09/08/23

By: FHSU Alumni
HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State University can’t wait to welcome Tiger fans home for its annual Homecoming weekend. Make plans in advance and encourage family, friends, and classmates to join you for the festivities.

Registration for select events closes on September 20. For a full schedule of events, registration information, and event updates, visit www.FHSUhomecoming.com or call the FHSU Alumni Office at 785-628-4430.

Victor E. Apparel & Gift Co. in the Memorial Union will offer discounts of 20% on all regularly priced items all day, Friday and Saturday of Homecoming. To get 20% off Tiger merchandise, use code “HOCO23” during checkout at https://victoreapparelandgiftco.myresero.com or stop by the Memorial Union.

Wednesday, September 20

• Catching Up with the Chamber – Memorial Union, Sunset Atrium, 9:00 a.m.

Monday, September 25 – Saturday, September 30

• All In: Online Homecoming, https://bit.ly/fhsuhomecoming2023  

Wednesday, September 27 – Friday, September 29

• Homecoming Royalty Elections – Student voting will take place on TigerLink.

Thursday, September 28

• Homecoming Golf Tournament* ­– Smoky Hill Country Club, Registration at 8:00 a.m., Tee Off at 9:00 a.m. (Registration Full)
• DIY Game Day Buttons – FHSU Quad, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• Lunch with Head Football Coach Chris Brown* – Smoky Hill Country Club, 12:00 p.m. Price for lunch is $17.
• Tiger Bonfire – FHSU Robbins Center, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, September 29

• Wilmer and Lorena Kellogg Training Center Ribbon Cutting – Hays City Sportsmen’s Club, 9:00 a.m.
• Alumni Award Recipients Meet and Greet – FHSU Forsyth Library, Main Floor, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
• Oktoberfest – Hays Municipal Park, visit OktoberfestHays.com for additional information
• Half Century Club Social, Luncheon, and Induction* – FHSU Memorial Union, Ballroom, Social at 11:00 a.m.,Luncheon and Induction at 12:00 p.m. Price for luncheon is $20.
• Campus Walking Tour – Gather in Memorial Union, Sunset Atrium, 1:30 p.m.
• Class of 1963 and 1973 Optional Hays Bus Tour – Gather in Memorial Union, Sunset Atrium, 2:00 p.m.
• Alumni and Friends Awards Banquet* – FHSU Memorial Union, Ballroom, Social at 6:00 p.m., Dinner at 7:00 p.m. Price for banquet is $30.
• Fraternity and Sorority Life Alumni Gathering – The Fort Tavern, 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 30

• Class of 1963 and 1973 Reunion Breakfast* – Memorial Union, Stouffer Lounge, 8:30 a.m. Price for breakfast is $15.
• Campus Walking Tour – Gather in Memorial Union, Sunset Atrium, 9:30 a.m.
• Main Street Mile – 7^th and Main, 10:30 a.m.
• Parade – The Bricks in Downtown Hays, 11:00 a.m.
• Oktoberfest – Hays Municipal Park, visit OktoberfestHays.com for additional information
• Finance Department Reunion and Open House – McCartney Hall, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Tiger Tailgate* – Lewis Field Stadium, East Lawn, 5:00 p.m. Price for tailgate buffet is $16.
• Football Game – FHSU Lewis Field Stadium, FHSU vs. Lincoln, Pre-Game at 6:30 p.m., Kickoff at 7:00 p.m. Purchase game tickets from FHSU Athletics by phone at 785-628-4050, online at com, or at the gate.

*Denotes events that require advanced registration prior to September 20 by visiting www.FHSUhomecoming.com