September 17, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Presented By: Campus Activities and Alumni Relations
Save the date! Family Day at PSU features many fun, family-friendly events! Campus Activities will co-sponsor a variety of events across campus during Family Day. More details will be available soon!
Schedule of Events
10:00-11:00 AM
Donuts at the Bookstore
Enjoy free donuts sponsored by Barnes & Noble!
10:30-1:00 PM
Celebrate Your Student
Join the Campus Activities Center for a fun activity!
11:30 AM
Family Day Lunch (RSVP on Gorilla Engage if you are planning to attend the lunch to help us plan food numbers)
Enjoy game day classics at the Crossroads in the Overman Student Center. Sponsored by Campus Activities.
2:00 PM
Volleyball Match at John Lance Arena
Your Pittsburg State Gorillas vs. the Missouri Western Griffons
2:00-4:00 PM
Fun for the Kids
Join Alumni & Constituent Relations for fun, educational children's activities. Attendees receive a food voucher and a PSU gift. Registration is required. For more information, visit https://pittstate.edu/alumni/events/family-events.html.
4:00-6:45 PM
GorillaFest in Gorilla Village
GorillaFest is the official PSU tailgate before all home football games, featuring food vendors, inflatables, balloon animals, split face tattoos, and more! Sponsored by Alumni & Constituent Relations
5:30 PM
Gates Open & Gorilla Walk
Fans begin lining the pathway between the Plaster Center and Carnie Smith Stadium to cheer on Gorilla football players and coaches as they enter “The Jungle."
Players and coaches reach up to touch the hand of the bronze Gorilla for luck. Directly after the Gorilla Walk, the Pride of the Plains Marching Band, the Pitt Cheer Squad
and the Crimson and Gold Dancers perform for all to enjoy.
7:00 PM
Football Game at Carnie Smith Stadium
Your Pittsburg State Gorillas vs. the Northeastern State Riverhawks