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Sep 05, 2015

2018 FAMU HOMECOMING

FULL SCHEDULE OF OFFICIAL EVENTS

Welcome to
“The Experience” Kickoff

  • DATE Saturday | 09.29.18
  • TIME Noon - 5pm
  • LOCATION FAMU Intramural Fields
Free and open to the public.
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The Coronation
for Mister & Miss FAMU

  • DATE Sunday | 09.30.18
  • TIME 6 - 11pm
  • LOCATION Lee Hall Auditorium
On September 30, 2018, Rattlers will come out to witness the Florida A&M University Royal Court being crowned at the 19th Mister and 112th Miss Florida A&M University Coronation. Helping to kick off the Homecoming Week festivities, students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of FAMU will gather in awe of this age-old tradition among HBCUs.
Free and open to the public.
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The Coronation Gala
for Mister & Miss FAMU

  • DATE Sunday | 09.30.18
  • TIME Following the Coronation
  • LOCATION Grand Ballroom
Invitation Only.
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Painting with a Twist

  • DATE Monday | 10.01.18
  • TIME 4 - 6:30pm
  • LOCATION Grand Ballroom
Free and open to the public.
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Housing Step Show

  • DATE Monday | 10.01.18
  • TIME 6 - 9pm
  • LOCATION Gaither Gym
The sounds of step teams representing their residence halls as they display their hard work, dedication, sacrifice, and unity can mean only one thing, it's time for the Housing Step Show. Since 1992, the Housing Step Show has been the battleground between the respective Resident Halls and has always created an incomparable experience for all students.
Free and open to the public.
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Community Health Fair

  • DATE Tuesday | 10.02.18
  • TIME 9am - 3pm
  • LOCATION Gaither Gym
Come celebrate health and wellness with all Rattlers at the Annual Health and Safety Day. Local agencies will join us to provide valuable disease prevention and health promotion information and to conduct essential health screenings for students, faculty, staff and community residents. Make sure you are healthy enough to enjoy all of the Homecoming activities by attending this great day of celebration for health and wellness!
Free and open to the public.
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Art Talks/Art Exhibits

  • DATE Tuesday | 10.02.18
  • TIME 6 - 8pm
  • LOCATION Foster-Tanner Arts Gallery
Free and open to the public.
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Homecoming Comedy Show
Ft. 85 South Comedy Show and Clayton English

  • DATE Tuesday | 10.02.18
  • TIME 7 - 10pm
  • LOCATION Lawson Center
  • COST Free for FAMU students with ID | $15 non-students
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FAMU’s Birthday Block Party
Fireworks Display

  • DATE Tuesday | 10.02.18
  • TIME 10pm - 12:30am
  • LOCATION Wahnish Way
Free and open to the public.
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Founders' Day
Wreath Laying Ceremony

  • DATE Wednesday | 10.03.18
  • TIME 10:10am - 12:10pm
  • LOCATION University Quadrangle
Free and open to the public.
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Taste of a Rattler

  • DATE Wednesday | 10.03.18
  • TIME Noon - 4pm
  • LOCATION The Set
Free and open to the public.
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Homecoming Pep Rally:
"Clash of the Classes"
Ft. City Girls

  • DATE Wednesday | 10.03.18
  • TIME 7 - 10pm
  • LOCATION Gaither Gym
Free and open to the public.
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The School of Journalism
& Graphic Communications Presents:
Grads Are Back

  • DATE Wednesday | 10.04.18
  • TIME Day-long event
  • LOCATION Journalism/Gallery
Free and open to the public.
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Alumni Fest
(Colleges and Schools Events)

  • DATE Thursday | 10.04.18
  • TIME 8am - 6pm
  • LOCATION Various Locations at the schools and colleges
Open to the Public (Contact your college or school for details).

All White Day Party

  • DATE Thursday | 10.04.18
  • TIME Noon - 4pm
  • LOCATION Lawson Center Lawn
Free and open to the public.
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Judging of the Buildings

  • DATE Thursday | 10.04.18
  • TIME 3 - 5pm
  • LOCATION Campuswide
Free and open to campus community only.

Jazz on the Green:
Donor Appreciation

  • DATE Thursday | 10.04.18
  • TIME 6 - 6:30pm
  • LOCATION University Quadrangle
Free and open to the public.
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The Kinsey Collection Reception

  • DATE Thursday | 10.04.18
  • TIME 6:30 - 7:30pm
  • LOCATION Black Archives
Free and open to the public.
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National Panhellenic Council
Greek Step Show

  • DATE Thursday | 10.04.18
  • TIME 6 - 9 pm
  • LOCATION Lawson Center
  • COST Tickets will be sold at the door, price: TBA
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Homecoming Convocation

  • DATE Friday | 10.05.18
  • TIME 10:10 am - 12:10 pm
  • LOCATION Lawson Center
Free and open to the public.
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"Set" Friday Live

  • DATE Friday | 10.05.18
  • TIME 12:30 - 3:30pm
  • LOCATION The Set
Free and open to the public.
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Alumni Fest II
(Colleges and Schools Events)

  • DATE Friday | 10.05.18
  • TIME Noon - 3pm
  • LOCATION Various Locations
Free and open to the Public (Contact Your College or School for Details).

Young Alumni Giving Brunch

  • DATE Friday | 10.05.18
  • TIME Noon - 3 pm
  • LOCATION Grand Ballroom
  • COST $50
Fundraiser for Scholarships. Contact University Advancement for details.
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National Alumni Association Tailgate

  • DATE Friday | 10.05.18
  • TIME Noon - 3pm
  • LOCATION Lawson Center Lawn
*Free and open to the public
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Marching "100" Band Showcase

  • DATE Friday | 10.05.18
  • TIME 3 - 6pm
  • LOCATION Gaither Gymnasium
  • COST $10 General Admission
Tickets Sold at Door
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Official FAMU
Homecoming Concert
Ft. Gucci Mane and Kodak Black

  • DATE Friday | 10.05.18
  • TIME 8 - 11pm
  • LOCATION Lawson Center
  • COST Ticket costs vary.
Visit Ticketmaster or the FAMU Ticket Office.
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Homecoming Parade

  • DATE Saturday | 10.06.18
  • TIME 8 - 11am
  • LOCATION Campus Route
Open to the Public (To participate in parade visit sga.famu.edu).

Rattler Strike Zone Tailgate

  • DATE Saturday | 10.06.18
  • TIME 11 am - 3 pm
  • LOCATION Football Practice Field
Admission costs vary. Contact University Advancement/Alumni Affairs.
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Homecoming Football Game

FAMU VS. Norfolk State (Ticket Required)

  • DATE Saturday | 10.06.18
  • TIME 4 - 7pm
  • LOCATION Bragg Stadium
  • COST Prices Vary
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FAMU Goes Pink:
Color Run

  • DATE Sunday | 10.07.18
  • TIME 11am - 1pm
  • LOCATION Campus Route
Free and open to the public (Contact SGA for details).

Rattler Fever
Campus Clean Up

  • DATE Sunday | 10.07.18
  • TIME 1 - 4pm
  • LOCATION Various Locations
Free and open to the public.

Official FAMU
Homecoming Gospel Concert
ft. Fred Hammond, the Walls Group
and the FAMU Gospel Choir

  • DATE Sunday | 10.07.18
  • TIME 4 - 7pm
  • LOCATION Lawson Center
  • COST $20 General Admission
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