08/27/25

By: FHSU Alumni Office

HAYS, Kan. – Reach out to friends, family, classmates, and teammates and make plans to attend Fort Hays State University’s Homecoming! Visit FHSUhomecoming.com for additional information and to register for a variety of weekend events set for Friday, September 26, and Saturday, September 27.

Several Homecoming events require advanced registration, which closes September 12, so don’t delay. Take a look at the schedule below and contact the FHSU Alumni Office at alumni@fhsu.edu or 785-628-4430 with any questions.

Friday, September 19

• Chamber Chat: Promoting FHSU Homecoming and Oktoberfest – FHSU Robbins Center, Eagle Communications Hall, 9 a.m.

Monday, September 22 – Saturday, September 27

• Online Homecoming – FHSU.edu/homecoming/online

Wednesday, September 24

• Royalty Meet and Greet and Treats – FHSU Quad, 11 a.m.

Thursday, September 25

• Homecoming Golf Tournament* – Smoky Hill Country Club, Registration 8 a.m., Shotgun Start 9 a.m. (Registration Full)
• Tiger Bonfire – FHSU Robbins Center, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, September 26

• FHSU Major Gift Announcement – FHSU Library Front Lawn, 9 a.m.
• Alumni Award Recipients Meet and Greet – Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
• Oktoberfest – Hays Municipal Park, visit OktoberfestHays.com for details.
• Half Century Club Social, Luncheon, and Induction* – Memorial Union, Ballroom, Social 11 a.m., Luncheon and Induction, 12 p.m. Price for luncheon is $25.
• Campus Walking Tour – Gather in Memorial Union, Sunset Atrium, 1:30 p.m.
• Class of 1965 and 1975 Optional Campus and Hays Bus Tour – Gather in Memorial Union, Sunset Atrium, 2 p.m.
• Alumni and Friends Awards Banquet* – Memorial Union, Ballroom, Social 6 p.m., Dinner 7 p.m. Price for banquet is $30.

Saturday, September 27

• Class of 1965 and 1975 Reunion Breakfast* – Memorial Union, Stouffer Lounge, 8:30 a.m. Price for breakfast is $20.
• Student Government Association Reunion Breakfast* – Memorial Union, Ballroom, 9 a.m. Price for breakfast is $20.
• Campus Walking Tour – Gather in Memorial Union, Sunset Atrium, 9:30 a.m.
• Oktoberfest – Hays Municipal Park, visit OktoberfestHays.com for details.
• Parade – The Bricks in Downtown Hays, 11 a.m.
• Student Government Association Come-and-Go Reunion Reception – Memorial Union, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
• Tiger Tailgate* – Lewis Field Stadium, East Lawn, 5 p.m. Price for the tailgate buffet is $20.
• Sigma Sigma Sigma Reunion Tailgate* (Celebrating 100 Years at FHSU) – Lewis Field Stadium, East Lawn, 5 p.m. Price for the tailgate buffet is $20.
• Football Game – Lewis Field Stadium, FHSU vs. Missouri Western, Pre-Game 6:30 p.m., Kickoff 7 p.m. Purchase game tickets from FHSU Athletics by phone at 785-628-4050, online at FHSUathletics.com, or at the gate.

*Denotes events that require advanced registration prior to September 12 by visiting FHSUhomecoming.com

Victor E. Apparel & Gift Co. in the Memorial Union will be offering a 20% discount in-store on all regularly priced items the Friday and Saturday of Homecoming for Tiger fans looking for new FHSU apparel and memorabilia.

For questions, contact the FHSU Alumni Office at alumni@fhsu.edu or 785-628-4430.