NACOGDOCHES, Texas –– Stephen F. Austin State University has a full calendar of events for Homecoming 2026, including the annual bonfire, drone show and concert featuring award-winning country artist, ERNEST.
The Student Activities Association’s annual SFA Homecoming bonfire lighting; drone show presented by Sky Elements; and pep rally featuring the Lumberjack Cheer and Dance Teams, Lumberjack Marching Band and Twirl-O-Jacks will begin at 8 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Intramural Fields. ERNEST will take the stage at 9 p.m. This event is free and open to the community.
Prior to the bonfire and concert, SFA’s men’s basketball team will compete against Sam Houston State University at 6 p.m. in Johnson Coliseum.
The week of festivities will begin with the student-focused celebration, Homecoming Kick Off, hosted by AXEperience at 7 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Surfin’ Steve fountain in Sesquicentennial Plaza. A Casino Night will follow at 7 p.m. Oct. 20.
On Oct. 21, the Homecoming Blood Drive will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Baker Pattillo Student Center Twilight Ballroom. At 7 p.m., comedy magician Michael Oddo will present “Hypnotized!” in the student center’s Grand Ballroom.
Campus Recreation’s annual Homecoming 5K will begin at 6 p.m. Oct. 22 in the student center’s Plaza. The cost to register for the 5K is $20 for students, $25 for faculty and staff, and $30 for community members and alumni. A one-mile route costs $10 for all participants. Entry fees will fund SFA scholarships.
The Homecoming Parade will begin at 10 a.m. Oct. 24 in Downtown Nacogdoches, followed by the Ladyjack volleyball team’s match against Northwestern State University at noon. The Homecoming football game against Southeastern Louisiana University will kick off at 5 p.m.
Additionally, SFA’s Alumni Association will host the annual online Homecoming Auction from Oct. 19 to Oct. 25.
Sigma Chi fraternity will begin building this year’s bonfire at the Intramural Fields, located at the corner of Starr Avenue and Wilson Drive, and complete it early the week of Homecoming.
For more information, visit sfasu.edu/homecoming.
