RAPID CITY, S.D. The Hardrocker Esports team will be hosting their second annual Grubby Games Esports Convention this weekend in the King Center and Fraser Gymnasium.
 
The Grubby Games Esports Convention is a celebration of both esports and internet culture. The convention will feature an open Smash Brothers Ultimate tournament, Collegiate League of Legends Invitational, a table top gaming area, and a bring-your-own computer area with space to support 70 personal computers.
 
To conclude the full list of competitions, West River Media Productions will be presenting an EDM show with performing artists Crystal Form, Lawcifer and Dr. Trickbot.
 
During the convention, attendees will also participate in an Extra Life 24-hour fundraiser for Children's Hospitals in connection with Regional Health.
 
"I'm excited to have five really competitive teams traveling out to Rapid City for a couple days of competition", said esports coordinator Wyatt Engel. "Our esports program has always had very close relationships with South Dakota State University of Wyoming, Colorado State, Dakota State and Colorado School of Mines, so finally getting to meet the players and organizers will be quite a memorable experience for everyone involved."
 
The Hardrocker esports League of Legends teams will be competing on Saturday. Engel hopes to elevate the convention in the next couple of years to eventually have the event be housed at the Rapid City Civic Center.