Homecoming Events 2024
wednesday, october 2
WFMJ PRIZE WHEEL
11:00am | Campus Core (Rain Location: Lower Arcade, Kilcawley Center)
Breaking News - Join our favorite local TV personalities as they return to the YSU campus with gifts, prizes, and plenty of fun for Homecoming Week Festivities.
Thursday, October 3
Fall Fire Fest
7:30pm-11:00pm | M71 Parking Lot
Presented by: Penguin Productions
Get ready to ignite the excitement at YSU’s Fall Fire Fest! It’s the best way to kick off Homecoming Weekend! Here’s what’s in store:
- Live Music: Fall into the rhythm with live music at our seasonal celebration!
- Pep Rally: Feel the spirit with the YSU Marching Pride, our Homecoming Court, and YSU Penguin Student-Athletes.
- Fall Fun: Explore a variety of favorite fall activities hosted by student organizations.
- Tasty Treats: Indulge in delicious bites from your favorite food trucks.
- Bonfire: Gather 'round the Fall Fire Fest bonfire- it's the heart of the event!
Don't miss out on our 11th Annual Fall Fire Fest- it's going to be the best one yet! See you there!
Friday, OCTOBER 4
Red and White Day Carnival
11:00am-2:00pm | Heritage Park
We are putting a new spin on this classic event!
At the Red and White Day Carnival:
- Play your Favorite Carnival Games
- Win Tickets to Exchange for Prizes
- Enter to WIN the Grand Prize: Beats Headphones
- Get a balloon sculpture from Jocko
- Indulge in Classic Carnival Treats
Sponsored by Student Activities
Build-A-Penguin Lottery
11:00am-12:15pm | Follow @ysu_activities on Instagram to find out the location.
Follow @ysu_activities on Instagram to get the link to enter. This is your chance to be randomly selected with a limited number of students guaranteed to build a stuffed penguin! Student winners receive a private link to sign up for their Friday time slot to enter the "build a penguin factory." This event is exclusively for current YSU students. You must present your YSU ID to claim your penguin. One penguin per student. You must be present at the event to stuff a penguin.
Sponsored by Student Activities
Build-A-Penguin Walk-Up
12:00pm-Until They're Gone! | Follow @ysu_activities on Instagram to find out the location!
We’re offering a limited number of 150 adorable penguins available for walk-ups starting at 12:30pm. Follow Student Activities on Instagram for the location. This event is exclusively for current YSU students. You must present your YSU ID to claim your penguin. One penguin per student. You must be present at the event to stuff a penguin.
Sponsored by Student Activities
Silent Disco
6:00pm-9:00pm | Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center
Celebrate Homecoming Weekend in style at the Silent Disco! Three DJs will spin tunes from three different stations. Present your Y Card, grab your headphones, and dance the night away!
Sponsored by Student Activities
Saturday, October 5
Homecoming Parade
12:00 pm | Fifth Avenue
Presented by: Student Activities
Line the streets to witness this cherished tradition! What better way to gear up for the big football game than by heading to Fifth Avenue for the Homecoming Parade? Enjoy a captivating performance by the Marching Pride, as well as floats from our community and current and former Guins!
Sponsored by Student Activities
YSU Homecoming Football Game
2:00 pm | Stambaugh Stadium
Cheer on the Penguins as they take on Indiana State for this year’s Homecoming football game. Then at halftime, watch the crowning of our Homecoming Royalty! Every Monday of home game weeks, YSU students can visit the Stambaugh Stadium Ticket Office to pick up their ticket! Show your valid YSU ID and receive 1 COMPLIMENTARY game ticket! For additional information call 330-941-1YSU (1978).
Sponsored by Athletics
Homecoming Royalty Crowning
Halftime | Stambaugh Stadium
Watch the crowning of this year's Homecoming Royalty!
Sponsored by Student Activities