Schedule of Events
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Self-Guided Tours of Old Main
Our beloved Old Main will be undergoing a major renovation. Stop by and see it before the transformation begins.
1 p.m. - Historic Old Main
Performing Arts Hall of Fame Awards Program
Enjoy musical selections and join in honoring this year's Performing Arts Hall of Fame inductees: Jeff Jacobsen ('74), Tim Thueson ('78), and Greta (Anderson) Paschke ('85, '99) (posthumous). See honoree biographies.
2 p.m. - Classroom Building Auditorium
Pre-Awards Dinner Social
Socialize with this year's homecoming honorees. Everyone is welcome.
4 to 5:30 p.m. - Larson Alumni & Leadership Center
Homecoming Awards Dinner
Honor the 2023 Athletic and Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame inductees and Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Service Award recipients.
Athletic Hall of Fame inductees: 1998 softball team, 2001 baseball team, Dana (Wiseth) Dean ('03), and Rebecca (Hayden) Rue ('02).
Athletic Coaches Hall of Fame inductees: Jay Frydenlund ('84) and Dave Nelson ('81).
Distinguished Alumni Award recipient: Laurie (Thompson) Robinson Sammons ('74).
Distinguished Service Award recipient: Steve Bensen.
See honoree biographies.
6 p.m. - Campus Center Luckasen Room
Tickets must be purchased in advance by September 1. Purchase tickets.
Alumni & Friends Social
All Mayville State alumni and friends are invited to socialize and catch up!
8:30 to 11 p.m. - Mayville Golf Club
Saturday, September 16
Open House at the Larson Center and Grounds
See the historic alumni center and enjoy the beautiful and meaningful surrounding gardens.
8:30 a.m.
Self-Guided Tours of Old Main
9 a.m. - Historic Old Main
Ceremony of Remembrance
Honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
9:30 a.m. - Military Honor Garden on the grounds of the Larson Center
Hall of Fame on the 5s Reunion
Athletic Hall of Fame teams marking anniversaries in five-year increments since they played at Mayville State.
10 a.m. - "The Grove" Tailgating Area NW Jerome Berg Field
Parade
The parade will begin at the corner of Stan Dakken Drive and Third Ave. (near the Larson Alumni Center), go south on Third Ave. to Main Street, then turn east on Main Street, turn north on Fifth Ave., and end near Jerome Berg Field on the Mayville State campus. Those participating in the parade may begin lining up for the parade at 10 a.m. on Stan Dakken Drive, near the Central Receiving Building on campus. Please enter campus via Fifth Ave. to avoid the need to turn around to get into the parade line-up. If you have questions, please contact Stacy at stacy.buchl@mayvillestate.edu.
11 a.m. - Mayville
MSU Bookstore Open
Stop by the bookstore and pick up the newest Comets gear!
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - MSU Campus Center
Corn on the Cob & Hot Dog Feed/Pre-Game Festival
Don't miss out on Mayville State's corn feed! There will be inflatable games and face painting for kids, live music by "Kenny & the Classics," and fun for all!
Noon - Outside Jerome Berg Field
Homecoming Football Game - Mayville State vs. Waldorf University
Cheer the Comets to victory! Homecoming honorees will be recognized at half-time.
2 p.m. - Jerome Berg Field
Farmers Bowl Auction
Socializing and silent auction bidding begin at 5 p.m. Enjoy a delicious buffet meal! The excitement of the live auction will begin at 7 p.m.
5 p.m. - Socializing and silent auction bidding
7 p.m. - Live Auction begins
Purchase auction admission tickets.
See the auction details.
