Joplin, Mo. - The 14th annual SouthernFest event will take place on July 20th - 22nd, 2023. The Rod Smith Golf Classic sponsored by Crossland Construction will take place the mornings of the 20th and the 21st at Eagle Creek Golf Course, with the Green and Gold Gala being held the evening of the 22nd at The Pavilion at Downstream Casino. An online auction catalog will be available for viewing and bidding. Virtual auction will go live on July 10th and close the night of the dinner. Exclusive auction items will be available for in-person attendees.

Rod Smith Golf Classic sponsored by Crossland Construction
-Shotgun start at 8:30am.
-Lunch served inside the clubhouse at 1:00pm.
Ticket Prices
-Individual Golfer -- $175
-Golf Team -- $600
-Hole Sponsor -- $100

Green & Gold Gala
-Door open at 5:00pm.
-Dinner is served at 6:30 pm.
-Live auction begins at 8:00 pm.
-Immediately following the close of the live auction -- exclusive performance by Members Only, -the area's premier 80's tribute band.
-Attire is dressy casual.
Ticket Prices
-Individual -- $80
-Couple -- $150
-Reserve Table (10 guests) -- $750

Click here to register and to view the online catalog.

SouthernFest Sponsorship Opportunities
Green & Gold Gala Sponsor Title -- $5,000
-20 tickets to Green and Gold Gala; including 2 set of drinks tickets
-(1) 4-person golf team
-2 hole sponsorships
-Missouri Southern athletic apparel gift basket
-Logo on welcome banner
-Logo on auction site
-Rotating full ad on screen during Green & Gold Gala

King of Beasts -- $2,500
-10 tickets to Green and Gold Gala; including 2 set of drinks tickets
-(1) 4-person golf team
-2 hole sponsorships
-Logo on Green & Gold Gala welcome banner
-Logo on auction site
-Rotating full ad on screen during Green & Gold Gala

Green & Gold -- $1,000
-(1) 4-person golf team
-1 hole sponsorship
-Logo on golf welcome banner

The Lion's Share -- $500
-2 tickets to the Green & Gold Gala
-1 hole sponsorship
-Logo on golf welcome banner

For more information, please contact Lisa Severe at severe-l@mssu.edu or 417-625-9317.