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Homecoming 2026
Join us on campus at your Sweet Alma Home on October 23 & 24!
Registered participants will receive a 'Berg swag item, tickets to the football game, and access to all future Student Prince activities at Homecoming Central.
HOMECOMING SCHEDULE
Friday, October 23
FIELDHOUSE OPEN
Frann’s Fieldhouse | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
We’re proud to share our new Frann’s Fieldhouse, an exciting space for athletic, academic, and recreational use! Stop in to see our cutting-edge athletic facilities, classrooms, and collaborative spaces designed to support both learning and wellness.
FALL FRIDAY AT THE 'BERG: SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES & HOMECOMING
University Commons | 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
The School of Humanities offers an engaging education grounded in critical thinking, effective communication, and thoughtful service. Explore human expression, societal structures, and global perspectives through interdisciplinary study and real-world experiences. Complement your major with a minor to broaden your worldview and enhance grad school and career opportunities.
Learn more and register online.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE CONCERT
Ohl Concert Hall in Brenneman Music Hall | 7:00 PM
Join us for an evening of great music under the direction of Scott Kretzer as the Heidelberg Jazz Ensemble takes the stage!
Saturday, October 24
FRANN’S FIELDHOUSE OPEN
Frann’s Fieldhouse | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
We’re proud to share our new Frann’s Fieldhouse, an exciting space for athletic, academic, and recreational use! Stop in to see our cutting-edge athletic facilities, classrooms, and collaborative spaces designed to support both learning and wellness.
HOMECOMING CENTRAL
Saurwein Health and Wellness Center, Delt Lounge | 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Check in, get your ‘Berg swag for registering online, participate in activities for future Student Princes, and enjoy plenty of ’90s Rewind fun! Strike a pose at our photo backdrop and Polaroid photo ops, grab some fun ’90s props, make a friendship bracelet, and more. It’s the perfect place to kick off your Homecoming experience and make some memories along the way!
MINGLINGS BY MAJORS
Various locations throughout campus | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Reconnect with fellow graduates who shared your major and catch up with current faculty from your department! Whether you're looking to network, reminisce about late-night study sessions, or see how your program has evolved, this is the perfect spot to mingle with your academic community.
Note: The specific location for your major's gathering will be provided when you check in on Saturday at Homecoming Central.
ALUMNI BAND REHEARSAL
The "H's" Track at Hoernemann Stadium | Check-In opens at 9:00 AM
Alumni Band members will rehearse with the Heidelberg University Marching Band (HUMB) beginning at 9:45 a.m. Alumni Band members will then join HUMB for pregame, performing the Alma Mater and Star-Spangled Banner, and at halftime, when the combined band will perform 3–4 songs.
This year’s Homecoming theme is “Berg 90’s Rewind,” so the band will be bringing back some favorite tunes from the 1990s!
Alumni Band members are also welcome to join HUMB in the Homecoming Parade beginning at 11:00 a.m.
If you do not already have an Alumni Band T-shirt and would like to purchase one, shirts are $15 each. The deadline to order a T-shirt is Friday, October 16.
Music will be distributed via email. If you would prefer a paper copy, please contact Pat Page at ppage@heidelberg.edu or 419-448-2073.
SATURDAY ADMISSIONS VISIT DAY
University Commons | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Experience campus on your weekend! Join us for a guided campus tour, an interactive admissions info session, and a chance to get all of your questions answered.
Learn more and register online.
SENECA COUNTY HALLOWEEN PARADE
Washington Street, Downtown Tiffin | 10:00 AM
SIG ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEETING
Hoernemann Refectory Lower Dining Room |10:00 AM
HOMECOMING PARADE
Begins at Frann’s Fieldhouse | 11:00 AM
Cheer on the HU Marching Band and Student Orgs as they parade down Greenfield and Rebecca Streets! Follow the Marching Band to Frann’s Fieldhouse for the dedication of the new Farmen Footbridge
FARMEN FOOTBRIDGE DEDICATION
Farmen Footbridge at Frann’s Fieldhouse | 11:30 AM
Join us as we celebrate the dedication of the new Farmen Footbridge, creating a new connection between Heidelberg’s campus and the Tiffin community’s Rock Creek Trail while providing convenient access from Frann’s Fieldhouse to Frann’s Field and the ’Berg baseball diamond.
ALUMNI COUNCIL TENT AND VINTAGE GEAR SALE
Saurwein Health & Wellness Center Patio | 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Stop by to meet your Alumni Council representatives, grab some free ‘Berg swag, and shop the Vintage Gear Sale!
All proceeds from the Vintage Gear Sale will benefit the Student Opportunity Makers Fund, helping create more opportunities and experiences for today’s Student Princes.
OKTOBERFEST AT THE ’BERG
Saurwein Health & Wellness Center Patio | 11:30 AM - Start of the 3rd QTR of the football game
Raise a glass and celebrate Homecoming with a brand-new Oktoberfest experience at the Berg! Enjoy German-inspired food, festive drinks, and a fun Oktoberfest atmosphere. Food and beverages will be available for individual purchase, so stop by, grab your favorites, and enjoy a taste of Oktoberfest during Homecoming!
CLASS OF 2006 REUNION TOUR AND CELEBRATION
Meet at Homecoming Central for the tour and enjoy the game from the Fox Den Alumni Center | 12:30 PM
Celebrate 20 years since graduation with a special campus tour designed just for the Class of 2006! Reconnect with classmates, revisit favorite places, and see how Heidelberg has changed since your days as a Student Prince. Then, keep the reunion going in the Fox Den Alumni Center at the Homecoming football game, where Class of 2006 attendees will cheer on the ’Berg together! The $15 per-person cost includes Oktoberfest food and beverages during the game.
GREEK VILLAGE
Around the Saurwein Pond | 12:00 PM
Celebrate Greek unity at the annual Homecoming tents!
HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME VS. OHIO NORTHERN
Riesen Field at Hoernemann Stadium | 1:30 PM
Join in all the excitement with the Heidelberg community to cheer on the Student Princes as they take on the ONU Polar Bears. The Homecoming Royalty will be announced at halftime.
STUDENT ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (SAA) 15TH ANNIVERSARY GATHERING
Chorba Conference Room, Frann’s Fieldhouse | 5:00 PM
For 15 years, the Student Alumni Association has brought together Student Princes who believe in the power of connection, tradition, and giving back to the Heidelberg community. Now, it’s time to celebrate the family we’ve built!
Join us for a special gathering to mark the 15th anniversary of the Student Alumni Association and reconnect with SAA members, past and present. Whether you were among the first members, recently graduated, or joined somewhere along the way, this is a chance to celebrate the memories we’ve made, the friendships we’ve formed, and the impact SAA continues to have on Heidelberg.
Come raise a glass, share a few stories, and celebrate 15 years of Student Alumni Association memories. Here’s to where we’ve been, where we are, and all that’s still ahead!
SIG PIG ROAST
Camden Falls Event & Reception Center, 2460 OH-231, Tiffin, Ohio 44883 | 6:00 PM
This is a ticketed event open to all alumni. Contact Sig Alumni President, Jeff Sellers, at jwsellers5439@aol.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
STRAIT COUNTRY - A GEORGE STRAIT TRIBUTE COMMUNITY CONCERT
East Green Amphitheater, 155 E. Market St., Tiffin, Ohio 44883 | 7:00 PM
Simply Shop Local proudly presents Strait Country, one of the nation’s top George Strait tribute bands, traveling from Nashville, Tennessee, for one special performance.
If you’re a George Strait fan, this is a night you won’t want to miss! Sing along to the King of Country’s greatest hits while enjoying a beautiful fall evening under the stars. Best of all, the concert is free! Grab your lawn chair, bring your friends and family, and enjoy an unforgettable night of classic country music.
Sunday, October 25
ALUMNI COUNCIL MEETING
Adams Hall | 10:00 AM
Alumni Council members only
FRANN’S FIELDHOUSE OPEN
Frann’s Fieldhouse | 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
We’re proud to share our new Frann’s Fieldhouse, an exciting space for athletic, academic, and recreational use! Stop in to see our cutting-edge athletic facilities, classrooms, and collaborative spaces designed to support both learning and wellness.
SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND THEATRE GALA
Ohl Concert Hall, Brenneman Music Hall | 2:00 PM
Don’t miss out on the presentation of this year’s Berg Bravo! Distinguished Career Awards.