What one thing unites campus, community and over 100 years of Jackrabbits? Say it loud: Hobo Day! The 2024 Hobo Day Committee invites you to join in celebrating our beloved homecoming tradition on October 12, 2024.
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Hobo Week 2024 begins Monday, Oct. 7, building excitement leading up to Hobo Day, on Saturday, Oct. 12. Check out our schedule below to celebrate campus traditions and create new ones for years to come.
Hobo Day 2024 Events
Thursday, Sept. 12 – One Month Club Kickoff
Market Stage | 8 a.m. – Join one of ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ's longest and hairiest traditions! Bury the razor and pledge to not shave for one month.
Monday, Oct. 7 – Bum-A-Meal
Volstorff Ballroom | 5 p.m. – Students can sign up to "bum a meal" from a generous host home in Brookings, then wander out into the town to enjoy this truly unique Hobo Week experience.
Tuesday, Oct. 8 – Jacks Got Talent and Bum-Over
Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center | 6 p.m. – Watch ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ students perform their talents in the homecoming week talent show! For more information visit or .
Volstorff Ballroom | 7 p.m. – Build your own hobo shanties from cardboard and share Hobo spirit! Bring your own supplies to make your creation unique.
Wednesday, Oct. 9 – Rally at the Rails
Downtown Brookings | 5 p.m. – Games, food trucks, entertainment, vendors and more will be at the rally!
Thursday, Oct. 10 – BumFire and UPC’s Mulligan Stew
Backyard (North of Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex) | 8 p.m. - Keep warm by the fire with your fellow friends! Come for music, yard games and hobo spirit!
Friday, Oct. 11 – UPC's Grocery Bingo
University Student Union Market Stage | 6 p.m. – Join UPC for a chance to load up on all the snacks for your Hobo Day!
Saturday, Oct. 12 – Hobo Day
Hobo Day Parade | Medary Avenue - Downtown Brookings | 9:30 a.m. – View the Hobo Day parade along its designated route. See creative floats made by student organizations and Brookings locals. Catch performances from the Pride of the Dakotas Marching band and several other local high school bands. This is a parade, you don't want to miss!
Football Game | Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium | 2 p.m. – Football – South Dakota State University Jackrabbits vs. Youngstown State.
Hobo Night Live | Volstorff Ballroom, University Student Union | 7:30 p.m. to midnight – Hobo Night Live – Play games, win prizes, attend live entertainment and more.
