Bemidji State is excited to welcome alumni and friends like you back to campus. View the tentative schedule of events below, and visit bsualumni.org for more information.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 23

Lighting of the Homecoming Hearth
Lakeside Fireplace
7 p.m.
An annual ceremony that marks the beginning of Homecoming, a flame will remain burning throughout Homecoming weekend.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 24

Honors Gala
Sanford Center’s Neilson Convention Center
Doors open at 5 p.m., dinner & program at 6:30 p.m.
A celebration of this year’s five Outstanding Alumni honorees and the donors who make a quality education accessible for all BSU students.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 25

Homecoming Parade
BSU Campus
11 a.m.
The annual Homecoming parade features floats created by student organizations, athletic teams, faculty, staff and community members traveling from the Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex north on Birchmont Drive NE toward Diamond Point Park.

Pregame Tailgate Party
Diamond Point Park
12 p.m.
Share your Beaver Pride before the game.

Homecoming Game
BSU vs Augustana
Chet Anderson Stadium
2 p.m.
Cheer the Beavers to victory.

Marion Christianson Memorial Dance Studio Dedication
Gillett Wellness Center
TBD
Following the football game, be a part of the official dedication of the newly-named Marion Christianson Memorial Dance Studio.

Class of 2020 & 2021 Celebration
TBD
A social to honor the BSU Class of 2020 & 2021.

Beaver Block Party
Downtown Bemidji
8:30 p.m. – 1 a.m.
More events and details to be announced.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 26

Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert
Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex
3 p.m.
Bemidji State University’s Department of
Music will hold its annual Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert as a wrap-up to Homecoming weekend.

Hotel blocks are available at the following Bemidji hotels: AmericInn (block closes Aug. 24), DoubleTree (block closes Aug. 24) and Hampton Inn & Suites (block closes Sept. 1). All Homecoming events will be held in accordance with current COVID-19 guidelines. All event details and times are subject to change. Visit bsualumni.org for the latest Homecoming information.