Alumni Association Homecoming
Homecoming — It's a Year of Celebration!
Homecoming — A Party You Don't Want to Miss!
Oct. 22 – Nov. 2
Mark your calendars and get ready for the biggest Hornet celebration of the year! Homecoming 2025 will be more festive than ever — a campus-wide party where Hornet Nation comes alive with music, energy and unforgettable moments. From reconnecting with old friends to making brand-new memories, this fall is all about celebrating together. Whether it’s been five years or 50, we can’t wait to welcome you home.
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Schedule of Homecoming Events
Thursday, Oct. 23
- Homecoming Musical: “The Rocky Horror Show,” 7:30 p.m.
King Hall: Karl C. Bruder Theatre
Friday, Oct. 24
- Homecoming Musical: “The Rocky Horror Show,” 7:30 p.m.
King Hall: Karl C. Bruder Theatre
Saturday, Oct. 25
- Spirit Run, time TBD
Student Rec Center - Homecoming Musical: “The Rocky Horror Show,” 7:30 p.m.
King Hall: Karl C. Bruder Theatre
Sunday, Oct. 26
- ESU Soccer tailgate and game, 11 a.m./1 p.m.
Soccer pitch
Monday, Oct. 27
- Homecoming Kick-Off Breakfast, 8 a.m.-10 a.m.
Memorial Union: Skyline - Stinger Showdown, 5:30 p.m.
Plumb Hall lawn
Wednesday, Oct. 29
- Sam E. and Jeannene Hayes Lecture featuring Robbie Young, 7 p.m.
Memorial Union: Webb Hall - Homecoming Musical (tentative): “The Rocky Horror Show,” 7:30 p.m.
King Hall: Karl C. Bruder Theatre
Thursday, Oct. 30
- Homecoming Musical: “The Rocky Horror Show,” 7:30 p.m.
King Hall: Karl C. Bruder Theatre - Homecoming bonfire/Hornet rally, 8 p.m.
Wilson Park
Friday, Oct. 31
- Phi Delta Theta Alumni Pole Sit, 6 a.m. Friday-8 a.m. Saturday
12th and Commercial - Athletics Hall of Honor Lunch, 11 a.m.
Memorial Union: KSTC Ballroom - Black & Gold Gala reception, 5:30 p.m.
Memorial Union: Webb Hall - Black & Gold Gala dinner, 6 p.m.
Memorial Union: Webb Hall - Homecoming Musical: “The Rocky Horror Show,” midnight
King Hall: Karl C. Bruder Theatre
Saturday, Nov. 1
- Alumni breakfast, 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.
Memorial Union: Main Street - Black & Gold Day Campus Tour (for prospective students and alumni), 9 a.m.
Memorial Union: Webb Hall - Homecoming parade, 10 a.m.
Commercial Street to campus - Hornet Walk, 11 a.m.
Union Square to Welch Stadium - Live at the Hive, noon-1:45 p.m.
South of ESU Kossover Tennis Complex - ESU Football vs. Northwest Missouri, 2 p.m.
Welch Stadium - Phi Delta Theta Dinner, 7 p.m.
Casa Ramos - Homecoming Musical: “The Rocky Horror Show,” 7:30 p.m.
King Hall: Karl C. Bruder Theatre
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To purchase theatre tickets and/or for more information, visit the theatre website or call the box office at 620-341-5256.