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Homecoming Activities!

Learn more about our exciting Homecoming events. Check back often as events are added.

Monday, Oct. 20

HOCO Week Kickoff Photo Booth | 11 AM–2 PM | Luther C. McClellan Alumni Mall Lawn

Movie on the Lawn | 7 PM | Alumni Mall Lawn

Tuesday, Oct. 21

T-shirt Giveaway

Wednesday, Oct. 22

Make & Take: Street Signs | 11 AM–2 PM | UC Atrium

Aux Cord Wars | 7 PM | Michael D. Rose Theatre

Thursday, Oct. 23

ROAR Fest Blood Drive | 11 AM-2 PM in Maxine A Smith University Center Fountain View Room (350) | Schedule your appointment using this link >

BAC Gala | 6 PM | Honorees and ticket information >

Bluff City Bash | Gates open at 6 PM | Learn more >

Friday, Oct. 24

Parent & Family Weekend Events | Click here for a full list of events

Painting with Pouncer 11 AM-Noon | UC Beale Room (UC 363)

Choose Your Adventure: Family Scavenger Hunt 2-3:30 PM | UofM Campus

ROAR Fest Blood Drive | 11 AM-2 PM UC Fountain View Room (350) | Schedule your appointment using this link >

BCB Shirt Giveaway | 2 PM | Alumni Mall Lawn

Homecoming Greek Fest | 2-4 PM | Alumni Mall

Night at the Museum | 4-6 PM at the Art Museum of the University of Memphis | Learn more > Step into an evening of art, culture and creativity. Enjoy visual activites and programs inspired by the "Visual Arts of Mexico" exhibit bringing the museum to live in a whole new way.

Roar Fest | 6 PM Alumni Mall | Celebrate Homecoming at the University of Memphis with the free ROAR Fest Block Party.

This family-friendly event will feature live music, food trucks, special guest appearances and a spirited pep rally with performances by Al Kapone, the Mighty Sound of the South, Pouncer and the Memphis Spirit Squad. At 6:30 p.m., SoundFuzion will take the stage with a high-energy performance blending rock, blues, pop and Memphis-made music. Families are invited to enjoy the Family Fun Zone, complete with inflatables, making it the perfect evening for Tiger fans of all ages. Need tickets to the big game? Memphis Athletics will be onsite, or you can purchase now at gotigersgo.com.

Roar Fest VIP Tickets | Alumni Mall | Purchase now >

Event Highlights:

  • Free admission
  • Student Section
  • Free parking in Zack Curlin for VIPs and media
  • Free parking for students, alumni and the community in the Southern Ave. garage
  • Free Family Fun Zone with bounce houses and inflatables
  • Performances from AL Kapone, the Mighty Sound of the South, Spirit Squad, and SoundFuzion
  • Food trucks and Memphis Tiger spirit throughout the night
Please note: A clear-bag policy will be enforced. No alcohol, outside food, or coolers are permitted.

Saturday, Oct. 25

Memphis Tigers take on South Florida Bulls, Kick-off: 11 AM UofM fans at football game Cheer on your Memphis Tigers as they take on nationally ranked conference opponent South Florida!

Join us on Tiger Lane for a full day of Tiger Tailgate presented by Marriott Bonvoy and the University of Memphis Alumni Association. Fans can enjoy inflatables, music and family-friendly activities beginning three hours before kickoff. Don’t miss Tiger Walk, where you can cheer the team into the stadium alongside the Mighty Sound of the South and Memphis Spirit Squads, taking place two-and-a-half hours before kickoff.

Purchase your tickets on gotigersgo.com.

Tailgates

Alumni & Friends Homecoming Tailgate Tailgate opens at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 10:30 a.m. Drop by our tent for free alumni swag, light snacks and refreshments, fun photo opps and more. Register >

Student Tailgate & Game Day 🎉 | TBD | Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium

Stay tuned for more details about tailgates before the game.

Unity Tailgate| TBD | Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium (Tan Lot)

Homecoming Game and Activities

Homecoming Court Presentation during the game

Band Alumni Performance | Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium | Register >

Pom Alumni Performance | Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium | Register >