Parents, Families, and Community Members Invited to Attend Homecoming 2024

October 14, 2024 kicks of EWU’s 101st year of Homecoming and there are many events to partake in! Many of the festivities are open to the public, so families are encouraged to attend. Here are some of our favorite events that you could encourage your favorite Eag to attend- or event participate in yourself:

Eagle Family Homecoming Kickoff: Monday, Oct. 14 |11:30 AM – 3 PM |PUB NCR

Join us in celebrating the start of Eagle Family Homecoming week! There will be games, crafts, music, and more. Show your football ticket for Saturday and get a free Homecoming Tshirt!

Eagle MadNest: Wednesday, Oct. 16 |6:30 PM |Reese Court

The second annual Eagle Mad-Nest event! Get a first look at the 2024-25 men’s, women’s and wheelchair basketball teams.Put on your eagle gear, bring your friends and family for a night full of entertainment: slam dunk & 3-point contests, appearances by EWU cheer, dance, Swoop, with free goodies and swag! This event includes player and coaching staff introductions, along with contests on the court. The Red-White scrimmage will conclude the action.

Open to the public and free of charge!

Pep Rally & Bonfire: Thursday, Oct. 17| 6 PM | Corner of G Street & 1st Street- Downtown Cheney

Join the EWU & Cheney communities to celebrate being an Eagle! Marching Band and Cheer will lead us in our fight song, along with some hype brought to you by EWU teams. Come and join us for this Homecoming tradition!

Bed Races: Thursday, Oct. 17| 7 PM | 1st Street- Downtown Cheney

This annual tradition awards bragging rights for a lifetime. Your team of 5 people will compete in a double elimination tournament by pushing beds with wheels down the race track and back (located in downtown Cheney). The fastest team per round will advance until there is a champion.

EWU Volleyball vs. Weber State: Saturday, Oct. 17|11 AM |Reese Court

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Alumni & Family Engagement Zone: Saturday, Oct. 17|1 PM | P-12, Outside of the Inferno Shop

Join us at the Alumni Association’s Red Turf Nation Engagement Zone, featuring: a hot cocoa bar, snacks, special gameday sticker pick-up, and other exclusive swag. We will have a limited quantity of Homecoming t-shirts available, while supplies last. The Engagement Zone is located right outside of the Inferno Team Shop in P-12. All are welcome!

Sponsored by the EWU Alumni Association and Orientation & Family Programming.

EWU Football Game vs. UC Davis: Saturday, Oct. 17|4 PM | Roos Field

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Come for the game, stay for the post game fireworks show! We anticipate the fireworks display will start about 15 minutes after the final whistle blows and both teams have vacated the field, sometime between 7p.m. and 8 p.m.

The fireworks will be launched from the practice field, just west of the EWU soccer field, and we anticipate the display lasting about 15 minutes. We are working closely with the Cheney Fire Department, Cheney Police Department, and our very own EWU Police Department to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all.

To view the full Eagle Family Homecoming schedule, make sure to visit our website. We hope to see you around campus next week!