Fall at CSU
Fall energy ignites all who visit campus. As we welcome students and alumni back to campus, it opens a great opportunity for visitors to experience campus in a whole new way! From sporting events to academic symposiums, live music to festivals, there’s something for everyone.
Live! At CSU
Colorado State University is launching a new four-week, Friday night concert series this fall, with the first LIVE! at CSU show on Aug. 23. Through campus partnerships, the series also gives students a crash course in live music management.
Shows are free and open to all thanks to our sponsors, tickets are not required. On-site attendees can enjoy beverages from New Belgium Brewery and Coca-Cola as well as a wide range of food options from our local food trucks.
The inaugural lineup will showcase local and regional talent, with high-energy shows that are authentically Fort Collins and uniquely CSU. Most artists hail from the region, including some Ram alumni and a few opening acts that feature current CSU students.
Aug. 23 – Patrick & the LVB
Aug. 30 – Graham Good and the Painters
Sept. 6 – Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts with Ash Redhorse and the Midnight Suns
Sept. 13 – The Burroughs with the Funky Business Band
Note: Sept. 13 will feature Grill The Buffs from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Join us as we grill burgers, showcase the CSU Marching Band and Spirit Squad, and rally to kick off the CSU v. CU Rocky Mountain Showdown Weekend.
For more information about the bands and what to “Know Before You Go” visit on concert page from the menu.
RamTalks
If you’re interested in fresh insights and exploring new ideas over happy hour, join us for Ram Talks this fall at the new downtown Fort Collins Visitor Center. We have more information on cards at the CSU tent to the right side of the stage. Bring your curiosity and energy to happy hour at Ram Talks in Old Town, Wednesdays starting September 4th.
Sporting Events
CSURams.com features our student athletic events. Join us at CSU’s new soccer complex to cheer on our soccer team or visit Moby Arena for Volleyball and Basketball and don’t forget to join us at the Ram Walk Tailgate in Ram Town prior to every home football game. It’s open to everyone and features live music, beverage garden, food and more! CSU’s new soccer and softball complex is now open and the perfect way to spend a fall day on campus.
Homecoming & Family Weekend
- We are beyond excited to welcome alumni and Rams fans back to campus for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2024! Mark your calendars for Oct. 24-26, and bookmark this page for more information as it becomes available. In the meantime, start planning your weekend with a stay at one of our hotel partners, complete with an alumni discount!
Schedule at a Glance
Below is a snapshot of the weekend’s cornerstone events.
- Distinguished Alumni Awards
Thursday, Oct. 24
Celebrate the alumni that represent the very best of the values we hold dear – extraordinary achievement, selfless public service, and a lifelong commitment to Ram Pride.
- 50 Year Club Luncheon
Friday, Oct. 25
Celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the 50 Year Club as we induct the Class of 1974 and honor our Public Service and Career Achievement Award winners.
- Festival on the Oval
Friday, Oct. 25
Come one, come all to the biggest party on the block! Festival on the Oval features a beer garden, bounce houses, lawn games, and interactive booths from more than 70 areas on campus and around the community.
- The Member Mingle at Festival on the Oval
Friday, Oct. 25
Enjoy this exclusive member space inside the Festival on the Oval Beer Garden for food, fun and green and gold community.
- Friday Night Lights (Bonfire, Fireworks, Lighting of the A)
Friday, Oct. 25
Get your pep on at the Friday Night Lights festivities – enjoy one of Homecoming’s most iconic traditions in the bonfire and fireworks displays, hear from CSU Athletics and jam with the DJ during the pre-game pep rally.
- Ram Walk Tailgate
Saturday, Oct. 26, 11 am – 2:30 pm
Tailgate with fellow Rams fans during the Ram Walk Tailgate and inside the Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center – where you’ll find food and drink for purchase, photos with CAM, green and gold community and more.
- Colorado State vs. New Mexico
Saturday, Oct. 26
Kickoff 3 pm
Tour Tuesdays
We are excited to announce our summer tour series ‘Tour Tuesdays’ each Tuesday in October. “Tour Tuesdays” is a series that takes guests behind the scenes and backstage to showcase a variety of programs, collections, research, and state-of-the-art facilities. There is no cost to attend a tour, but advance registration is required for each tour guest as tour group sizes are limited. Learn more about our tour offerings visit our select “Tour Tuesday” from the menu on the right.
Plan Your Visit
More information about CSU, where to stay in Fort Collins when you visit campus, what to experience in the broader Fort Collins Community, self-guided tours and more can be found via links on the menu.