Homecoming and Alumni Weekend
Friday, Oct. 2 - Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026
Everyone is invited back for Homecoming and Alumni Weekend. Save the date to enjoy class reunions, Beaver Tail-Gating, inflatables, athletic events and friends!
Welcome from President
We're excited to welcome you back as we celebrate 100 Years of Being Beavers!
5k and Family Walk
Register for the 5K and Family Fun Walk by Sept. 18 to guarantee your shirt size.
Bitty Beavers Cheer Clinic
Sign up your Little Cheerleader for the clinic and to perform at halftime.
50th Class Reunion
Class of 1976 are invited to the 50th class reunion dinner and mocktails.
2026 Schedule of Events
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
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| 4 p.m. | Colloquium | Stutzman Lecture Hall | |
| 6 p.m. | 50th Class Reunion Dinner | Class of 1976 are invited to the 50th class reunion.Mocktails served at 5:30 p.m. in Bob's Place. |
Kreider Room |
| 8-10 p.m. | Reunion Zero | Members of the Class of 2026 are invited for bowling and Southgate Lanes. |
Southgate Lanes |
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| All day | Bluffton Alumni Passport | Take a tour of campus and stamp your passport hitting all of the best spots on campus. | Self guided - All Campus |
| 8 a.m. | Homecoming 5K and Family Fun Walk | Join us for a 5K race through campus or a family fun walk around the track. Registration opens at 7:30am, race starts at 8 a.m. Register by Sept. 18 to guarantee tshirt. Registration also available day of. |
Salzman Stadium |
| 8:30a.m. - noon | Bluffton Farmers Market | Farmers Market is located downtown in the Citizens National Bank parking lot. | Main Street |
| 9 a.m. -noon | Tails from the Dam and Welcome Tent | Start at the Welcome Tent to get Homecoming swag and see what the day holds. From favorite memories to lifelong friendships, tell your Beaver story or grab a photo as we celebrate 100 years of being Beavers. | Emery Sears Athletic Complex |
| 9 a.m. | Women's Soccer Alumni Game | A time to reconnect with your teammates during the annual alumni soccer game. | Emery Sears Athletic Complex |
| 9 a.m. - 5p.m. | Campus Bookstore | Enjoy browsing the selection at the campus bookstore. | Marbeck Center |
| 10-11 a.m. | Bitty Beavers Cheer | Sign your little cheerleader up to learn alongside our Bluffton University cheerleaders
and then perform at halftime of the Beaver’s football game. Register by Sept. 18. |
Emery Sears Athletic Complex |
| 10 a.m. | Alumni Sing | Sing and reminisce with fellow alumni choir members. Light refreshments will be served following the sing in Gilliom Room. | Yoder Recital Hall |
| 10 a.m. - noon | Beaver Tail-gating | Enjoy the Beaver Tail-gating Zone during Homecoming weekend! | Emery Sears Athletic Complex |
| 10:30 a.m. | Food Trucks | A variety of food trucks will be available for an additional cost. | Bentley Road |
| 10:45 am | Communication and Fine Arts Reception | Drop in to see the new Communications and Fine Arts space. Light refreshments will be served. | Mosiman Hall |
| 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Kids Zone | Inflatables, crafts and face painting | Inside Salzman Stadium |
| 11 a.m. - noon | Athletic Team Reunion Tail-Gating | Join current coaching staff during tail-gating for mini athletic reunions. | Emery Sears Athletic Complex |
| Noon | Beaver Football vs. Anderson | Beavers Football will take on Anderson with kickoff at noon. | Alumni Field |
| 1-3 p.m. | Archives Exhibit | A curated exhibit celebrating 100 years of being Beavers! | Marbeck Gallery Lounge |
| 3-4 p.m. | Nature Walk with Dr. Jacob Buchanan | Take a walk with Dr. Jacob Buchanan through Bluffton Nature Preserve and learn about the latest restoration projects. | Bluffton University Nature Preserve |
| 5 p.m. | OIO Human Performance Lab Dedication | Dedication and recognition of the support for the new OIO Human Performance Lab designed to enhance student learning in exercise science and in-demand health fields. | Centennial Hall, ground level |
| 6 p.m. | President’s Banquet | This invitation only event will honor Alumni awardees, as well as members of the President's Society. | Marbeck Center |
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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Sunday morning |
Worship Services |
Click here to view the list of churches in the local area. |
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1-3 p.m. |
Art Exhibit |
A light reception and chance to view the exhibit. |
Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center |
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1 p.m. |
Softball Alumni Game |
A time to reconnect with your teammates during the annual alumni softball game. |
Bluffton Field |
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1 p.m. |
Baseball Alumni Game |
A time to reconnect with your teammates during the annual alumni baseball game. |
Memorial Field |