Oct. 23-24
Hobo Day Alumni Chapter

Hobo Day Committee Alumni Events

Time
1:00pm - 6:00pm
University Student Union
1421 Student Union Lane, Brookings, SD 57006
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Statue of Weary Will and Dirty Lil

Calling all Hobo Day Committee alumni!

Reconnect with fellow committee members, celebrate the spirit of Hobo Day, and take part in special Hobo Day Committee Alumni events during homecoming weekend. 

Friday, October 23
Annual Meeting and Bum Alum Social
The deadline to register for either Friday event is October 8.

Saturday, October 24
Hobo Day Parade and Football Game
No registration is needed. Check the event details for football ticket info.

Friday, Oct. 23 Events

*Registration is needed if you plan to attend either of the Friday events.

Annual Meeting

Join the Hobo Day Committee Alumni Chapter for its annual meeting. The meeting will include a recap of last year's activities, elections for new board members and officers, and a look ahead to future chapter activities.

Friday, October 23

1:00 – 2:30 p.m.

State Room (upper level) - University Student Union

1421 Student Union Lane, Brookings, SD

Guests may park in the pay lot on the east side of the University Student Union. A parking code for complimentary access to the lot will be emailed the week of the meeting to those who RSVP in advance.

A historic photo of a woman smiling in a yellow SDSU sweater, standing next to Weary Wil.

Bum Alum Social

Come one, come all to one of Hobo Day's most anticipated traditions, the annual Bum Alum Social! The evening begins with a social hour at 5:00 p.m., followed by a special program at 5:30 p.m. featuring:

  • Remarks from the 2026 Grand Pooba and Hobo Day Committee
  • Recognition of our Digs of the Decade (1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006, and 2016)
  • Presentation of the Hobo Spirit Award
  • Celebration of 50 years of Dirty Lil as part of the Hobo Day tradition

Tickets cost $25 per person. You must purchase a ticket to attend. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served at the event, and a cash bar will be available throughout the evening.

Friday, October 23

5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Hobo Day Gallery & Campanile Room - University Student Union

1421 Student Union Lane, Brookings, SD

Parking is available on the east or west side of the University Student Union. There is no fee or tickets for parking in any lot on campus after 4:00 PM on Friday, October 23.

Register for Friday, October 23 Events

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Saturday, Oct. 24 Events

*Registration is not needed for the Saturday events.

The Hobo Day committee walks down Medary Avenue during the parade with the Campanile in the background.

Hobo Day Parade

Take in the sights of the 2026 Hobo Day Parade with other bum alums! A section of bleachers will be available near the parade livestream platform, located near Pugsley Center (formerly Pugsley Union). Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. All alumni are welcome to walk through the parade with the Hobo Day Alumni Chapter entry in the parade. Feel free to hop into the parade from the section of Hobo Day Committee alumni bleachers!

Saturday, October 24

9:00 a.m. (Parade starts at 9:30 a.m.)

Near Pugsley Center

Across Medary Avenue from the SDSU Alumni & Foundation

No registration is needed for this event.

The Jackrabbit mascot stands on the football field, holding a Jackrabbit flag before kickoff.

Football Game: SDSU Jackrabbits vs Murray State

Join fellow Hobo Day Committee alumni to cheer on the Jacks as they take on the Murray State Racers! 

Saturday, October 24

2:00 p.m. kickoff

Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium

1396 Stadium Road, Brookings, SD

Purchase tickets on the GoJacks site or through SeatGeek, the official resale marketplace.

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