Fort Hays State Homecoming 2014 Homepage

Welcome to the Fort Hays State University Homecoming 2014 Homepage. Check here for up-to-date news and information about FHSU Homecoming events.

Oktoberfest 2014

Bonfire & Pep Rally

Safety and Law Enforcement

Football preview

Pep-Rally wrap up

Merchandise sales update

Keg tapping update

Hammond Hall/Dole Sisters Lobby dedication

Fort Hays State University alumni and friends are welcome to attend all Homecoming events. Advanced registration is required for all events. The deadline is Wednesday, Oct. 1. Tickets must be picked up at the Homecoming Registration table in the Memorial Union.

FHSU Alumni Association members receive a discount with a valid membership card at the following motels. Must call reservation center at 800-258-2847 and show membership card on arrival to receive the discount.

Hotel information


America’s Best Value Vagabond Inn, 2524 Vine, (785) 625-2511


Baymont Inn, 3801 Vine, (785) 625-8103


Best Western Butterfield Inn, 1010 E. 41st, (785) 621-4337


Budget Host Villa Inn & Suites, 810 E. 8th, (785) 625-2563


Comfort Inn Suites, 1001 E 41st, (785) 625-9322


Days Inn, 3205 Vine, (785) 625-8261


Econo Lodge, 3503 Vine, (785) 625-4839


Fairfield Inn by Marriott, 377 Mopar Dr, (785) 625-3344


Hampton Inn, 4002 General Hays Rd, (785) 621-4444


Holiday Inn Express, 4650 Roth Ave, (785) 625-8000


Motel 6, 3404 Vine, (785) 625-4282


Quality Inn, 2810 Vine, (785) 628-8008


Sleep Inn & Suites, 1011 E 41st, (785) 625-2700


Super 8 Motel, 3730 Vine, (785) 625-8048


Homecoming events begin Thursday Oct. 9 and will continue through the weekend, ending on Sunday. Contact the Alumni Office with any Homecoming event questions at 888-351-3591.

FHSU Homecoming 2014 Event Schedule

Thursday, Oct. 9

  • Tiger Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament (Sold Out)
    • 8 a.m. Registration; 9:30 a.m Shotgun Start
    • Smoky Hill Country Club, 3303 N. Hall St.
  • FHSU Tiger Silent Auction: 8 a.m.-5 p.m
    • Smoky Hill County Club, 3303 Hall
  • Men’s Soccer vs. Upper Iowa
    • 5 p.m.
    • FHSU Soccer Stadium, Hays
  • Tiger Alumni & Friends Social
    • 5:30 – 7 p.m.
    • Robbins Center
  • Tiger Bonfire (Canceled), Pep Rally
      • 7:30 p.m.
      • Beach-Schmidt Performing Arts Center

    For the latest on the bonfire click here.

Friday, Oct. 10

  • Homecoming Registration
    • 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
    • Memorial Union
  • Tri-Sigma; Our Future at FHSU
    • 9 – 10:30 a.m.
    • Eagle Communications Hall, Robbins Center
  • Campus Tour
    • 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
    • Memorial Union
  • Special Guided Athletic Facilities Tour
    • 10 a.m.
    • Gross Memorial Coliseum
  • Half Century Club Luncheon & Induction
    • 11 a.m. Social, 12 p.m. Luncheon
    • Memorial Union
  • Oktoberfest
    • 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
    • Frontier Park, South Main St.
  • Alumni & Friends Awards & Recognition Banquet
      • 6 p.m. Social, 7 p.m. Banquet
      • Memorial Union

    For more information about the recipients click here

  • Women’s Soccer vs. Northeastern State
    • 7 p.m.
    • FHSU Soccer Stadium, Hays
  • Volleyball vs. Missouri Western
    • 7 p.m.
    • Gross Memorial Coliseum, Hays
  • Alpha Gama Delta 55th Anniversary Social
    • 7:30 p.m.
    • Thirsty’s Brew Pub & Grill, 2704 Vine St.
  • Gymnastics Reunion Reception
    • 7:30 p.m.
    • Memorial Union

Saturday, Oct. 11

  • Homecoming Registration
    • 8 a.m. – noon
    • Memorial Union
  • 5K Tiger Run/Walk
    • 7:30 a.m. Registration, 8:30 a.m. Race
    • Robbins Center
  • Class of 1954 and Class of 1964 Reunion Breakfast
    • 9 a.m. Breakfast, 11:45 a.m. Board vehicle for parade
    • Memorial Union
  • Department of Allied Health Breakfast
    • 9:30 a.m.
    • Memorial Union
  • Alpha Gamma Delta Reunion Breakfast
    • 9:30 a.m.
    • Memorial Union
  • All-Greek Alumni Reception
    • 10 – 11:30 a.m.
    • Dreiling Lobby, Sheridan Hall
  • Center for Networked Learning Dedication
    • 10:30 a.m.
    • CNL Building, 425 Dwight Drive
  • Wrestling Lunch/Takedown Competition
    • 11:15 a.m.
    • Victor E. Lounge, Gross Memorial Coliseum
  • Homecoming Parade
    • 1 p.m.
    • Main St., downtown Hays
  • Men’s Soccer vs. Upper Iowa
    • 2 p.m.
    • FHSU Soccer Stadium, Hays
  • Volleyball vs. Northwest Missouri State
    • 3 p.m.
    • Gross Memorial Coliseum, Hays
  • Department of Allied Health Open House
    • 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
    • Cunningham Hall, Rm 129
  • Alpha Gamma Delta 55th Anniversary Reception
    • 4 – 5 p.m.
    • Memorial Union
  • Tiger Friends & Family Picnic
    • 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Gymnastics Reunion Tailgate
    • 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
    • East side of Lewis Field Stadium
  • FHSU vs. Missouri Western State University Football Game
    • 6 p.m. Pre-game ceremonies
    • 7 p.m. Game time
    • Lewis Field Stadium
  • Gymnastics Reunion Post-Game Social
    • 10 p.m.
    • Thirsty’s Brew Pub & Grill, 2704 Vine St.

Sunday, Oct. 12

  • Women’s Soccer vs. Central Oklahoma
    • 12 p.m.
    • FHSU Soccer Stadium, Hays

Other Events

  • Art exhibit: Ben Duke and Robert McCann, “The Contemporary Figure
    • Oct. 6-10, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Oct. 11, 9 a.m. to noon
    • Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art, Rarick Hall
  • Sternberg Museum of Natural History Exhibits
    • Open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday 1-6 p.m

Map of Oktoberfest locations

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For a full screen map of Homecoming locations around Hays, click here.

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