Every year in early November, campus comes to life for Homecoming and Family Weekend, and this year’s did not disappoint. Homecoming and Family weekend is a time for students, parents, and alumni to come together to celebrate all Eagles past, present, and future. It’s an action packed weekend that creates lifelong memories every year.
The celebrations began this year with the annual Tri Sigma Farmer’s Market, which gave all attendees a chance to shop and eat from local businesses and restaurants. On Friday night, Brewfest took over the lawn with a beer garden, food trucks, lawn games, music, and more as the sun set on campus. Across the street at the ICI Center, a tailgate and the women’s volleyball game were taking place, culminating in the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen.
On Saturday, attendees were able to view a static display on the flight line accompanied by a pancake breakfast, and attend the “Good Fun Fair”, a place for the people to come together and make an impact in the community. The Avion also hosted a Photo Booth in the Union, where everyone could take a picture to put in their souvenir magnet frame that was given to all guests.
Finally, the weekend culminated in what was the best Homecoming Concert to date, with Flo Rida and the Rare Occasions taking over the Fitness Center Lawn. Thousands of students, parents, and alumni packed the lawn for a night that Flo Rida himself described as a “party”, dancing to classic such as “Low” and “My House”. Flo Rida even brought students on stage to party with him, and threw roses at others in the crow. I had such a fun time at the concert, and enjoyed the fire works show after as well.
Overall, this Homecoming weekend was one to remember. With fun events, lively traditions, and the best concert Touch-n-Go Productions has ever put on, the memories I made during Hoco 2025 will last a lifetime.
