Tarleton Homecoming Week
- Marissa C.
- Oct 11, 2025
- 3 min read
The Texans are back again this year with an awesome week full of Spirit, Tradition, and Community Pride. Tarleton will kick off the homecoming week Sunday before the game takes place, there will be events everyday leading up to the game and even some in the days following.
The purple and white spirit is shining bright as Tarleton State University celebrates Homecoming Week, uniting students, alumni, and the Stephenville community for a full week of events filled with tradition, pride, and Texan energy.
From parades and pep rallies to worship gatherings and the big game, this year’s Homecoming lineup honors Tarleton’s legacy while creating new memories for Texans of all ages. Whether you’re a student, proud alum, or community member, there’s something for everyone to enjoy throughout the week.
🟣 Homecoming Week Schedule
Below is the full schedule of events taking place along with their locations and times
📅 Sunday - October 12
Time: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Event : Memorial Homecoming 5k
Location: Starting at Rome and Rudder Way
Time: 8:00 PM-10:00 PM
Event : Lighting of the Smokestack & Announce the Court
Location: Smokestack/P5 Parking Lot
📅 Monday - October 13
Time: 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Event : Faculty and Staff Alumni Luncheon
Location: TSC Ballrooms
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Event : Silver Bugle Hunt
Location: Trogdon House
Time: 11:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Event : Midnight Madness
Location: EECU Center
📅 Tuesday - October 14
Time: 5:00 PM Duck Distribution Begins 5:30 PM Program 5:40 PM-6:30 PM Duck Launching
Event: Launching of the Ducks
Location: Nursing Building Reflecting Pool
Time: 8:20 PM- 9:45 PM
Event: Homecoming Yard Show
Location: TSC Amphitheater
Time: 10:00 PM-12:15 AM
Event: Purple Pancakes
Location: Dining Hall Patio
📅 Wednesday - October 15
Time: 9:00 PM-12:00 AM
Event: Yell Contest
Location: EECU Center
Time: 9:00 PM-12:00 AM
Event: Yell Bingo
Location: Barry B Thompson Student Center Ballrooms
Time: Following Yell Contest
Event: Snake Dance
Location: EECU Event Center to Thompson Student Center Amphitheater
Time: Following Snake Dance through Kick Off of Football Game
Event: Drum Beating
Location: Thompson Student Center Amphitheater
📅 Thursday - October16
Time:4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Event: Tarleton Alumni Association Board Meeting
Location:Dining Hall Room 218 (invitation only)
Time: 8:00 PM-11:00 PM
Event: Purple Out Concert
Location: Smokestack Parking Lot / P5
📅 Friday - October 17
Time:Tee Off: 10:00 AM
Event:J. Dixon White Homecoming Golf Tournament
Location: Squaw Valley Golf Course Glen Rose
Time:11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Event:Distinguished Alumni Luncheon
Location: Dining Hall 218 (invitation only)
Time:5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Event:Alumni Welcome Home Social & Registration
Location: Purple Goat
Time:6:00 PM Shuttle Service Begins, 8:00 PM Bonfire Lighting, Tarleton Agriculture Center 11:00 PM Shuttle Service Ends
Event:L.V. Risinger Memorial Bonfire
Location: Tarleton Agriculture Center
📅 Saturday - October 18
Time:8:00 AM-9:45 AM
Event:College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Breakfast
Location: Agriculture Center
Time:8:00 AM-12:00 PM
Event:Welcome Home Breakfast, Registration and Parade Watch Party
Location: Alumni House
Time:10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Event:Homecoming Parade
Location: Encircling campus via Washington and McIlhaney Streets
Time:Following Parade at Heritage Park
Event:Purple Poo Statue Unveiling
Time:12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Event:Reunion Hall
Location: TSC Ballrooms
Time:1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Event:Honors College 40 Year Celebration
Location: Honors Hall Lobby
Time:8:00 AM-1:00 PM Set Up 1:00 PM-6:00 PM Tailgate
Event:Homecoming Tailgate Party
Location: Texan Alley & The Yard (P21 & P28)
Time:2:40 PM-3:00 PM
Event:Pointe du Hoc
Location: Starting at Dining Hall & culminating at Rudder Statue
Time:6:00 PM Kickoff, Halftime – Crowning
Event:Tarleton Football v West Georgia Game & Crowning of Homecoming Mr. & Ms. TSU
Location: Memorial Stadium
Time:9:00 PM-12:00 PM
Event:Homecoming Tailgate- After Game
Location: Texan Alley/The Yard (P21 & P28)
📅 Sunday - October 19
Time:3:00 PM
Event:Tarleton State Basketball vs TCU
Location: 1st ever game in EECU Center
A Celebration of Tradition
Homecoming at Tarleton isn’t just a series of events, it’s a celebration of Texan heritage and pride that connects generations of students, alumni, and community members. From the historic Lighting of the T to the excitement of game day, the week captures everything that makes Tarleton a cornerstone of Stephenville’s identity.
The public is invited to attend and take part in the festivities. Show your purple pride, enjoy the events, and join in celebrating another unforgettable Tarleton Homecoming Week.
