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Family Weekend 2025

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September 26, 2025 – September 28, 2025
Family Weekend 2025 is one of EKU’s signature events celebrating our Colonel families! Join us September 26–28 for a fun-filled weekend featuring local Richmond events, campus traditions, and special time together on our beloved Campus Beautiful. This weekend is all about connecting, exploring, and celebrating EKU spirit as a family. Whether you’re cheering at a game, enjoying downtown Richmond, or simply soaking in the campus atmosphere, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

For additional questions, please contact us at ekufamily@eku.edu.

Family of the Year 2025 Nomination Form

Family Weekend 2025 Schedule

Explore Richmond
Friday, September 26 – Sunday, September 28
Take time to explore and enjoy Richmond during your Family Weekend visit! From local cuisine to outdoor recreation, and mini golf to museums, there is something for everyone! Information on lodging, dining, attractions, and shopping can be found here.

You can also download the Richmond KY App for up-to-date information and to enrich your visit!

Free Trivia Night
Friday September 26, 2025
Chenault Vineyards will be hosting a free trivia night. A fun-filled Friday night of brain-bending questions and friendly competition at our Free Trivia Night!

Form your team, bring your A-game, and get ready to test your knowledge across a variety of topics. The top teams will walk away with great prizes—so gather your crew and come out for a night of fun, prizes, and plenty of laughs!

Free entry, fantastic prizes, and a whole lot of fun!
Reserve your table today by texting us at 859-328-7773. See you Friday! More information here.

Most Exciting Night – EKU Men’s Basketball
Friday September 26, 2025

Join us for the EKU Men’s Basketball program’s annual “Most Exciting Night,” a special evening of celebration and support, on Friday, September 26th at the picturesque Chenault Vineyard.
 
As a vital fundraiser for the team, this event directly benefits the program through the Colonel Club, with all proceeds going toward the success of EKU Basketball. The night promises delightful dining, refreshing drinks, and engaging entertainment, as you get the unique opportunity to meet and hear from the EKU coaching staff and players. All attendees will receive a souvenir gift.
 
Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with the evening’s festivities—including a silent auction, live auction, and more—beginning at 7:00 p.m
 
Tickets can be purchased here: http://bidpal.net/MostExcitingNight

Dreaming Creek Brewery’s Oktoberfest Celebration
Saturday, September 27, 2025, 2:00pm
Kentucky brewed German-style beers with Live Music from the following:

  • Kristin Riley
  • Hannah Mae
  • Harley Kelly
  • Erik Botsford

Event Details here.

Truck Pull at County Grounds
Friday, September 27 – Sunday, September 29
The Waco Fire Dept. Truck Pull at the County Fair grounds will be taking place the same weekend as EKU Family Weekend. Additional information can be found here.

Free Friday at the Student Recreation Center
Open Recreation at the SRC, 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Be our guest (for FREE) @ the Student Recreation Center to enjoy Basketball, Volleyball, Racquetball, Pickleball, Esports and more! Additional information can be found here!

Pool Time
Student Recreation Center, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
A splashing good time! Relax in the spa, get some laps in, or have a family game of pool volleyball in our Aquatic Center! Additional information can be found here!

Climb Time
Student Recreation Center, 12:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Join us at the SRC Climbing center and see if you can make it to the summit! Additional information can be found here!

EKU Challenge Course
EKU Challenge Course, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
If you would like the chance to go off the zip-line or have your breath taken away by our giant swing, come out to the Challenge Course. The Challenge Course is located behind the Stratton Building. We will have a shuttle running from the Student Recreation Center (SRC) starting at 1pm with the last shuttle leaving the SRC at 3:15pm. Directions and further details can be found here!

*If you would like to participate, please be at the course no later than 3:30pm.
*If you are under 18 years of age you will need a guardian to sign the waiver.
*You must wear appropriate clothing (preferably athletic wear) and shoes (close-toed w/laces).

Family Dinner
Case Kitchen, 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Kick-off your Family Weekend experience by enjoying dinner at Case Kitchen!
Our prices are $10.00+tax for Dinner (Mastercard & Visa only at Case Kitchen)

Free Guest Day at the Student Recreation Center
Open Recreation at the SRC, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Be our guest (for FREE) @ the Student Recreation Center to enjoy Basketball, Volleyball, Racquetball, Pickleball, and more! Additional information can be found here!

Family Weekend Brunch
Case Kitchen, 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Enjoy brunch on campus with your Colonel before departing.
($10+tax per guest, Mastercard & Visa only at Case Kitchen)

Colonel-Val
Alumni Coliseum Parking Lot, 2 -5:30 p.m.
Join us for a fun Colonel carnival, the signature event of Family Weekend, with your family and friends! EKU Colonel-Val includes a Super Fun Slide, Berry Go Round Ballistic Swings, carousel, mechanical bull, mini golf, games, giveaways, dancing, activities, free food and more! We can’t wait to see you there! Further details can be found here!

EKU Football vs. Nicholls State University
Roy Kidd Stadium, 6:00 p.m. kickoff
Excite your Colonel spirit cheering on our Colonels during our second home game of the year! The 2025 Family of the Year and Legacy Family of the Year will be recognized during the game. Price: Families of students can purchase tickets for just $10 in select sections, or receive $5 off any ticket priced $20 or higher by clicking here!
Please note: Current EKU students with a valid EKU I.D. get in free of charge.

Family Weekend Brunch
Case Kitchen, 10:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Enjoy brunch on campus with your Colonel before departing.
($10+tax per guest, Mastercard & Visa only at Case Kitchen)

Ailey II
EKU Center for the Arts, 6:00 p.m.
Additional information can be found here!

EKU Soccer vs. North Alabama
EKU Soccer Complex, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Join us prior to the football game as we recognize out Soccer Seniors. EKU Women’s Soccer take on North Alabama! Free Admission!

Parking Information

There are three parking lot options for visiting guests to park in for the duration of Family Weekend. The main lot will be the Alumni Coliseum Parking Lot followed by the Brockton Lot (next to the parking garage) followed by the Commonwealth Employee Lot.

All of these parking options are marked on the parking map, if you have any questions, please call our office at 859-622-3855.