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Save the Date: October 21-26, 2024


Thursday, October 24th

Alumni Awards Program
6:00 PM | TBD

Join us as we celebrate and honor CSU alumni who are doing great things in their communities and as CSU and the Alumni Association present their highest honors: the Thomas Y. Whitley Distinguished Alumni Award and the Frank D. Brown Achievement and Leadership Excellence Award. Other awards will be given in the following categories: Alumni Service, Young Alumnus, Distinguished Alumnus in Military/Public Service, and Faculty / Staff Recognition. This year‘s winners will be announced soon. Tickets are $50 per person.

Friday, October 25th

Downtown Domination CSU Parade
6:30 PM | Down Broadway

Line up on Broadway to celebrate students, alumni, and community through a colorful spirited parade! Wear your red, white, and blue! Stick around for the Uptown Concert Series presented by Columbus State.

Saturday, October 26th

Tailgating
12 PM | Walden Soccer Complex Parking Lot

Join us for a spirited Homecoming Tailgate at the soccer game! Bring your family and friends to reserve a tailgate spot or simply set up your chairs and immerse yourself in the festivities. We‘ll have activities for the whole family and a fantastic atmosphere to celebrate our school spirit together. Don‘t miss out on this exciting event before cheering on our team to victory! Information on reserving tailgate sites will be available in September.

Homecoming Women's Soccer Game
2:00 PM | Walden Soccer Complex

Cheer on the Lady Cougars as they take on the University of North Georgia with the whole family! The Homecoming King and Queen will be announced during halftime of the game. The game is free and open to the public.

CougarFest
6:30 PM | Livery Courtyard

Inspired by Oktoberfest, CougarFest will feature selections of craft beer from around the country. The guys from Maltitude will be on site to help expand your knowledge of craft beer! Mainstream Band will be performing crowd favorites. For $15, each attendee will receive sample tickets and a commemorative beer glass. Tickets for food only or for participants under the age of 21 are $10. Tickets will be available online in September.