Homecoming And Family Weekend Set For Oct. 31 – Nov. 3
June 07, 2024 | Football
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State University and the Department of Athletics announced that Bulldog Family Weekend will return to a home football game weekend in conjunction with this year's Homecoming game. The collaborative undertaking looks to align efforts between the Department of Athletics, Alumni Association, Parent and Family Services, Student Association, and City of Starkville to create one of the most memorable weekends in the fall.
The Bulldogs football team takes on the University of Massachusetts on Saturday, November 2 for the 2024 Homecoming game. The game time will be announced at a later date.
"This partnership showcases our commitment to strengthen ties both on campus and in the community," said Deputy AD for Athletics, Tom Greene. "We have a great opportunity to showcase our university and the pageantry of the Junction and Davis Wade Stadium to new families coming to the Best Small Town in the South for the first time in addition to our regular visitors."
A full slate of programming is scheduled for the weekend with additional programming to be announced in the coming months.
"The MSU Alumni Association is proud to be working with partners across campus and the Greater Starkville Development Partnership to deliver a Homecoming weekend full of events and activities that celebrate our great university," said MSU Executive Director of the Alumni Association, Jeff Davis. "We look forward to welcoming alumni and friends back home to re-experience campus and Starkville, reminisce about their time at State, and create new memories as they reconnect with MSU and other Bulldogs."
To purchase season tickets, click here, visit hailstate.com/tickets or call 662-325-2600.
Homecoming and Family Weekend Schedule of Events (Thurs. Oct 31 – Sun. Nov 3)
Thursday, October 31
* Time to be announced at a later date
The Bulldogs football team takes on the University of Massachusetts on Saturday, November 2 for the 2024 Homecoming game. The game time will be announced at a later date.
"This partnership showcases our commitment to strengthen ties both on campus and in the community," said Deputy AD for Athletics, Tom Greene. "We have a great opportunity to showcase our university and the pageantry of the Junction and Davis Wade Stadium to new families coming to the Best Small Town in the South for the first time in addition to our regular visitors."
A full slate of programming is scheduled for the weekend with additional programming to be announced in the coming months.
"The MSU Alumni Association is proud to be working with partners across campus and the Greater Starkville Development Partnership to deliver a Homecoming weekend full of events and activities that celebrate our great university," said MSU Executive Director of the Alumni Association, Jeff Davis. "We look forward to welcoming alumni and friends back home to re-experience campus and Starkville, reminisce about their time at State, and create new memories as they reconnect with MSU and other Bulldogs."
To purchase season tickets, click here, visit hailstate.com/tickets or call 662-325-2600.
Homecoming and Family Weekend Schedule of Events (Thurs. Oct 31 – Sun. Nov 3)
Thursday, October 31
- Young Alumni Welcome to the City
- Fire Station Park, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Admissions Tours for Prospective Students
- Museum Tours
- MAFES Cheese Store
- Open on Friday and Saturday
- Welcome Table at Barnes & Noble Welcome Center
- True Maroon Trek*
- 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run hosted by Alumni Delegates, Student Association, and Maroon VIPs
- Step Show at Newell Grissom*
- Admission is $10 per person, open to the public
- Tickets will be available for purchase at a later date
- Tailgate at The Mill*
- Meet Up Areas for 10th, 20th, 25th, and 50th reunion years and presentation of the Homecoming Court
- Football vs UMass*
- Homecoming & Family Weekend Game
- Single Game tickets available later this month
- Postgame – College Happy Hours with Deans*
- Locations TBD
- Non Denominational Service at the Chapel
- 9:30 a.m. hosted by Office of Parent Services
- Brunch and Browse presented by the Starkville Partnership
* Time to be announced at a later date
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