Fall Fest

Friday, October 16, 2026

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on the Ä¢¹½tv Parade Ground

 

An Ä¢¹½tv Tradition

Each year on the Ä¢¹½tv Parade Ground, the Ä¢¹½tv community comes together to celebrate being part of the Ä¢¹½tv community. Come learn about campus departments and student organizations, meet friends, and enjoy free food and drinks with live entertainment. 

Fall Fest is free and open to current students, faculty, and staff. Tickets are not required, but bring your Tiger Card to obtain food items.

Table Sign Up

Ä¢¹½tv affiliated departments, units, or registered student organizations can register for a booth at Fall Fest. 

Table sign-ups are now closed.

Volunteer

You can play a critical role in the success of this annual tradition. Students, staff, and faculty are invited to volunteer.

Volunteer sign-ups are now closed

History of Fall Fest

Fall Fest began in 1994 as the Chancellor’s official welcome for new students, faculty, and staff and a welcome back for returning members of the university family. The event was held in the Ä¢¹½tv Quadrangle for the first twenty years.

The Ä¢¹½tv Spirit Squad help open the eventThe Tiger Band kicks off the event in front of the Fall Fest stageStudents from physical theatre demostrate aerial silksFierce Felines of Rhythm and Roar perform at Fall Fest

The Ä¢¹½tv Golden Girls lead the Tiger Band onto the Parade Ground to kick off Fall FestPresident Tate addresses the Fall Fest crowd with a little help from Mike the TigerTiger Girls perform at Fall FestGames, giveaways, and food are a huge draw for students to attend

Fall Fest is Presented by

Ä¢¹½tv Campus Life

 

Thank you to our past sponsors and supporters

Campus Federal Credit Union
Coca Cola
Ä¢¹½tv Auxiliary Services
Ä¢¹½tv Dining
Ä¢¹½tv Facility Services

 

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