SFA’s annual Homecoming is one of the university’s most popular and spirited traditions! AXEperience, a student-run group that promotes SFA’s history and traditions, works closely with the SFA Alumni Association to plan a weeklong celebration for all students and alumni. Activities include a concert, bonfire, fireworks, downtown parade, 5K race, Homecoming Court elections, football game, tailgating and much more.
Along with these traditional Homecoming events and activities, students also take part in Spirit Service Week, collecting donations for the Lumberjack Food Pantry, hosting a blood drive and participating in other service-based initiatives across campus.
Homecoming 2023 schedule of events (October 16-21, 2023)
Monday, Oct. 16
- 6 p.m. - Kick-off event at Surfin' Steve, hosted by AXEperience
Tuesday, Oct. 17
- 7 p.m. - Trivia at Surfin’ Steve, hosted by Lone Star Trivia
Wednesday, Oct. 18
- 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Blood Drive in the Baker Pattillo Student Regents Suite
- 1 to 4 p.m. Career Fair in the BPSC Grand Ballroom, hosted by the Center for Career and Professional Development
- 6 p.m. - Dodgeball Tournament at the Campus Recreation HPE Complex, hosted by Campus Recreation
Thursday, Oct. 19
- 5:30 p.m. - Homecoming 5K at the BPSC Plaza, hosted by Campus Rec
- 7 p.m. - Step Show and Stroll Off in the BPSC Grand Ballroom, hosted by Fraternity and Sorority Life and the Office of Multicultural Affairs
Friday, Oct. 20
- 8 p.m.
- Bonfire Pep Rally, hosted by AXEperience, with a special performance by this year's emcee, SFA alumnus Big Joe Walker
- Homecoming Concert featuring Hailey Whitters and Pat Green, hosted by Student Activities Association (this event will follow the Bonfire Pep Rally)
Saturday Oct. 21
- 10 a.m. - *Homecoming Parade in downtown Nacogdoches, hosted by AXEperience
- 4 p.m. - Homecoming football game versus Abilene Christian University