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Event Information for Students

Although the details change from year to year, the traditions of the UWEC Homecoming carry on, and we are reminded each fall why this place is so special. Blugolds old and new alike can be guaranteed a weekend of fun times and exciting events, along with a perfect dose of nostalgia.

Not a student? Head to the Alumni Association page for alumni events and the Athletics schedule for this week's games!

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Enter Your Business, Organization, or Group for the Homecoming Parade Here!

Eau So Golden Homecoming | September 27th - October 3rd

Sunday, Sept. 27

  • Pennant and Parade Float Prep | 12:00 - 5:00pm, Involvement Center
    Show your campus pride by decorating a Homecoming pennant and create your parade float with your student organization or group. Registered groups will decorate their pennant to represent their organization/group along with the theme. Student organization will receive Spirit Competition points for participation in this event.

Monday, Sept. 28

  • Royalty Campaigning Begins. Don't miss out on the chance to represent your group or student organization and showcase your Blugold spirit! All royalty candidates will ride in the Homecoming Parade. Royalty winners will get a special car and will be recognized at the football game. Groups or student organizations supporting a candidate must complete the Blugold Connect+ form in advance.Student organization will receive Spirit Competition points for participation.
  • Medallion Hunt Begins. Each day the UAC Instagram will release one clue on the Instagram story until the Medallion is found! Student organization will receive Spirit Competition points for participation.
  • Homecoming Kickoff | 11:00am - 1:00pm, Davies Plaza
    Celebrate the start of Homecoming Week with free 70's inspired treats and UWEC swag!

Wednesday, Sept. 30

  • Campus Games | 11:00am - 1:00pm, Phillips Yard
    Hang out with your friends and play some yard games and relax! Student organization will receive Spirit Competition points for participation in this event.
  • Blu's Bingo - Homecoming Edition | 5-6:30pm, The Cabin
    Student organization will receive Spirit Competition points for participation.

Friday, Oct. 2

  • Event will be announced soon!

Saturday, Oct. 3

  • Parade | 10:00 am, Water Street (HFA to Sonnentag)
    The parade route will begin at Water St. and 2nd Ave, and end in the Sonnentag parking lot. To march in the parade, sign up before Friday, Sept. 25. Student organization will receive Spirit Competition points for participation in this event.
  • Tailgating | 11:00 am, Carson Park
    Get ready for the football game by tailgating at Carson Park, sponsored by the Alumni Association and the Foundation! Food and fun available prior to and during the game! From 11 a.m.-6 p.m., free shuttles will run from the Water Street lot to Carson Park on a continuous loop.
  • UWEC vs. UW-Stevens Point Football Game | 1:00 pm, Carson Park
    Free with Blugold ID 
  • Speakeasy | 8:00-10:0pm Suites Lobby, Housing and Residence Life
Looking for the Alumni Homecoming Schedule? Check out the list of events for alumni and friends.
Alumni Schedule
Homecoming Event Sign Ups
Homecoming Parade
Varsity Night Live Performer
Royalty Candidate
Pennant Decorating
Page Family

University Activities Commission

Davies Student Center 220
77 Roosevelt Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
United States

715-836-4805