5 college homecoming celebrations in or near Sioux Falls, from Dakota Days to Hobo Days
It’s homecoming season.
Whether you want to relive your college days, or simply get into Sioux Falls’ hometown spirit and camaraderie, you can do that by visiting the two private colleges located in Sioux Falls or driving less than an hour to one of the nearest three public colleges.
Here’s a comprehensive list of five college homecomings in the area, where you can get a sense of the spirit of the Trojans, Cougars, Vikings, Coyotes or Jackrabbits this fall.
Dakota State University — Trojan Days
When: Sept. 19 - 24
What to do on Sept. 24:
10 a.m. Trojan Days Parade on Egan Avenue
11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Trojan Zone
Tailgate before the football game east of Trojan Field, with yard games at noon and a DSU Strongman Competition at 1 p.m.
4 p.m. Trojan Football vs. Iowa Wesleyan University
For a full event schedule, visit dsu.edu.
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University of Sioux Falls — Cougar Days
When: Sept. 23 - 25
What to do on Sept. 24:
8:30 - 10 a.m. Cougar Days 5K Run/Walk at Cherry Rock Park
10 - 11 a.m. Morning Yoga at the Jeschke Patio
Campus tours
11 a.m. Tailgate and Family Carnival at the USF Sports Complex, with food trucks, inflatables, lawn games and more.
1 p.m. Football vs. Minnesota Duluth
8 - 10 p.m. USF’s Got Talent at the Jeschke Fine Arts Center and Meredith Auditorium
Other events for Cougar Days include historical campus tours, an outdoor band concert, a homecoming cornhole tournament, art receptions and more.
For a full schedule of events, visit usiouxfalls.edu.
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Augustana University — Viking Days
When: Oct. 10 - 16
What to do Oct. 15:
10:30 a.m. Viking Days Parade from University Place (formerly 28th Street) to 33rd Street on Grange Avenue
11 a.m. Viking Tailgate
1 p.m. Vikings Football vs. Wayne State at the Kirkeby-Over Stadium
5 p.m. Volleyball vs. University of Mary at the Elmen Center
8 p.m. Denham, a South Dakota hip hop and R&B artist, performs in the Back Alley at Morrison Commons
For the full schedule of events, visit augie.edu.
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University of South Dakota — Dakota Days
When: Oct. 16 - 22
What to do Oct. 22:
9 a.m. Parade from Vermillion High School to the Vermillion Courthouse on Main Street
10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tailgate Nation by the DakotaDome
2 p.m. Dakota Days Football Game vs. Southern Illinois
For a full event schedule, visit usd.edu.
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South Dakota State University — Hobo Days
When: Oct. 24 - 29
What to do Oct. 29:
9:30 a.m. Hobo Day Parade on Medary Avenue in Downtown Brookings
2 p.m. Football vs. Indiana State Sycamores kicks off
7 p.m. Hobo Night Live at Volstorff Ballroom: Play games, win prizes and attend a comedy show (8:30 p.m.) and more.
Other unique campus events include the One Month Club, Hobo Gear Prep Night, Bum-a-Meal, BumFire, Bum Over and Rally at the Rails.
For a full history of Hobo Days and a full event schedule, visit sdstate.edu.
This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: 2022 USD Dakota Days, SDSU Hobo Day and more college homecoming events
