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It’s time to make plans to come back to Fort Hays State for this year’s Homecoming!

There will be something for everyone: a bonfire, the groundbreaking celebration for the new Bickle-Schmidt Athletic Complex, reunions, a banquet, and more. You don’t want to miss any of this year’s events!

Alumni and Friends Awards Banquet

Friday, Oct. 4
FHSU Memorial Union

Help us honor a distinguished group of well-accomplished FHSU alumni. Come to the social to meet these deserving award recipients prior to taking part in the banquet where they will be presented with their awards.

Half Century Club Luncheon and Induction

Friday, Oct. 4
FHSU Memorial Union

What could be better than coming back to campus and reunite with college classmates? Join us for a social, and luncheon, followed by the induction of the Class of 1974 and the recognition of graduates from 1964.

Tiger Bonfire

Thursday, Oct. 3
FHSU Robbins Center

Be part of a favorite FHSU tradition by joining Victor E. Tiger, the FHSU marching band, the Tiger Debs, cheerleaders, the football team, and coaches as we kick off Homecoming weekend with a pep rally and introduction of the 2024 Homecoming king and queen candidates. 

Oktoberfest

Friday, Oct. 4 – Saturday, Oct. 5
Hays Municipal Park

Enjoy authentic German food, music, and fun activities to reunite with old friends while celebrating Ellis County Volga German culture and tradition during this two-day event.

 Alumni Homecoming Event Schedule

Thursday

October 3

Homecoming Golf Tournament

Register your team for a fun-filled day on the course to help raise scholarship funds for FHSU students. Registration at this link: Pending

Smoky Hill Country Club, 3303 Hall St., Hays 

Registration: 8:00 am
Tee Off: 9:00 am

4-person scramble 

Cost per player/team: $175/$700

Registration includes green fee, golf cart, lunch, refreshments, souvenir and prizes. 

Tiger Bonfire

Join Victor E. Tiger, the FHSU Marching Band, the Tiger Debs, cheerleaders, football team, and coaches as we kick off Homecoming weekend with a pep rally and introduction of the Homecoming King and Queen candidates. 

Sponsored by FHSU Student Engagement 

Robbins Center (east lawn)

Food trucks: 7 pm

Bonfire and pep rally: 7:30 pm

 

FRIDAY

October 4

Homecoming Welcome Desk

Pick up your event itinerary and name tags, and ask any event questions here. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to browse old volumes of the Reveille, meet other Tigers, and reminisce about your days on campus. 

Memorial Union

8 am – 4:30 pm

Free refreshments 

Bickle-Schmidt Athletic Complex Groundbreaking

Celebrate the beginning of construction for this game-changing facility that will benefit all our student-athletes.

Lewis Field Stadium

9:00 am

Alumni Award Recipients Meet & Greet

Help us celebrate the Fort Hays State University alumni award recipients. Community members, students, and the general public are welcome to join us in recognizing these incredible award recipients. 

9:30 am – 11:30 am

Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art

Oktoberfest

During this two-day event, enjoy authentic German food, music, and fun activities to reunite with old friends while celebrating Ellis County Volga German culture and tradition. Make sure to visit our Alumni/Foundation tent!

Hays Municipal Park, South Main Street

10:30 am – 7 am 

Half Century Club Social & Luncheon

What could be better than reuniting with college classmates on campus? Join us as we induct the 50-year class of 1974 into the Half Century Club, comprised of Tigers who graduated 50 or more years ago and retired FHSU faculty and staff. We will also recognize the 60-year class of 1964.

Members of the honored classes will have their photo taken with President Tisa Mason during the social.

Memorial Union

Social: 11 am

Luncheon followed by Induction: 12 am

Cost: $22

Registration deadline: September 20

Campus Walking Tour

Relive your time at Fort Hays State as you walk through campus and see what’s new.  

Memorial Union – Meet in Sunset Atrium 

1:30 pm

Class Reunion Campus/Hays Bus Tour

Members of the honor classes of 1974 and 1964 can enjoy a bus tour around campus and the city of Hays. Your guide will tell you all about the latest changes and projects.

Memorial Union – Meet in Sunset Atrium 

2:00 pm

Alumni & Friends Awards Banquet

Join us as we present the 2024 Alumni Achievement Awards, Distinguished Service Award, and Young Alumni Awards to our deserving award recipients

Memorial Union

Reception Social: 6 pm

Dinner Banquet: 7 pm

Cost: $30

Registration deadline: September 20

 

SATURDAY

October 5

Homecoming Welcome Desk

Pick up your event itinerary and name tags, and ask any event questions here. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to browse old volumes of the Reveille, meet other Tigers, and reminisce about your days on campus. 

Memorial Union

8 am – 11 am

Free refreshments 

Class of 1964 & 1974 Reunion Breakfast

Celebrate and share the latest in your life with former classmates over breakfast. Afterward, members of the class of 1964 & 1974 are invited to join President Tisa Mason to watch the parade at her viewing stand. Transportation to and from the Memorial Union to the parade is complimentary.

Memorial Union – Stouffer Lounge

8:30 am

Cost: $15

Registration deadline: September 20

FHSU Football Alumni Breakfast

Enjoy a buffet breakfast in the Memorial Union while reminiscing about the past and learning about the future of FHSU Football, surrounded by those who know it best.

Memorial Union 

8:30 am

Cost: $17

Registration deadline: September 20

Campus Walking Tour

Relive your time at Fort Hays State as you walk through campus and see what’s new.  

Memorial Union – Meet in Sunset Atrium 

9:30 am

Oktoberfest

Enjoy a second day of celebrating Ellis County heritage at this annual festival showcasing the rich Volga-German culture, food, music, and fun! Make sure to visit our Alumni/Foundation tent! 

Hays Municipal Park 

10 am – 6 pm

Homecoming Parade

Celebrate the sights and sounds of the 2024 Homecoming parade as floats, bands, and parade entries make their way down the parade route on Main Street.

Want to be in the parade? Visit www.fhsu.edu/homecoming or call the Center for Student Involvement at 785-628-4664. 

The Bricks in Downtown Hays 

11 am

Tiger Tailgate

Calling all Tiger fans! Bring your family and friends to the pre-game Tiger Tailgate. Food and beverages will be provided in the alumni tent for all registered guests. Price is for the buffet and DOES NOT include a game ticket.  

Lewis Field Stadium, East Lawn 

5:00 pm

Ticket price: $18

FHSU Football Game

Join football fans for a fall evening of cheering on your Tigers to victory against Central Missouri.

Game tickets are only available through www.FHSUathletics.com, calling the atheltic office at (785) 628-4050, or  purchasing at the gate.

Lewis Field Stadium 

Pre-game ceremonies: 6:30 pm

Kick-off: 7 pm

For information about other Homecoming events taking place at FHSU, click here: FHSU.edu/homecoming