Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is preparing for Homecoming Weekend, this Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24. Students, alumni, faculty, staff and the local community will come together to celebrate and participate in a variety of events such as the Homecoming Parade, Block Party reopening of the Family Dog, and more.
“As one of EKU’s most spirited traditions, we are excited to welcome our EKU Family to the Campus Beautiful for Homecoming,” said EKU President David McFaddin. “This annual celebration is an opportunity for our past, present and future to come together as One Eastern.”
EKU Homecoming 2026 Schedule Highlights
Wednesday, Oct. 21
- Light Up Your ResLife, 8:30-10:30 p.m., Powell Plaza
Thursday, Oct. 22
- Colonel Corn Roast, 5-7 p.m., Powell Plaza
- NPHC Homecoming Yard Show, 7:30-10 p.m., The Ravine
Friday, Oct. 23
- 2026 Geo Alumni Classic, 12 p.m., The University Club at Arlington
- Campus Tours, 1-5 p.m., Keen Johnson
- Homecoming Parade, 6 p.m., Lancaster Avenue and Main Street
- Block Party and reopening of the Family Dog, 7-10 p.m., Water Street
- Young Alumni After Party, 9-11 p.m., Paddy Wagon
Saturday, Oct. 24
- EKU Homecoming 5K, 8 a.m., Student Recreation Center
- Homecoming Tailgate, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Alumni Coliseum Parking Lot
- Alumni Awards and Pioneer Celebration, 10 a.m., Keen Johnson Ballroom
- Eternal Colonel Tailgate, 12-3 p.m., Alumni Coliseum Parking Lot
- Homecoming Football Game, 3 p.m., CG Bank Field at Roy Kidd Stadium
The Colonels will play against the University of West Florida at this year’s Homecoming Football game. The Homecoming Royal Court will be crowned during halftime.
For more information about Homecoming events across campus, visit 2026 EKU Homecoming.
