Homecoming festivities bring students, alumni, faculty, staff and community members together to celebrate CU Boulder and generate campus spirit and pride. Reunite with the memories, people and places that made your CU experience special at one — or all — of the events.
Annual Alumni Awards Ceremony and Dinner
Celebrate CU’s best and brightest at the Alumni Awards Ceremony and Dinner. Join us for an evening of inspiring stories, incredible accomplishments and CU pride. The evening includes appetizers, dinner, light desserts and a cash bar.
Date: Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023
Time: 5:45–9 p.m.
Location: Glenn Miller Ballroom, University Memorial Center
$45 per person (or free on Zoom for out-of-state alumni)
Join us virtually for free!
40-Year and 50-Year Reunion, Golden Anniversary Club Celebration
Join us to celebrate the anniversary of your graduation from CU Boulder and the newest members of the Golden Anniversary Club. The celebration includes an architectural tour of campus, a recognition ceremony and lunch at a CU classic — The Sink.
Date: Friday, Nov. 3, 2023
Time: 8:15 a.m.–1 p.m
Location: Starting at Macky Auditorium and ending at The Sink
$35 per person
CU on the Weekend Homecoming Edition: Defining Beer in the Ancient World
Did you know that beer and brewing terminology were used to define social classes, nationalities and religious populations on the fringes of Roman dominion? Travis Rupp, CU Boulder lecturer and beer archaeologist, will examine the earliest archaeological evidence of beer and brewing, as well as how beer was defined in antiquity. Learn about beer before heading to taste it at Buffs on Tap.
Date: Friday, Nov. 3, 2023
Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: CASE Building 4th Floor Auditorium
Free: first come, first-served
Buffs on Tap
Spend your afternoon relaxing in the backyard of the Koenig Alumni Center, sampling some of Colorado’s finest brews crafted by a dozen CU Boulder alumni! Tickets include beer tasting, food, giveaways and a commemorative pint glass.
Date: Friday, Nov. 3, 2023
Time: 3–6 p.m.
Location: Koenig Alumni Center
$25 per person
Stampede Parade
Celebrate your CU pride as the campus and Boulder community come together to paint Pearl Street black and gold! The stampede and parade will begin at 7 p.m. on 10th Street and Pearl Street. The pep rally will follow on the Courthouse Lawn.
Date: Friday, Nov. 3, 2023
Time: 7–8 p.m.
Location: Pearl Street Mall/Courthouse Lawn
Free
Homecoming Reunions Tailgate
Round out Homecoming weekend with a free tailgate featuring our Homecoming Reunions! We have many Buff fans returning to Boulder to celebrate their reunions and we will all gather before the game in one place! Festivities include music, photo ops, giveaways and more. Concession style food and drink will be available for purchase. Space is limited and registration is mandatory, so reserve your spot now before we are sold out! Walk up guests will be based on capacity limitations. Football game tickets sold separately.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023
Time: 2.5 hours prior to kickoff
Location: Koenig Alumni Center
Free
Homecoming Football Game
Cheer on the Buffs as they take on the Oregon State Beavers! All tickets to the Homecoming game are sold out, but check out our official resale partner SeatGeek for limited ticket access.
Date: Saturday, Nov. 4
Kickoff: TBD
Location: Folsom Field
Cost: Varies
