Details: Celebrate the start of Homecoming week on the Drillfield! There will be inflatables, Homecoming Court candidates and student organizations, a DJ, photobooth — and even Spoon's Shave Ice!
8-9 p.m. (Doors Open 7:30 p.m.) Class of 2028Ring Premiere (Burruss Hall)
For: Everyone!
Details: The class ring embodies traditions and memories of Virginia Tech, linking generations of Hokies. Each year, special moments shared by a class are reflected in the redesign of one side of the ring. The redesign is unveiled at Ring Premiere.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Annual Virginia Tech Sustainable Dining Fall Harvest Festival sponsored by Dining Services (Dietrick Lawn)
For: Everyone!
Details: Rain or shine, celebrate the season with us at the Fall Harvest Festival! This free event highlights sustainability on campus and in our community, with a special focus on local food systems and the amazing programs that make our community more sustainable.
7-8 p.m. Cassell Countdown Spirit Rally (Quillen Spirit Plaza near D2)
For: Everyone!
Registration: No registration required — just show up!
Details: Bring the energy and show your Hokie Spirit! Join us with Tech's men's and women's basketball and wresting teams for a spirit rally. Come hang out, get involved, and help us celebrate together!
8 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.) Film on the Field presented by Hokies Activities Board, Class Programs, and Student Engagement and Campus Life (English Field)
For: Students
Details: Doors open at 7 p.m. and the movie begins 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
11 a.m.–5 p.m. Blood Drive sponsored by VT Residential Well-Being, Public Health Association, Center for Rural Education, and Student Engagement and Campus Life (Owen's Hall Ballroom)
For: Everyone!
Registration: Appointments must be made to donate.
Details: Join us for the Homecoming Blood Drive with Virginia Tech Residential Well-Being, Center for Rural Education, PHA, Student Engagement & Campus Life, and the American Red Cross. All Virginia Tech students, staff, and community members are welcome. For more information, please contact campuslife@vt.edu.
7 p.m. (Doors Open 6:30 p.m.) Aux Cord Wars sponsored by The Black Student Alliance (Haymarket Theater)
For: Everyone!
Details: See who's really got the best music taste. Pull up, vibe out, and win BIG! This high‑energy event will feature Virginia Tech students singing their favorites and a surprise guest artist, making this a memorable Homecoming experience.
Thursday, Oct. 15
4-7 p.m. Overachieve, Overpower, Overcome: A Survivor Homecoming Event with Rick Devens (Drillfield)
For: Students
Details: Coming soon!
Friday, Oct. 16
1-3 p.m. Cookies, Community, and Connection (Squires First Floor Atrium)
For: Everyone!
Details: All alums are invited to celebrate Homecoming with Virginia Tech’s Cultural and Community Centers! Meet the directors, enjoy cookies and conversation about upcoming programs and initiatives, and join a student-led tour of the welcoming spaces that foster belonging, success, connection, and wellbeing for all.
3-5 p.m. The Hokie Homecoming Connect: Student-Alumni Networking Social (Rivermill Bar and Grill)
Details: All Hokies are invited to gather at Rivermill Bar and Grill for a Student-Alumni Networking Social, Homecoming edition! Join us for heavy apps, hearty laughs, community connections, and lots of Hokie Spirit. The first drink is on us!
Details: Join the Virginia Tech College of Science for an astronomy lecture from 4–4:30 p.m. where attendees will explore the wonders of our universe through the lens of cutting-edge scientific research. Following the presentation, stay for a happy hour and networking reception from 4:30–6:30 p.m. complete with heavy appetizers, beer and wine for 21+ guests, and exclusive swag. Reconnect with fellow alumni, meet current College of Science leaders, faculty, students, and friends, and celebrate the impact of the college while enjoying great conversation in a relaxed setting. As the evening concludes, attendees are invited to head out together to enjoy the Homecoming Parade.
4:30-6:30 p.m. Young Alumni Happy Hour (Hokie House)
Details: Welcome home, young alumni! Celebrate Homecoming Weekend with fellow Hokies at our Young Alumni Happy Hour. In addition two drink tickets, food, and swag, $5 of your registration is a gift to support the Virginia Tech Alumni Scholarship Fund. Space is limited, so be sure to register early!
5-6:30 p.m. Engineering the Future (Center for the Arts)
Details: Join us Friday, Oct. 16, from 5–6:30 p.m. at the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech for a relaxed, family-friendly reception in the beautiful lobby overlooking Alumni Mall. Meet Dean Dixon, learn about his vision for the future of the College of Engineering, and reconnect with fellow Hokies while taking in the energy and excitement of Homecoming weekend. Then, as the reception concludes, head outside to experience the Homecoming Parade as it makes its way along Alumni Mall.
6-8 p.m. Parade Watch Party (Alumni Mall)
For:Everyone!
Registration:This event is sold out.
Details: Join us for lawn games, music, and food while enjoying the Homecoming Parade.
Details: This is a beloved annual tradition for the entire community. The parade will march through the streets of downtown Blacksburg.
8 p.m. (doors open at 7:15 p.m.) Dr. Zenobia L. Hikes Homecoming Yard Show (Squires Student Center, Commonwealth Ballroom)
For:Everyone!
Registration: Registration link coming soon.
Details: The Annual Dr. Zenobia L. Hikes Homecoming Yard Show, sponsored by NPHC, is held during the week of Homecoming to bring students, alumni, and the university community together to highlight the culture of the Divine 9 organizations through stepping and strolling.
8 p.m. GunnyFest (Corps Leadership and Military Science Building Atrium)
Details: GunnyFest will kickoff at approximately 8 p.m., after the Homecoming parade. Meet at the Corps Leadership and Military Science Building (CLMS) atrium.
Details: Make plans to tailgate with us before the Hokies take on Georgia Tech! Enjoy lawn games, music, family-friendly activities, inflatables, and more.
