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Homecoming Food Truck Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nLocation: Brown Family Amphitheater<\/em><\/p>\nMonday, October 13th from 5-8 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\nTo launch Homecoming week, the Homecoming Steering Committee is partnering with Spirit + Traditions to bring you the Homecoming Food Truck Festival. Come enjoy dinner from a variety of food trucks while soaking in live music, giveaways, and plenty of fun activities. This event welcomes students, faculty and staff, alumni, and the entire Muncie community!<\/p>\n
Homecoming Movie Night<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nLocation: Pruis Hall<\/em><\/p>\nMonday, October 14th at 7:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\nJoin us for a special screening of Disney Pixar\u2019s Cars<\/em>, featuring Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater on the big screen! Enjoy themed refreshments, soak up the Homecoming spirit, and unwind with friends. This free event is open to students, alumni, faculty and staff, and the entire Muncie community.<\/p>\nBlood Drive\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\nLocation: Pruis Hall Main Lobby<\/em><\/p>\nWednesday, October 15th from 10 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\nSign up today to make a difference by donating blood through the Versiti Blood Center of Indiana.<\/p>\n
Air Jam & Royalty Coronation<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nLocation: Emens Auditorium<\/em><\/p>\nThursday, October 16th at 7:30pm<\/em><\/p>\nGoing strong since 1987, Air Jam is Ball State\u2019s most popular Homecoming event! Come watch student organizations dance and compete in the annual lip-sync competition. You can purchase your tickets in advance to ensure you get a seat for this incredible event. Purchase your tickets online or purchase at the Emens box office starting October 1st.<\/p>\n
Bed Race<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nLocation: Riverside Avenue<\/em><\/p>\nFriday, October 17th at 12 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\nIt\u2019s time again for one of Homecoming\u2019s most exciting traditions since 1980! Each Bed Race team consists of five people \u2013 four pushing the bed, and one riding on it. Teams will compete against the clock, two teams at a time, on a 100-yard course. Come and cheer the teams on with us!<\/p>\n
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Chase Charlie 5k<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nLocation: Begins at City Hall downtown & Ends at Emens Auditorium on Riverside Avenue<\/em><\/p>\nSaturday, October 18th at 8:45 a.m.<\/em><\/p>\nBall State will once again be joining forces with Chase Charlie, which will see its 5K take place on Homecoming morning. Enjoy this exciting atmosphere as you run through campus along the parade route. The finish line is next to Emens Auditorium on Riverside Avenue, so make plans to stay and watch the Homecoming parade after you are finished.<\/p>\n
Homecoming Parade<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nLocation: Downtown Muncie & Ball State Campus<\/em><\/p>\nSaturday, October 18th at 9:00 a.m.<\/em><\/p>\nThe Homecoming Parade has been one of Ball State\u2019s greatest traditions since it began in 1939. University organizations and Muncie community businesses and groups enter floats, cars, bands, and even horses to show off their Cardinal Pride! Come and see all that Ball State University and the Muncie community has to offer.<\/p>\n
Alumni Parade Viewing Party<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\nLocation: Corner of University and McKinley Avenue<\/em><\/p>\nSaturday, October 18th at 9:00am<\/em><\/p>\nJoin us in one of the best locations to watch the Homecoming parade! Email homecoming@bsu.edu to register. Complimentary refreshments will be available, as well as many door prize giveaways!<\/p>\n
CharlieTown Tailgate<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\nLocation: Alumni Center Outside Area<\/em><\/p>\nSaturday, October 18th from 1:30 \u2013 3:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\nRev up with your fellow Cardinals and gather outside the Alumni Center to celebrate Ball State Homecoming at CharlieTown!! Join us for fun, food, excitement, and a lot of Cardinal Spirit!<\/p>\n
Homecoming Football Game<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
Monday, October 13th from 5-8 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n To launch Homecoming week, the Homecoming Steering Committee is partnering with Spirit + Traditions to bring you the Homecoming Food Truck Festival. Come enjoy dinner from a variety of food trucks while soaking in live music, giveaways, and plenty of fun activities. This event welcomes students, faculty and staff, alumni, and the entire Muncie community!<\/p>\n Location: Pruis Hall<\/em><\/p>\n Monday, October 14th at 7:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n Join us for a special screening of Disney Pixar\u2019s Cars<\/em>, featuring Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater on the big screen! Enjoy themed refreshments, soak up the Homecoming spirit, and unwind with friends. This free event is open to students, alumni, faculty and staff, and the entire Muncie community.<\/p>\n Location: Pruis Hall Main Lobby<\/em><\/p>\n Wednesday, October 15th from 10 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n Sign up today to make a difference by donating blood through the Versiti Blood Center of Indiana.<\/p>\n Location: Emens Auditorium<\/em><\/p>\n Thursday, October 16th at 7:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n Going strong since 1987, Air Jam is Ball State\u2019s most popular Homecoming event! Come watch student organizations dance and compete in the annual lip-sync competition. You can purchase your tickets in advance to ensure you get a seat for this incredible event. Purchase your tickets online or purchase at the Emens box office starting October 1st.<\/p>\n Location: Riverside Avenue<\/em><\/p>\n Friday, October 17th at 12 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n It\u2019s time again for one of Homecoming\u2019s most exciting traditions since 1980! Each Bed Race team consists of five people \u2013 four pushing the bed, and one riding on it. Teams will compete against the clock, two teams at a time, on a 100-yard course. Come and cheer the teams on with us!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Location: Begins at City Hall downtown & Ends at Emens Auditorium on Riverside Avenue<\/em><\/p>\n Saturday, October 18th at 8:45 a.m.<\/em><\/p>\n Ball State will once again be joining forces with Chase Charlie, which will see its 5K take place on Homecoming morning. Enjoy this exciting atmosphere as you run through campus along the parade route. The finish line is next to Emens Auditorium on Riverside Avenue, so make plans to stay and watch the Homecoming parade after you are finished.<\/p>\n Location: Downtown Muncie & Ball State Campus<\/em><\/p>\n Saturday, October 18th at 9:00 a.m.<\/em><\/p>\n The Homecoming Parade has been one of Ball State\u2019s greatest traditions since it began in 1939. University organizations and Muncie community businesses and groups enter floats, cars, bands, and even horses to show off their Cardinal Pride! Come and see all that Ball State University and the Muncie community has to offer.<\/p>\n Location: Corner of University and McKinley Avenue<\/em><\/p>\n Saturday, October 18th at 9:00am<\/em><\/p>\n Join us in one of the best locations to watch the Homecoming parade! Email homecoming@bsu.edu to register. Complimentary refreshments will be available, as well as many door prize giveaways!<\/p>\n Location: Alumni Center Outside Area<\/em><\/p>\n Saturday, October 18th from 1:30 \u2013 3:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n Rev up with your fellow Cardinals and gather outside the Alumni Center to celebrate Ball State Homecoming at CharlieTown!! Join us for fun, food, excitement, and a lot of Cardinal Spirit!<\/p>\nHomecoming Movie Night<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Blood Drive\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n
Air Jam & Royalty Coronation<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
Bed Race<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
HOMECOMING WEEKEND<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/p>\nChase Charlie 5k<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
Homecoming Parade<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
Alumni Parade Viewing Party<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
CharlieTown Tailgate<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
Homecoming Football Game<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n
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