Saturday, October 20 - Registration Closed!


9 - 11 a.m.	Carillon Concert and Open House
	Holcomb Gardens FREE Join in concluding the Carillon's 50th Anniversary year. Meet University carillonneur, William Engle, at the carillon room for a concert of arrangements, anecdotes or requests. For more information contact William Engle at (317) 695-2926 or wengle@butler.edu.
9:30 a.m. & 11 a.m.	Behind the Scenes at Hinkle Fieldhouse
	Hinkle Fieldhouse FREE Go behind the scenes of this Butler treasure to see areas of Hinkle many never get to see. Tour space is limited. Registration required and event may sell out before registration deadline.
10 a.m.	Butler's Biggest Tailgate
	Hinkle Fieldhouse Lot Join the fun at Butler's Biggest Tailgate. Fans have several tailgating options. Option one is a single car parking pass for $13 and includes a parking space for your vehicle and space for your tailgate. RV/Campers are welcome for a cost of $30. (price includes pass and shipping costs) Are you looking for the opportunity to tailgate in the best location on game day? Fans can also choose to be part of Bulldog Boulevard, a section of tents where fans can set-up their tailgate. A Bulldog Boulevard tailgate pass is $50 and includes rental of a 10'x 10' canopy tent, one Hinkle Fieldhouse parking space near Bulldog Boulevard, one 6 foot table, and a sign identifying your tent. Fans provide food, drinks, friends, and a great tailgating atmosphere. We are looking for true blue Butler fans that can bring energy and excitement to this game day tailgating experience. Finally, if you don't want to bring food and stay at your vehicle, Chick-fil-A will be selling dinner items from 4-6 p.m. Tailgating space is limited and reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis as the Hinkle lot typically sells out for Homecoming. Bulldog Boulevard tailgating is from 10 a.m. - until 10 p.m. or 1.5 hours after the game, whichever comes first. Please see Athletics' complete tailgating policy.
10 a.m. & 11 a.m.	Explore Butler Presentation - Office of Admission
	The Office of Admission invites alumni parents and prospective legacy students to attend an Explore Butler Presentation. Please join us for a light breakfast, admission information session and a tour of campus. Explore Butler visits on Homecoming will be available at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Please visit our website to register for this event: http://www.butler.edu/admission/visits/scheduling/. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admission at (888) 940-8100.
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.	Butler Creates: An Alumni Art Exhibit
	Clowes Memorial Hall FREE Artwork by Butler alumni hangs in the Clowes lobby. Stop by and admire the artistic talent of Butler alumni.
10 a.m.	Alumni Baseball Game and Tailgate
	Bulldog Park FREE
11 a.m.	Butler Couples Commitment Blessing
	Steps of the Carillon FREE Couples who met their significant others or have a Butler connection are encouraged to join us at the Carillon for a special blessing.
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.	Butler Homecoming Food Truck Festival
	Butler Way Drive (46th Street) New to Homecoming in 2012, alumni and fans can visit one of six food truck vendors including Byrne's Grilled Pizza, Der Pretzel Wagen, Groovy Guys Fries, Tacos without Borders, Scratch Street Food and The Flying Cupcake.
Noon - 2 p.m.	Meet Marcus, Butler's K-9 Police Officer
	Butler Way Mall FREE
Noon - 3 p.m.	College of Education
	Starbucks in Atherton Union FREE Stop by Starbucks for a meet and greet with COE faculty and staff. COE goodies will be available and the coffee is on us when you come by!
Noon - 4 p.m.	Blue II's Family Fun Fest
	Atherton Mall FREE Bring the entire family to enjoy Blue II's Family Fun Fest. Activities will entertain all ages and include face painting, bounce houses and train rides.
Noon - 6 p.m.	Engineering Dual Degree Program Tailgate
	Bulldog Boulevard in Hinkle Fieldhouse Lot If you're tailgating on your own or just want a place to hang out before the game, come by the EDDP tailgate tent. We'll be a gathering place for EDDP alumni before the game!
12:30 - 1:15 p.m.	Jordan College of the Arts presents Butler Jazz Ensemble
	Clowes Memorial Hall Lawn
12:45 - 1:45 p.m.	College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Continuing Education - Register Now!
	College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences building FREE; registration required For physicians, pharmacists and physician assistants who have personal smartphones, Ipads or similar devices be sure to attend "There's an app for that! Using smartphone applications to improve medication management." Visit www.butler.edu/pharmacy-pa/annual-ce for more information and to register.
1:30- 2 p.m.	Jordan College of the Arts presents Butler Chorale
	Clowes Memorial Hall Lawn
2 p.m.	Bulldog Beauty Contest presented by the Central Indiana Alumni Chapter and Ovid Butler Society
	Norris Plaza FREE A Homecoming favorite, Blue II and Trip host the 12^th annual contest. This is a must-attend event for all Bulldog fans! Visit www.butler.edu/homecoming for more information or to register your bulldog.
2-6 p.m.	Young Alumni Tailgate
	Bulldog Boulevard in Hinkle Fieldhouse Lot FREE
2 - 6 p.m.	Class of 2002 Tailgate
	Bulldog Boulevard in Hinkle Fieldhouse Lot Included in reunion package Be sure and join classmates inside Bulldog Boulevard at the Hinkle Fieldhouse parking lot for an afternoon of tailgating fun on Saturday. Stop by for a quick snack or stay and tailgate all day. Then, it's off to the Butler Bowl to cheer on our football team under the lights. Participants can bring their own tailgate coolers into the area.
3 p.m.	Butler Bulldogs Football Team Walk
	Walk will proceed from Lake Road to Hinkle Fieldhouse FREE Fans have the opportunity to cheer on the Butler football team as they leave their team meal and proceed to their locker room to get ready for the big game.
4 p.m.	Sigma Chi Chariot Race
	Along Hampton Drive FREE
4-6 p.m.	Black Alumni Association Tailgate
	Bulldog Boulevard in Hinkle Fieldhouse Lot FREE
4-6 p.m.	College of Business Tailgate
	Bulldog Boulevard in Hinkle Fieldhouse Lot FREE
4-6 p.m.	Student Affairs/Service Organization Alumni
	Bulldog Boulevard in Hinkle Fieldhouse Lot FREE
4-6:30 p.m.	Class of 1962 50th Reunion Celebration
	Health & Recreation Complex (HRC) Living Room $32 per person ($27 per person if you register by Sept. 17, 2012) Join classmates for your 50^th reunion celebration in the heart of the Homecoming festivities. Classmates will enjoy a reunion dinner with group photo and have the opportunity to share memories. Then, join classmates at the Butler Bowl to cheer on our football team under the lights! The HRC is conveniently located next to Hinkle Fieldhouse, so attendees may register for a tailgate parking pass for easy access to the event. Don't miss the chance to celebrate this important milestone with your class.
4:30 p.m.	Class of 1987 25th Reunion Celebration
	Bulldog Boulevard in Hikle Fieldhouse Lot $25 adult, $12 youth (ages 3-12) ($20 adult, $7 youth if you register by Sept. 17, 2012) Join the Class of 1987 for a special tailgate in Bulldog Boulevard inside the Hinkle Fieldhouse parking lot. Registrants will receive access to the 25^th reunion tailgate area at noon and enjoy a catered meal with non-alcoholic beverages prior to the game. Participants can bring their own tailgate coolers into the area. Don't miss the opportunity to catch up with old friends and celebrate this important reunion milestone!
5 p.m.	Homecoming Parade
	Along Hampton Drive and Sunset Avenue FREE Line the streets to watch the floats, marching band, cheerleaders, dance team and the Homecoming court candidates as they march down Hampton and Sunset Avenues to the Butler Bowl before the game.
5:45 p.m.	Butler University Marching Band Pre-Game Performance
	Butler Bowl FREE Alumni are invited to join the marching band for the pre-game show and to sit and play with the BUMB during the game. For schedule, music and information, please contact David McCullough at dmccullo@butler.edu. Joining the BUMB alumni listserv is a great way to stay in touch. For information on this event and others throughout the year, simply send an email to listmanager@listserv.butler.edu. Be sure the body of your message reads: subscribe band-alumni "your name." Please put your first and last names in quotations.
6 p.m.	Butler Bulldogs vs. Morehead State (football)
	Butler Bowl Advanced general admission tickets are $9 adults (ages 13+) and $5 children (ages 3-12). Advanced chairback tickets are $16 adults and children (ages 3-12). General admission tickets can be purchased at the event for $12 adults (ages 13+) and $8 for kids (ages 3-12) and chairbacks for $20 adults and children (ages 3-12). All youth two and under are FREE. No animals allowed in the Butler Bowl.

Denotes family-friendly event.