Husker Spirit Office Decorating Contest
ENTRIES DUE: TBA
JUDGING: TBA
![Cornchella artwork](/sites/unl.edu.university-communication.homecoming/files/styles/4_3_720x540/public/media/image/Goosechase-Challenge-CARD-image.jpg?itok=ql_jtmTN)
Staff & Faculty Movement Challenge
Coming Soon![red shoes (image by mstudio | pexels]](/sites/unl.edu.university-communication.homecoming/files/styles/4_3_720x540/public/media/image/RedShoes-Movement-Challenge-img-by-mstudio-pexels.jpg?itok=uAWy9Xsz)
Blood Drive
FOUR DAYS | SEPT 30 – OCT 3, 2024
Signup opens 8 a.m. Sept 23
UNL's annual Homecoming Blood Drive is the state’s largest blood supplier each year – with more than 460 donors.
Details![Homecoming blood drive in the Nebraska Union. October 2022.](/sites/unl.edu.university-communication.homecoming/files/styles/4_3_720x540/public/media/image/220927_Blood%20Drive_001_cropped.jpg?itok=5fpUPuct)
Multicultural Homecoming Reception
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Coming Soon![Cornchella artwork](/sites/unl.edu.university-communication.homecoming/files/styles/4_3_720x540/public/media/image/Goosechase-Challenge-CARD-image.jpg?itok=ql_jtmTN)
Tour the Lawn Displays
OCTOBER 4, 2024 | AFTERNOON & EVENING
Marvel at the creative talents put forth by students to decorate the fraternity and sorority chapter houses along R Street, 16th Street, and Vine Street.
![Lawn display at Homecoming 2023. [photo by Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]](/sites/unl.edu.university-communication.homecoming/files/styles/4_3_720x540/public/media/image/231027_Yard%20Display_0047_cropped.jpg?itok=a-yp2nqn)
Husker Watch Party
SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 | GATES OPEN 10 a.m. | KICKOFF 11 a.m.
MEMORIAL STADIUM, ENTER AT GATE 24
Join hundreds of Husker fans inside Memorial Stadium to view the Husker Football game vs. Purdue live on the big screen.
Bring your family, friends, blankets, and lawn chairs to this FREE event - show your NCard at the gate for your group.
Details![Husker football fans sit on the field in Memorial Stadium during the Husker Watch Party in 2022.](/sites/unl.edu.university-communication.homecoming/files/styles/4_3_720x540/public/media/image/220827_Husker%20Watch%20Party032_cropped.jpg?itok=YBPVqXDW)
Cornstock Festival
OCTOBER 4, 2024 | 5 to 8 p.m.
MEMORIAL STADIUM'S EAST PLAZA
After the Homecoming Parade, continue the on-campus celebration with FREE roasted corn, carnival games, music, and more. Two finalists from Battle of the Bands will perform.
Coming Soon![Taylore DeMaro and Katie Black.](/sites/unl.edu.university-communication.homecoming/files/styles/4_3_720x540/public/media/image/220930_Homecoming%20Cornstock-FAC-STAFF-CARD_008.jpg?itok=htchkV_8)
Cornchella Swag and Merchandise
SALES START <TBD>
T-shirts and swag.
Coming Soon![Cornchella artwork](/sites/unl.edu.university-communication.homecoming/files/styles/4_3_720x540/public/media/image/Goosechase-Challenge-CARD-image.jpg?itok=ql_jtmTN)
Homecoming Ice Cream Social
OCTOBER 3, 2024 | 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
UNL DAIRY STORE
From enjoy a FREE SCOOP of ice cream. Try the the limited-edition Homecoming flavor Caramel Cornchella.
![Serving ice cream to a customer at the Dairy Store. Dairy Store photo shoot. December 2, 2016. Photo by Craig Chandler / University Communication.](/sites/unl.edu.university-communication.homecoming/files/styles/4_3_720x540/public/media/image/161202_Dairy_Store_017-CARD-cropped.jpg?itok=yXPndIDz)
Watch the Homecoming Parade
OCTOBER 4, 2024 | 6 p.m.
The annual procession of music, cheers, and Husker pride courses through the heart of City Campus – featuring the Cornhusker Marching Band; spirit-themed floats and golf carts; and the Homecoming Royalty Court.
Bring family, friends, and alumni.
Map of the Parade Route![Chancellor Bennett waves from the back of a convertible car to the cheering onlookers during the 2023 Homecoming Parade.](/sites/unl.edu.university-communication.homecoming/files/styles/4_3_720x540/public/media/image/ChancellorBennett-homecoming-parade-CARD-image.jpg?itok=4GHfndit)