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title: Homecoming Weekend 2017 (September 22–24)
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# Homecoming Weekend 2017 (September 22–24)
Posted by [Andy Cunningham](https://blog.fitchburgstate.edu/author/andy-cunningham) on September 15, 2017 at 10:41 AM
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### Once a Falcon, always a Falcon
Enjoy food, football, and fireworks as we hold our 2017 Homecoming Weekend, Friday, September 22 through Sunday, September 24.
It’s two days to celebrate your Falcon pride, reconnect with old friends, and make new memories at what will always be your university.
The roster of events includes something for everyone: a performance by platinum-selling pop star Jesse McCartney, a Homecoming barbecue, bonfire and spirit rally, and the must-see Falcons football game against Bridgewater State on Saturday, September 23 at 2 PM at Elliot Field.
The game is open to the public. Admission is free for current students with a valid One Card, and free for alumni with an Alumni Membership Card.
Come sample the diverse offerings from a variety of food trucks while cheering on the Falcons on the gridiron. Those 21 and over can enjoy an adult beverage at the End Zone Club beginning at 1 PM. The End Zone Club is sponsored by Wachusett Brewing Company.
We’ll also be paying tribute to the Class of 1967 on the occasion of their 50th anniversary reunion.
Find a full calendar of events below.
### Friday, September 22, 2017
| Topic |
| --- |
| ***Falcon Fun Color Run Where: **Wallace Civic Center (Upper Civic) **When:*** *5:00pm* Cover yourself with green and gold and all the colors of the rainbow at the color run and walk, a unique race in which contestants are covered with powdered paint. [Register now!](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/falcon-fun-color-run-tickets-37394348503) |
| ***Alumni Association Awards Dinner and Ceremony Where:** Main Lounge, Hammond Hall (ticketed event) **When:*** *5:30pm* The Alumni Association will be honoring, with dinner and ceremony, graduates who have made a significant contribution in the areas of achievement, leadership, young alumni recognition, service and booster. Register by calling: 978.665.3025 |
| ***Homecoming BBQ Where: **Wallace Civic Center (Upper Civic) **When:*** *6:00pm* Dine with your fellow Falcons at this outdoor barbecue that will also feature a live DJ and games. |
| ***Class of 1967 50th Reunion and Meet & Greet Reception Where: **DoubleTree by Hilton in Leominster (ticketed event) **When:*** *6:00pm* [Register now!](https://support.fitchburgstate.edu/eventregistration) |
| ***Bonfire and Spirit Event Where: **Wallace Civic Center (Upper Civic)* ***When:*** *7:00pm* Get fired up for the weekend’s athletic contests at this event that will feature remarks from the Falcons’ athletic captains along with demonstrations by the Fitchburg State cheerleaders and the Dance Performance Team. |
| ***Fireworks*** ***Where: **Wallace Civic Center (Upper Civic)* ***When:*** *8:00pm* |
### Saturday, September 23, 2017
| Topic |
| --- |
| ***Gold Key Society Breakfast Where: **Main Lounge, Hammond Hall (ticketed event) **When:*** *9:30am* Our annual induction ceremony for those who graduated 50 (or more) years ago. [Register online](https://support.fitchburgstate.edu/eventregistration) or by calling: 978.665.4555 |
| ***Women's Soccer Game Where: **Elliot Field* ***When:*** *10:00am* Watch the Falcons take on the Worcester State Lancers. |
| ***Student-led Campus Tours*** ***Where: **Leaving from the steps of Thompson Hall (Quad side) **When:*** *11:30am* Witness the evolution of the Fitchburg State campus and its culture of innovative new programs and offerings. [Register online](https://support.fitchburgstate.edu/eventregistration) or by calling: 978.665.4555 |
| ***Homecoming Social Where: **Elliot Field **When:*** *1:00pm* Falcons of all ages unite at Elliot Field for an afternoon of football, food and drinks. Food trucks will be selling everything from hot dogs to BBQ to Chilean cuisine, and 10 campus clubs will be selling desserts. The first 500 visitors will receive free Falcons T-shirts. Guests ages 21+ may purchase adult beverages in The End Zone Club. |
| ***Football Game Where: **Elliot Field **When:*** *2:00pm* The Falcons meet the Bridgewater State Bears for the big game. |
| ***Criminal Justice Reunion *** ***Where: **Falcon Hub, Hammond Hall (ticketed event) **When:*** *5:00pm* [Register online](https://support.fitchburgstate.edu/eventregistration) or by calling: 978.665.4555 |
| ***Class of 1967 50th Reunion Dinner *** ***Where: **Main Lounge, Hammond Hall (ticketed event) **When:*** *5:30pm* [Register online](https://support.fitchburgstate.edu/eventregistration) or by calling: 978.665.4555 |
| ***Jesse McCartney Concert*** ***Where: **Recreation Center **When:*** *8:00pm* *Show is 17+, open to Fitchburg State students, faculty, staff, and alumni only.* The platinum-selling pop star and actor performs his biggest hits. Tickets are $10 for students, $20 for student guests, and $25 for faculty/staff and alumni. Meet and photo with Jesse $40 (limited availability; does not include concert ticket). Pros and icons open the show. Doors open at 7 p.m. *Sponsored by the Student Government Association and FAB.* [Buy tickets here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jesse-mccartney-tickets-36363048858) |
### Sunday, September 24, 2017
| Topic |
| --- |
| ***Class of 1967 50th Reunion Farewell Breakfast Where: **DoubleTree by Hilton in Leominster * |
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