What one thing unites campus, community, and over 100 years of Jackrabbits? Say it loud: Hobo Day! The 2021 Hobo Day Committee invites you to help us celebrate our homecoming tradition on October 23.
Adventure Awaits
Hobo Week 2021 begins Monday, October 18, building excitement leading up to Hobo Day, on Saturday, October 23. Check out our schedule below to celebrate campus traditions and create new ones for years to come.
Thursday, October 14 – Hobo Gear Prep Night
Market | 5 p.m. – Looking to add to your Hobo garb collection? Find the perfect outfits through a selection offered by local Brookings businesses.
Monday, October 18 – 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, October 19 – Bum Fire
Backyard (North of Sanford Jackrabbit Athletic Complex) | 9 p.m. – Keep warm by the fire with your fellow friends, following UPC's Jacks Got Talent.
Wednesday, October 20 – Bum Over
Volstorff Ballroom | 7:30 p.m. – Build your own hobo shanties from cardboard and share Hobo spirit! Bring your own supplies to make your creation unique.
Thursday, October 21 – Service Event
Sylvan Green | 5:30 p.m. – Details on this to come.
Friday, October 22 – Rally at the Rails
Downtown Brookings | 5 p.m. – Games, food trucks, vendors and more will be at the rally. See performances from the Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band, the Bum Band and SDSU Spirit Squads.
Saturday, October 23 – Hobo Day
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!
Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium | 2 p.m. – Football – South Dakota State University Jackrabbits vs. University of Northern Iowa Panthers
Volstorff Ballroom | 7 p.m. – Hobo Night Live – Play games, win prizes, attend a comedy show (8:30 p.m. start time) and more.
For more details on these events and to learn about the history of Hobo Day, view the Hobo Day Experience.
Rooted at the Rails
Hobo Day 2020 Video
Hobo Day, the annual homecoming celebration at South Dakota State University, looked different this past fall, but the spirit lives on. Relive your favorite memories of Hobo Day celebrations gone by as you watch a video addressing the 108th year of Hobo Day.
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