University of Idaho Homecoming
Homecoming Dates: Oct. 8-14, 2023
Theme: Idaho Homecoming — There’s no place like Moscow
Make the trip to Moscow for University of Idaho Homecoming. The week is full of the traditional events you love plus a few new experiences. No matter where you’re traveling from, plan to arrive by Friday evening to attend Vandal Rally. This free family-friendly event features live entertainment, food and beverages and is the perfect spot to welcome the student Serpentine and watch the bonfire activities.
Prior to Homecoming Week
Tuesday, Sept. 19 — All Day MOD Fundraiser
Make sure you show the flyer when you buy a pizza for homecoming.
Tuesday, Sept. 26 — ASUI Blood Drive
TLC Lounge.
Tuesday, Oct. 3 — ASUI Blood Drive
TLC Lounge.
1 p.m. Saturday Oct. 7 — Most Vandalized Fan
Memorial Gym.
Show your team’s Vandal Pride! This year’s most vandalized fan will take place at a Volleyball game. Bring your whole team and cheer Vandal Volleyball on to victory.
Sunday, Oct. 8
5 p.m. — Kick-off and announcement of Royalty Candidates
Tower Lawn
This year's kick-off event is going to be a field day located on the Tower Lawn. Games and activities will include the 2022 new tradition of water pong, cornhole, tug-o-war and many more.
5 p.m. — Photo Challenge
Campus-Wide
The Photo Challenge is put together on Goose Chase by the committee and can be worked on throughout the week. Photos can include historical buildings around the University and photos/videos of the teams' completing challenges.
Monday, Oct. 9
2-5 p.m. — “Vandalize” Moscow
Business Window Painting — Main Street Moscow.
Are you creative? Do you love this year’s theme? Now is the time to collaborate as a team and come up with the best window decorating to get top points. Have fun with other teams as we get Moscow downtown businesses in the spirit of Homecoming 2023.
2-5 p.m. — Hygiene Drive Information Distribution
Pick up door hangers during window painting at Friendship Square.
Vandals helping Vandals and the Moscow community each year for the Homecoming Hygiene Drive. Meet your team at Friendship Square to disperse explanations of the hygiene drive and bags to drop off in the Moscow community. Don’t worry, your team will pick up the full bags later in the week.
(Door hangers and bags distributed through Moscow — promote early!)
Tuesday, Oct. 10
9 a.m. — “Vandalize” Campus
Campus Decoration Judging — various campus locations.
Faculty and staff have spirit too! The Homecoming spirit takes over campus each year. Did you ask your professor how they celebrate Homecoming? Check out your Dean of Students Office, the Admissions Office, or the Student Involvement’s Office — they have all won top spot for decorating their office space in the past.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Annual Blood Drive
TLC Lounge.
69 years of Vandals saving lives. Sign up for a spot so you don’t have to wait. They even give you a cookie once you are done.
Wednesday, Oct. 11
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Annual Blood Drive
TLC Lounge.
69 years of Vandals saving lives. Sign up for a spot so you don’t have to wait. They even give you a cookie once you are done.
Noon — Faculty/Staff Alumni Luncheon
Pitman Center International Ballroom.
Moscow is home to many employees who graduated from University of Idaho and continue to work there. Each year we celebrate those employees and say thank you for the work they do!
7 p.m. — Vandal Jingles
Tower Lawn
Calling all actors, singers and directors! Vandal Jingles are skits to promote Vandal Pride, the Homecoming theme and to just have fun.
Thursday, Oct. 12
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Annual Blood Drive
TLC Lounge.
69 years of Vandals saving lives. Sign up for a spot so you don’t have to wait. They even give you a cookie once you are done.
5 p.m. — Hygiene Drive Pick-up
Drop off at VandalStore.
Remember all those houses you dropped the bags and instructions off on Monday? It’s now time for you and your team to revisit those homes and collect any items they donated.
Friday, Oct. 13
1 p.m. — “Vandalize” Campus
Living Group/College Decoration Judging — various campus locations
Homecoming and Vandal spirit takes over campus each year. Show us yours! Decorate your Greek Houses, Residence Halls, Student Spaces, Colleges and everywhere in between!
3:30-7:30 p.m. — Tap the Keg Brewfest
Dan O'Brien Track and Field Complex
Join local and Pacific Northwest Breweries to support University of Idaho Alumni Association. Get tickets.
4 p.m. — Vandal Hockey vs. Gonzaga
Palouse Ice Rink
Watch Vandal Hockey at the new Palouse Ice Rink in Moscow during Homecoming week as they play against Gonzaga!
6 p.m. — Brett Young Concert With Special Guests Jake Scott and Griffen Palmer
ICCU Arena
Squeeze in some country music between beers and the bonfire. Get info and tickets.
8 p.m. — Serpentine
Led by the Sound of Idaho Marching Band, snaking along Old Greek and New Greek Row, the Vandal Store, along Sixth Street, through the residence halls and up to the Kibbie Dome parking lot. Gather outside living groups on campus and join in!
8:30 p.m. — Vandal Rally
Kibbie Dome Parking Lot
Meet in the Kibbie Dome Lot to hear hype speeches from our awesome coaches and President Scott Green. Get hype for the homecoming game with the rest of the U of I community.
9 p.m. — Homecoming Fireworks and Drone Show
Kibbie Dome Parking Lot
Watch the Homecoming Fireworks and Drone Show from the Kibbie Dome lot as we prepare for the homecoming game!
Saturday, Oct. 14
9 a.m. - noon — Moscow Firefighters Annual Pancake Feed and Safety Fair
Moscow Fire Station — 603 South Main Street
Support your all-volunteer Fire and EMS department. Many of your volunteer first responders are current students at the University of Idaho!
10 a.m. — Baby Goat Yoga
SRC Lawn
Enjoy some relaxing and fun yoga with baby goats on the SRC lawn before the parade and the big game. This free event will be first-come, first-serve, so come early to reserve your spot on the lawn. Wear comfortable clothing to be outside for 1 hour. There’s a chance that a goat will nibble at your clothing/hair, so prepare accordingly.
10 a.m. — Parade Check-In
Rants & Raves Parking Lot — North Moscow
Noon — Future Vandals Parade (Check-in for Future Vandals Friendship Square ~ 11)
Main Street/Downtown Moscow
12:30 p.m. — Annual Best Western Plus University Inn Homecoming Parade
Main Street/Downtown Moscow
Watch the Annual Best Western Plus University Inn Homecoming Parade in Downtown Moscow before the game begins! Kibbie Dome parking lot will open immediately following the Homecoming parade. Vandal Village will open at 4:30 p.m. for all your tailgate needs
Post-Parade Living Group Open Houses — Alumni Welcome!
Various campus locations
4 p.m. — Vandal Hockey vs Gonzaga
Palouse Ice Rink
Watch Vandal Hockey at the new Palouse Ice Rink in Moscow during Homecoming week as they play against Gonzaga!
5:30 p.m. — Alumni Band (TBD)
ICCU Arena Pavilion
Live Music w/ ASUI and Vandal Entertainment during Homecoming Tailgating. Join the fun!
7:30 p.m. — Vandal Football
Kibbie Dome
Cheer on the Vandals to a Homecoming Victory over Montana!