Schedule of Events
Saturday, October 4, 2025
- 10:00 AM - Homecoming Parade | Water Street - 2nd Avenue to Sonnentag Center
- 11:00 AM - Blugold Fever Fest | Pregame activities, food trucks, Blugold marching band, and more at Carson Park
- 1:00 PM - UW-Eau Claire Blugolds Football Game | At Carson Park vs. UW-Stout
- 4:00 PM - Fifth Quarter (After the Game) | Music by Uncommon Denominator, Karl's Bar-B-Q Express food truck on-site at Carson Park
- 7:30 PM - I Love the 90s Concert at The Sonnentag Center | Performances from Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, Rob Base, and Young MC. Get your tickets here!
Photo: The Joynt
More Things to Do in Eau Claire
Raise a glass to the good ol' days
Kick off your Homecoming weekend with a round at the spots that defined your college nightlife. Revisit Ray’s Place, The Joynt, Dooley’s Pub, Mogie’s, The Mousetrap, Clancy’s, and The Plus — the Eau Claire classics where stories all began.
When you wake up Sunday morning, head back to Water Street for coffee and breakfast at Racy's & The Nucleus. And yes, it's still here! See what looks different and what has stayed the exact same since your college days!
Explore Eau Claire's brewery trail
Eau Claire’s craft beer scene has only gotten better with time. Stop by local favorites like Lazy Monk, The Brewing Projekt, and Modicum Brewing to enjoy thoughtfully brewed beers in welcoming, laid-back spaces. If you're up for it, make the trek to Chippewa Falls for a glass at Leinie Lodge!
Take a stroll through town
Sometimes the best way to reconnect with Eau Claire is on foot (or bike!). Wander along the riverfront trails and take in the views from iconic bridges like the Phoenix Park pedestrian bridge or the High Bridge. Explore the tree-lined paths of Owen Park, admire public art along the Eau Claire Sculpture Tour, and soak in the charm of historic neighborhoods and downtown streets.
See what's new since you graduated
Eau Claire’s grown up, too! Head over to The Yard Container Park in Altoona, a lively container park packed with live music, culturally rich food, and outdoor seating that feels like a festival every weekend. Downtown, you’ll find more to love than ever — boutique shopping, vibrant murals, a bustling farmers market, and the Pablo Center at the Confluence, a stunning performing arts venue showcasing everything from symphonies to spoken word. There’s plenty to explore beyond your old stomping grounds in Eau Claire!
Take a tour of the Sonnentag Center!
Take a peek inside Eau Claire’s newest major attraction—the Sonnentag Center! While you're back in town for Homecoming, don’t miss your chance to tour this stunning new facility that’s changing the game for Blugolds and the entire community. More details on tour times are coming soon, so stay tuned!
BONUS: I Love The 90's Tour - October 4, 2025 | Sonnentag Center
Get ready to relive the 90s! Join hip-hop and R&B legends—Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, Rob Base, and Young MC—for an unforgettable night of nostalgia. Expect iconic hits like “Ice Ice Baby,” “Funky Cold Medina,” “It Takes Two,” and “Bust a Move.” Get your tickets here and party like it's 1999 at UW-Eau Claire's new Sonnentag Center!