Maroon & Gold Day

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 9:30 AM until 5:45 PMCentral Standard Time UTC -06:00

Freed-Hardeman University
158 E Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
United States

Join us for Maroon & Gold Day on Saturday, November 7, 2026, and experience what it's like to be a Lion during Homecoming!

It’s homecoming weekend at FHU! Maroon & Gold Day will start with check-in and coffee from 9:30am - 9:50am in the Lobby of the Brown-Kopel Business Center. We'll kick off the day by hearing from a panel of current students and members of our faculty and staff before joining the rest of campus for Homecoming 2026 activities. You, and your guests, will be able to participate in your favorite Homecoming festivities throughout the afternoon. If this is your first time visiting with us, we will also have an optional campus tour departing from the Bucy Tower in the Commons at 12:30pm.

11-1:30pm Brunch in Jones Family Dining Hall (*meal ticket option)
11:30-1:00pm Lion Walk/FLOAT IT UP!
11:30 -1:00pm FHU Social Clubs & Admissions Tailgating
11:30am Chorale Homecoming Concert
12:30-1:15pm Optional Campus Tour
1:00pm Lady Lion Basketball vs. Bryan College
2:00pm Homecoming Court Coronation
3:00pm Lion Basketball vs. Bryan College
4:00pm Presentation of Hall of Fame Inductees
5:20pm Presentation of the Homecoming Spirit Competition Trophy and the Amy Glass Spirit Trophy
5-6:30pm Dinner in Jones Family Dining Hall (*meal ticket option)
5:30pm Spirit of '26 Tailgate and Fireworks Show

*Maroon & Gold Day registrants and guests will each receive a complimentary meal ticket good for brunch or dinner

Don't forget to stop by the Admissions tents during tailgating to get your Maroon & Gold Day t-shirt. Your Maroon & Gold Day lanyard/name badge will get you, and your guests, free admission into the Brewer Sports Center to watch the Lady Lion and Lion basketball games! Basketball games start at 1:00pm.

If basketball’s not your thing, the annual homecoming play, “Emma”, will also be playing on campus. Tickets may be purchased in advance at fhu.edu/tickets /.

Each high school or college age student will need to register separately for this Maroon & Gold Day event.

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