Gameday weekend events

Welcome Home for Game Day!

There’s nothing quite like a Cougar football Saturday in Pullman. Before the Cougs take on Arizona, kick off your game day at the Crimson & Gray Gathering at the Lewis Alumni Centre! Whether you’re a lifelong Cougar, proud parent, student, friend, family member, or visiting campus for the first time, come gather, celebrate, and get ready for kickoff. Enjoy music, photo opportunities, family friendly activities, free game day treats, Cougar traditions, and plenty of Crimson & Gray spirit!

• Music from DJ Maki• WSU prizes and swag• Photo booth with props• Free snacks and refreshments• Outdoor games and activities for all ages• Cougar Gold Cheese and Ol’ Crimson Coffee available for purchase• Explore the Lewis Alumni Centre and Cougar history• Connect with alumni, parents, fans, and friends

Saturday, September 26 | 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Lewis Alumni Centre, 1 Alumni Way, Pullman, WA 99164 • Just a 5 minute walk from Gesa Field!

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your Cougar spirit. No registration required. Stop by, say hello, and celebrate game day with the Cougar community before cheering on the Cougs against Arizona.

Go Cougs!

One of WSU’s oldest and most beloved traditions is waiting for you after the game!

Since 1892, the Victory Bell has been part of Cougar history. Following every home Cougar Football victory, fans are invited to the Lewis Alumni Centre to help continue the tradition by ringing the Victory Bell themselves.

Originally used to signal class changes on campus, the bell later became a symbol of Cougar football triumphs and today serves as a gathering point for fans celebrating a win. Stop by after the game, take your turn ringing the bell, snap a photo, and celebrate with fellow Cougs.

Please note: Victory Bell ringing takes places only after home Cougar football victories. The bell is available for fan ringing shortly after the game concludes and remains available for approximately 45 minutes, or until crowds have dispersed.

Cougs Pickleball Tournament!

Join us for a fun-filled day at the WSU Outdoor Tennis Courts, hosted by the WSU Tennis Team! Come out for an exciting mix of pickleball games, yoga, and plenty of Cougar spirit.

Whether you’re a pickleball pro or just looking to have a great time, everyone is welcome!

Best of all, 100% of the proceeds will support the WSU Women’s Tennis Program. Your participation helps support our student-athletes both on and off the court.

The Golden Hollow Fall Festival at Schmuck Park brings the community and visitors together to celebrate the end of Fall harvest on the Palouse with a pumpkins, beer garden, and a local vendor market. Gather in the park, get creative, and decorate a locally grown, giant pumpkin! Bring the family to enjoy story time and traditional outdoor games. Relax in the Autumn breeze with warm local eats and fall-inspired drinks.

Walk the Art Walk on Main Street and see local art work from the community and professionals on the Palouse. Find Colfax murals, the painted fish along the concrete river, and Codger Pole- the World’s tallest chainsaw carved, wooden sculpture.

Schmuck Park is located on the North end of Colfax on E 6th Street behind the Colfax City Pool.

Celebrate WSU Family Weekend and Ag Innovation Day with us!

Parade Line-Up Featuring:

• WSU Police & WSU ROTC
• WSU President & Butch T. Cougar
• CAHNRS Dean & Faculty Float
• CAHNRS Alumni Float
• Local & Regional Business Partners
• Antique & Modern Tractors
• FFA & 4-H Chapters
• Flag Bearing Horses

Parade lineup: Starting on the corner of NE Stadium Way and Ferdinand’s Lane

President’s Tailgate will take place following the CAHNRS Tractor Parade at the Vogel Tent from 3:00pm-5:00pm.

Join us for an FFA Smoker Cookout and a display of vintage and modern tractors!

WSU Athletics & The Student Entertainment Board Present: CougFest 2026Featuring Jake Worthington

With Lanie Gardner

Join WSU Athletics and the Student Entertainment Board for live music and good times as part of Cougar Football Weekend! The concert features rising country music star Jake Worthington, supported by Lanie Gardner! Come hang out on Rogers Field, listen to music, enjoy food, drinks, and more!

Event Details

Date: September 25, 2026

Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., Show starts at 7 p.m.

Location: Rogers Field, WSU Pullman Campus

Who: Join us for an exciting evening with Jake Worthington, featuring a special performance by Lanie Gardner.

Stripe Out Gesa!

Make mini golf part of your Family Weekend plans!

Take on two unique 18-hole courses filled with fun challenges and plenty of friendly competition. And for Family Weekend, we’re adding a few special challenges to the courses—can your family conquer them all?

• Play one round for $15 or grab the $25 all-day pass for unlimited access to both courses.

When you’re ready for a break, grab a bite from the snack bar, challenge the family to some yard games, and keep the fun going!

October 2nd-4th

Open 10:00 am–8:00 pm Each Day

No reservation required!

Looking for something indoors that the whole family can enjoy? Step into our simulators for a little friendly competition! Choose from soccer, football, Topgolf challenges, and 50+ golf courses—or mix it up and let everyone pick their favorite. All of this is just $55/hour for the whole group (we recommend 2-6 players per sim).

After your games, grab a bite from our snack bar, challenge the family to a yard game, or head outside for some mini golf. It’s an easy way to keep everyone entertained and make the most of your Family Weekend!

Prepayment is required for all simulator bookings this weekend. Reserve your simulator by calling 509-872-3092 or booking online, and we’ll contact you to arrange prepayment.

October 2nd-4thOpen 10:00 am–8:00 pmReservation and prepayment required! 

In just 90 minutes, you’ll roll, cut, sculpt, and texture a completely one-of-a-kind ceramic mug — no experience needed, just presence and a willingness to get a little clay under your fingernails. Add details that mean something. Make it funny. Make it beautiful. Make it yours. There’s not another  like it anywhere. Just like you guys.

Finished mugs are kiln-fired and glazed after the workshop, coming out food-safe, dishwasher-safe, and microwave-safe. Built to be used. Built to last. Built to hold something warm every single day.

✨ Everything Included

• All clay, tools, textures, and sculpting materials
• Slab roller and templates to shape your mug
• Professional kiln firing and dip-glazing
• Instructor guidance from start to finish
• A finished piece made to be used and loved for decades

Bring a canned food or pet food donation and each of you can make a second mug at no extra cost. One for you, one for them — a matching set that says everything a greeting card can’t. Pour into your community while you’re at it. That’s the Terracotta way.

Seats are limited. Book yours now — this is the part of the weekend that fills you back up.Contact

Terracotta Pullman

info@terracottapullman.com

(509) 418-0445

Visit terracottapullman.com

In just 90 minutes, you’ll roll, cut, sculpt, and texture a completely one-of-a-kind ceramic mug — no experience needed, just presence and a willingness to get a little clay under your fingernails. Add details that mean something. Make it funny. Make it beautiful. Make it yours. There’s not another  like it anywhere. Just like you guys.

Finished mugs are kiln-fired and glazed after the workshop, coming out food-safe, dishwasher-safe, and microwave-safe. Built to be used. Built to last. Built to hold something warm every single day.

✨ Everything Included

• All clay, tools, textures, and sculpting materials
• Slab roller and templates to shape your mug
• Professional kiln firing and dip-glazing
• Instructor guidance from start to finish
• A finished piece made to be used and loved for decades

Bring a canned food or pet food donation and each of you can make a second mug at no extra cost. One for you, one for them — a matching set that says everything a greeting card can’t. Pour into your community while you’re at it. That’s the Terracotta way.

Seats are limited. Book yours now — this is the part of the weekend that fills you back up.

In just 90 minutes, you’ll roll, cut, sculpt, and texture a completely one-of-a-kind ceramic mug — no experience needed, just presence and a willingness to get a little clay under your fingernails. Add details that mean something. Make it funny. Make it beautiful. Make it yours. There’s not another  like it anywhere. Just like you guys.

Finished mugs are kiln-fired and glazed after the workshop, coming out food-safe, dishwasher-safe, and microwave-safe. Built to be used. Built to last. Built to hold something warm every single day.

✨ Everything Included

• All clay, tools, textures, and sculpting materials
• Slab roller and templates to shape your mug
• Professional kiln firing and dip-glazing
• Instructor guidance from start to finish
• A finished piece made to be used and loved for decades

Bring a canned food or pet food donation and each of you can make a second mug at no extra cost. One for you, one for them — a matching set that says everything a greeting card can’t. Pour into your community while you’re at it. That’s the Terracotta way.

Seats are limited. Book yours now — this is the part of the weekend that fills you back up.

🎉Taste of WSU🎉

Eat. Sip. Dance. Celebrate. Go Cougs!

Get ready for a night where Cougar pride meets incredible food, unforgettable drinks, live entertainment, and a whole lot of crimson and gray spirit!

Taste of WSU is back and bigger than ever! This signature WSU celebration brings together alumni, students, friends, families, and Cougar fans for an evening designed to showcase the people, places, flavors, and traditions that make Washington State University so special.

Come hungry. Come thirsty. Come ready to Coug it up!

🍴 A Culinary Celebration of WSU

Take your taste buds on a tour of the Coug experience with a mouthwatering lineup of WSU-inspired dishes and perfectly paired beverages.

From campus favorites to Palouse-inspired creations, every bite and sip tells a story. Sample creative pairings featuring Cougar Gold, WSU-grown ingredients, local wines, craft beverages, and flavors inspired by the traditions we love.

Your tasting experience includes five food tastings and five beverage tastings, with additional food and drink tickets available for purchase throughout the evening.

Contact

Sarah Laird

sarah.laird@wsu.edu

https://www.alumni.wsu.edu/tasteofwsu2026

Register Now!

World-class mountain climbers and WSU alumni John Roskelley and Chris Kopczynski have climbed some of earth’s highest and hardest peaks, notching several first ascents. They recently donated an exceptional collection of mountaineering books to the WSU Libraries. A new exhibit, “From Peak to Page,” traces the history of mountaineering using rare books from the collection. The pair will talk about and show photos from their mountaineering adventures, followed by a book-signing and reception with light refreshments. The event takes place in the atrium at Terrell Library – 140 Glenn Terrell Mall, Pullman, WA 99164. The exhibit portion will be on display at Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections, adjacent to the atrium. The library is next door to the CUB.

Get ready for a Feast you won’t forget!

The Feast is one of WSU’s most anticipated and unforgettable experiences—where Cougar pride, incredible cuisine, award-winning wines, art, music, and unforgettable memories come together for one extraordinary evening. It’s more than dinner… it’s a celebration of everything that makes being a Coug so special!

These exclusive culinary experiences are a collaboration between the Washington State University Alumni Association and its Wine-By-Cougars wine club, the Hospitality Business Management program at the Carson College of Business, the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, and the Washington State University School of Music.

• 6:00 p.m. Reception held at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

• 7:00 p.m. – Dinner Seating held at Marriott Hospitality Teaching Center in Todd Hall

Join us Friday night before the Cougs take on the Arizona Wildcats for a one-of-a-kind Cougar celebration!

Featured Winery

Tsillan Cellars – The newest member of the Cougar Collectors’ series wine, Cougar XIII.