NMU Homecoming
Join us as NMU celebrates a Homecoming like no other! This year's theme is "Homecoming in the Stars" and will be held Sunday, September 13 - Saturday, September 19.
The Special Events Committee (SEC) has curated a series of student-led Homecoming activities, in collaboration with other student organizations and departments, to make this celebration truly memorable. Below is a timeline of the exciting events you can look forward to:
2026 Student Activities
Dead River Games
Sunday, September 13
1 p.m. | Tourist ParkOne of our longest-standing homecoming traditions! Student teams will go head-to-head in a series of exciting relay races, competing to be crowned #1. Whether you're racing or cheering from the sidelines, this event is filled with energy and school spirit!
Hosted by the Special Events Committee
Pre-Parade Party
Thursday, September 17
4 p.m. | Behind the DomeThis event provides valuable time for competing student groups to decorate their golf cart floats for the parade. Students enjoy pizza and music while they get creative!
Hosted by Special Events Committee
Parade
Friday, September 18
5:30 p.m. | Third StreetCome watch as our campus community showcases their campus pride through creative float displays. Enjoy candy, music, and an exciting float competition!
Parade Route: Starts on Fair Avenue (in front of the Berry Events Center) heading towards Third Street. It goes up Third, turns left on Hewitt, goes down Front Street...
Tailgate
Saturday, September 19
11 a.m. | Behind the DomeThis is your chance to hang out with the NMU campus community and kick off the Homecoming Football game vs Davenport! There will be FREE food, refreshments, bounce houses, yard games and music!
Hosted by the Homecoming Committee
NMU Football vs. Davenport University
Saturday, September 19
1 p.m. | Superior DomeThe NMU Football game will be the grand finale of Homecoming week featuring the marching band. This is an event you won't want to miss!
Hosted by Athletics
The Wildcat Farmer's Market
Tuesday, September 22
3 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Northern Center Lot 1Come enjoy student art, food, flowers, live music, and a chance to see the Wildpups at The Wildcat Farmer's Market. Returning for it's third year, student vendors and more come together for a fun-filled market on campus.
Hosted by ASNMU
More Information!
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All student event details and registration information for competing student groups are available on The Hub NMU, under Events and tagged Homecoming 2026.
Special Events Committee
The Special Events Committee (SEC) works hard to bring NMU students fun, exciting, and FREE campus-wide events. We are always looking for motivated and enthusiastic students to become members of our student organization. If you are interested in learning more, contact us at sec@nmu.edu. If you are ready to join the committee, click here.
Follow the Special Events Committee (SEC) on Instagram for the latest updates and information on Homecoming and other events!
Community Activities
Homecoming Parade
Friday, September 18 | 5:30 p.m. | Third Street
Parade Route: The parade floats will line up in the parking lot behind the Superior Dome (lot 56) and along Pine Street. The parade begins on Fair Ave. in front of the Berry Events Center and will proceed up Third Street. Floats will then turn left on Hewitt Street and make another left onto Front Street going back to the Superior Dome.
Tailgate
Saturday, September 19 | 11 a.m. | Behind the Superior Dome
NMU Football vs. Davenport University
Saturday, September 19 | 1 p.m. | Superior Dome
Tickets
The Wildcat Farmer's Market
Tuesday, September 22 | 3-7 p.m. | Northern Center Lot 1
Come enjoy live music, art, vendors and more at The Wildcat Farmer's Market. Returning for it's third year, small business, student vendors and more come together for a fun filled market on campus.