Fans at the Beaver Pride Tailgate on Saturday, Sept. 28, at Diamond Point Park. (Stella Dolan / Bemidji State)
By BSU Alumni & Foundation
Published 4:18 pm on September 22, 2025
Bemidji State University's Homecoming festivities are coming back in a big way, and they're coming back soon!
We're just seven days out from the start of our Homecoming week on Sept. 29-Oct. 5, and there are plenty of ways to get involved.
Of course, we’ll have our most popular events, like Beaver Football hosting Northern State on Oct. 4 and the Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert on Oct. 5. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
Whether you visit campus every year or you haven’t been back since graduation day, Homecoming is the perfect reunion for alumni and friends of all kinds. Here's a look on how you can get a taste of the action.
Events to attend
| Event | Date | Time | Location | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For the North Block Party | Thursday, Oct. 2 | 3-6 p.m. | Memorial Hall lawn | Free |
| Honors Gala | Friday, Oct. 3 | 5:30 p.m. | Sanford Center Ballroom | $100/person |
| Game Day Experience | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Decker Hall lawn | Free |
| Beaver Pride Tailgate | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Diamond Point Park | Free |
| Downtown Street Dance | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. | Downtown Bemidji | n/a |
| Carl O. Thompson Memorial Concert | Sunday, Oct. 5 | 3 p.m. | Bangsberg Fine Arts Complex | $10/person |
Other ways to get involved
| Event | Date | Time | Location | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSU Spirit Window Decorating Contest | All Week Long | n/a | All over Bemidji | Free |
| Dam Builders Club Volunteer Lunch | Monday, Sept. 29 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | David Park House | Free |
| Day of Service | Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 12-2 p.m. | Crying Wolf Room, lower Hobson | Free |
| Day of Service | Wednesday, Oct. 1 | 12-2 p.m. | Crying Wolf Room, lower Hobson | Free |
Sporting events
| Team | Opponent | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Volleyball | Minot State | Friday, Oct. 3 | 4 p.m. | BSU Gymnasium |
| Beaver Soccer | U-Mary | Friday, Oct. 3 | 6 p.m. | Chet Anderson Stadium |
| Beaver Women's Hockey | Robert Morris | Friday, Oct. 3 | 6:02 p.m. | Sanford Center |
| Beaver Volleyball | U-Mary | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 11 a.m. | BSU Gymnasium |
| Beaver Football | Northern State | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 1 p.m. | Chet Anderson Stadium |
| Beaver Women's Hockey | Robert Morris | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 3:02 p.m. | Sanford Center |
| Beaver Soccer | Minot State | Sunday, Oct. 5 | 1 p.m. | Chet Anderson Stadium |
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