshow Bloody Mary Mix Pack: $28
• (ADD AFTER PICTURE) Starbucks Coffee Set: $68

Total Value: $296

Pick-Up Instructions

Winners will be announced during ChiliFest and may pick up their item(s) that evening. Otherwise, item(s) will be available for pickup at The Banquet Downtown, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No shipping of item(s).

Bring something handmade and distinctly local into your home. This collection combines woodworking, photography and textured original artwork into one package celebrating creativity.

Package Includes:

• 9-inch Sugar Maple Turned Bowl: $90
• One framed 4×6 Evermor print: $20
• Crashing Wave Textured Acrylic Painting: $40

Total Value: $190

Pick-Up Instructions

Winners will be announced during ChiliFest and may pick up their item(s) that evening. Otherwise, item(s) will be available for pickup at The Banquet Downtown, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No shipping of item(s).

Grab three friends and hit the links. With golf and cart rental covered for four, plus a little spending money for new sporting gear, this one is made for someone who would rather be outside than watching someone else play.

Package Includes:

• GreatLIFE Golf & Fitness Club round of golf and cart rental for four: $350
• Dick’s Sporting Goods Gift Card: $50

Total Value: $400

Golf redemption is subject to GreatLIFE availability and applicable certificate terms.

Pick-Up Instructions

Winners will be announced during ChiliFest and may pick up their item(s) that evening. Otherwise, item(s) will be available for pickup at The Banquet Downtown, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No shipping of item(s).

A little food. A little shopping. A little art. A whole lot of local.

This package celebrates businesses, artists and creators found right here in the 605.

Package Includes:

• Dahlia Kitchen & Bar Gift Card: $100
• Zandbroz Gift Card: $50
• One framed 4×6 Evermor print: $20
• Sunflower Textured Acrylic Painting: $25
• Textured Acrylic Painting: $20

Total Value: $215

Pick-Up Instructions

Winners will be announced during ChiliFest and may pick up their item(s) that evening. Otherwise, item(s) will be available for pickup at The Banquet Downtown, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No shipping of item(s).

This one cannot be bought in a store.

Step behind the scenes, take over the kitchen, sit at the judges’ table and experience The Banquet from perspectives normally reserved for staff, leadership and special guests.

Package Includes:

The Ultimate Volunteer Perk: One full month of a dedicated prime parking space at The Banquet entrance during your volunteer shifts.

Behind-the-Scenes Access: A private tour led by the Executive Director exploring the work and impact of The Banquet beyond the dining room.

The Power Lunch or Dinner: An intimate meal with The Banquet’s Board President and Executive Director.

Guest Chef Takeover Night: Winner and up to five friends design a custom menu, prepare it alongside the Head Chef and personally serve the meal.

2027 ChiliFest Celebrity Judging Rights: Take an official seat at the judges’ table and help crown the next ChiliFest champion.

Custom Swag: We are building this swag option up and will be presented on takeover night, or at a time that works for bidder.

A Photo Legacy: A framed photo of the group serving during the takeover, signed by kitchen staff and the Executive Director.

Value: One-of-a-kind experience. No stated retail value.

Scheduling and individual experiences will be coordinated with The Banquet after the auction.

Pick-Up Instructions

Winners will be announced during ChiliFest and may pick up their experience information that evening. Otherwise, materials will be available for pickup at The Banquet Downtown, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No shipping of item(s).

Rare pours. Fine wine. Rich indulgence.

A premium collection designed for someone who appreciates exceptional bottles, rich chocolate and a sophisticated evening. Topping off this package is a bottle that is rarely, if ever, seen on standard retail shelves, making it a true collector's centerpiece. Produced by the legendary Buffalo Trace Distillery, the same facility behind Pappy Van Winkle and Blanton's, this "Highly Allocated Buffalo Trace Spirit" is pulled from a single barrel (Buffalo Trace Mashbill #2), and every single bottling is unique and limited.

Current Confirmed Contents:

• Blade & Bow Bourbon Whiskey: $50
• 2024 Beaumes-De-Venise Red Wine: $25
• L'Enclos de Carbonnieux White Wine: $32
• 2 Padron Cigars: $25
• 26.9 oz. assorted Ghirardelli chocolates: $34
• Rock Hill Farms Single Barrel Bourbon: $300

Value: $466

Winner must be 21 years of age or older.

Pick-Up Instructions

Winners will be announced during ChiliFest and may pick up their item(s) that evening after age verification. Otherwise, item(s) will be available for pickup at The Banquet Downtown, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No shipping of item(s). Winner must be 21 or older.

Unleash your inner lyricist and bring your story to life! Whether you are an aspiring musician, looking to write a special song for a loved one, or simply curious about the creative process, this is a rare opportunity to co-write a song with a seasoned professional.

Janice Gilbert is an accomplished South Dakota country, folk, and Americana singer-songwriter and the Co-Coordinator for the Sioux Falls chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI). Having spent nearly a decade in Nashville writing, recording, and releasing three full-length albums, Janice has returned to her roots in South Dakota. She regularly performs across the region, including headlining major local events like Levitt at the Falls. Known for her ability to weave heartfelt Midwestern storytelling into beautiful melodies, Janice will guide you step-by-step through the songwriting journey.

This Custom Package Includes:

• A Private 2-Hour Co-Writing Session: Sit down one-on-one (or as a couple/family) with Janice Gilbert in Sioux Falls to brainstorm, structure, and write an original song based on your personal experiences, memories, or concepts.
• Behind-the-Scenes Craft Lesson: Learn the insider tips and creative techniques Janice developed during her tenure in Nashville.
• A Commemorative Acoustic Recording: Receive an unpolished, acoustic recording of your finished song performed by Janice, perfect for sharing with family and friends.
• Autographed Keepsake: A signed lyric sheet of your newly penned song.

Value: One-of-a-kind experience. No stated retail value.

Session will be scheduled at a mutually agreeable date and location in the greater Sioux Falls area. Valid through September 2027.

Pick-Up Instructions

Winners will be announced during ChiliFest and may pick up their experience certificate and redemption information that evening. Otherwise, materials will be available for pickup at The Banquet Downtown, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No shipping of item(s).

Grab a fishing partner and head to Chamberlain for a private day on the Missouri River with professional walleye angler Gary Stewart.

Spend approximately 6 to 8 hours fishing with the boat, fishing equipment and fishing-related trip expenses provided.

Experience Includes:

• Guided walleye fishing for two
• Approximately 6 to 8 hours on the Missouri River
• Professional Walleye Angler Gary Stewart
• Boat and fishing equipment provided
• Limit of four walleyes per person
• Catch cleaned and packaged by Gary at the end of the trip

Guests should bring their own snacks and beverages and are responsible for obtaining the appropriate fishing license.

Travel and lodging are not included.

Value: No stated retail value.

Scheduling will be coordinated with Gary Stewart.

Pick-Up Instructions

Winners will be announced during ChiliFest and may pick up their experience information that evening. Otherwise, materials will be available for pickup at The Banquet Downtown, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No shipping of item(s).

Add some serious sparkle.

This elegant matching jewelry set features lab-grown oval diamonds in classic 10K yellow gold, creating a timeless combination ready for a special occasion, anniversary or simply because someone deserves something beautiful.

Package Includes:

• Adamante Lab-Grown Oval Diamond Solitaire Pendant
• Matching Earrings
• 1 carat total diamond weight
• 10K Yellow Gold
• Presentation box set

Retail Value: $1,000

Pick-Up Instructions

Winners will be announced during ChiliFest and may pick up their item(s) that evening. Otherwise, item(s) will be available for pickup at The Banquet Downtown, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No shipping of item(s).

Heat things up, work it out and then recover.

This wellness package combines fitness, infrared sauna sessions and massage for someone ready to reset their routine or simply spend a little time taking care of themselves.

Package Includes:

• HotWorx one-month membership: $59
• One-week sauna Gift Certificate by Relax on Your Time: $50

Total Value: $109

Individual businesses may have redemption restrictions, appointment requirements or expiration dates.

Pick-Up Instructions

Winners will be announced during ChiliFest and may pick up their item(s) that evening. Otherwise, item(s) will be available for pickup at The Banquet Downtown, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No shipping of item(s).

Three meals. Three very different Sioux Falls dining experiences. No dishes.

Use them for date nights, celebrations or simply several excellent excuses not to cook.

Package Includes:

• Morrie’s Steakhouse Gift Card: $100
• Grill 26 Gift Card: $100
• Over Easy Gift Card: $25
• (ADDED AFTER PICTURE) Starbucks Coffee Set: $68

Total Value: $293

Pick-Up Instructions

Winners will be announced during ChiliFest and may pick up their item(s) that evening. Otherwise, item(s) will be available for pickup at The Banquet Downtown, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No shipping of item(s).