Name: Concordia Homecoming
Start: 2026-10-06
End: 2026-10-11

Fargo has an up-and-coming, entrepreneurial spirit to the community that you’ll notice right when you arrive. The metro area spans three cities (Fargo, Moorhead, and West Fargo) and two states separated by the Red River of the North.

Discover canoe parades in the fall, gorgeous wineries along the prairie, and vintage markets on Downtown streets. The rooftop patio views of the sunsets cannot be beaten, and the inspired food and crafted drinks are a perfect match. Immerse yourself in the historical Stave church and Hjemkomst Viking ship, the downtown murals, and step back in time at Bonanzaville, the pioneer village. Experience north. North of Normal.

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Concordia's Homecoming events include something for everyone. Bring your family, join old friends, and make new memories on campus this fall. We invite all alumni back to campus for a reunion celebration. Follow the link to learn more about the 2026 homecoming events.

## Schedule

### Tuesday, October 6

**Trivia Night**7 pm  
Students, Alumni, Faculty, and Staff welcome  
*Centrum, Knutson Campus Center*

### Thursday, October 8

**Class of 1976 (50th Reunion)**  
7-9 pm  
*Courtyard by Marriott, 1080 28th Ave S*  
(cash bar; food available)

**Cobbers Got Talent**  
7 pm  
*Centrum, Knutson Campus Center*

**Bonfire and Fireworks**  
8:45 pm  
*Jake Christiansen Stadium*

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### Friday, October 9



**Homecoming Chapel**  
9:50 am  
Hear a message from the 2026 Homecoming Committee Chair, Emma Ravnaas '27  
*Centrum, Knutson Campus Center*

**Homecoming Registration**  
10:30 am - 6:30 pm  
Pick up your registration materials at your first event of the weekend. Enjoy refreshments and reconnect with classmates.  
*Atrium Alcove, Knutson Campus Center*

**Campus Tours Offered**  
10:30 am - 2:45 pm  
Explore campus with a current student and see what's new.  
*Leave from the Atrium, Knutson Campus Center*

**50th Reunion (Class of 1976) Luncheon with President Irvine\***12 pm - 2 pm  
Enjoy lunch with classmates and hear from President Colin Irvine. Registration required; $20.  
*Centrum, Knutson Campus Center*

**Pre-Banquet Social Hour**  
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm  
Enjoy a beverage and join fellow Cobbers and friends for a social hour prior to the Homecoming Banquet. Cash bar available.  
*Atrium, Knutson Campus Center*

**Homecoming Banquet**6:30 pm  
Registration required; seating reserved, $60.  
The Homecoming Banquet recognizes four distinguished graduates with the presentation of the Alumni Achievement Award. Join us as we honor AAA recipients Jason Botten ’96, Christina Jackson-Skelton ’87, Christine Schulze ’78, and Wayne Wold ’76; Sent Forth recipients Anna (Haugo) Argo ’11 and Molly Haugen ’14; and Called to Serve recipients Tom Strinden ’84 (posthumously), Kristin (Johnson) Thompson ’90, and John Toso ‘73.  
*Centrum, Knutson Campus Center*

**Reunion Gatherings**  
Various Evening Times  
8-10 pm **50th Reunion (Class of 1976)** Gathering | *Knutson Campus Center* (no charge; cash bar)  
7:30 pm **40th Reunion (Class of 1986)** Gathering | *The Maize, Knutson Campus Center* (no charge; cash bar)  
8-11 pm **45th Reunion (Class of 1981)** Gathering | *Blarney Stone, 101 Broadway* ($10 per person; Vemo Ron Lee at @Ronald-Lee-56; cash bar)  
7 pm **35th Reunion (Class of 1991)** Gathering | *701 Eateries, Camp Lonetree, 701 University Drive, Fargo* (no charge; cash bar)  
7-9 pm **15th Reunion (Class of 2011)** Gathering | *Wild Terra, 6 12th St. N., Fargo* (no charge; cash bar)  
7:30 pm **10th Reunion (Class of 2016)** Gathering | *Junkyard Brewing Company, 1416 1st Ave. N., Moorhead* (no charge; cash bar)  
7-9 pm **5th Reunion (Class of 2021)** Gathering **|** *Brewhalla, 1702 1st Ave. N., Fargo* (no charge; cash bar)

### Saturday, October 10

**Cobber 5K Fun Run and Kids' Niblet 1 Mile**  
7 am - Registration for Cobber 5K Fun Run and Kids' Niblet 1 Mile | *Memorial Auditorium*8:30 am - Homecoming Cobber 5K 9all ages welcome)  
9:30 am - Kids' Niblet Mile (12 and under)

**Reunion Breakfasts**  
8-11 am  
Spend time with your classmates during these special class breakfasts. You can check in and receive your registration materials at your breakfast.   
**70th** (’56) 8:30 a.m., *Knutson Campus Center*\* ($20)  
**65th** (‘61) 8:30 a.m., *Knutson Campus Center\** ($20)  
**60th** (’66) 8:30 a.m., *Knutson Campus Center\** ($20)  
**55th** (’71) 8 a.m., *Frida Nilsen Lounge, Fjelstad*\* ($20)  
**50th** (’76) 8 a.m., *Centrum, Knutson Campus Center*\* ($20)  
**45th** (’81) 8 a.m., *Birkeland Alumni Lounge, Offutt Concourse\* ($20)***40th** (’86) 8:30 a.m., *Knutson Campus Center\** ($20)  
**35th** (’91) 8:30 a.m., *Knutson Campus Center\** ($20)  
**30th** (’96) 8:30 a.m., *Knutson Campus Center\** ($20)  
**25th** (’01) 9 a.m., *Knutson Campus Center\** ($20)  
**20th** (’06) 9 a.m., *Knutson Campus Center\** ($20)  
**15th** (’11) 10:30 a.m**.**, *Meet near the Eighth Street side of Erickson Hall for parade watching and doughnuts.* Bring the family!  
**10th** (’16) 9 a.m., *Knutson Campus Center\** ($20)  
**5th** (’21) 8:30-10:30 a.m., *Junkyard Brewing, 1415 1st Ave. N., Moorhead.* (Pancake bar, snacks, and one beer included; $15 per person. Venmo Erin Grabinger at @Erin-Grabinger.)  
**Young Alumni Breakfast (classes 2022-2026),** 9:30-11 a.m., *Mick’s Office, Moorhead*Registration not required. Pancakes and beverages available for purchase. Contact Alumni Relations with questions at 218.299.3734.

**Admission Presentation and Tours**  
9 am - 1 pm  
Available for prospective students and their families. For information, contact the Admission Office at 218.299.3004 or [ConcordiaCollege.edu/Visit](https://www.concordiacollege.edu/admission/campus-visits/).

**Education Department Alumni Reception**  
10-10:45 am  
The Education Club invites current and former education majors to gather for refreshments and conversation.  
*Second Floor, Old Main*

**Homecoming Parade**11 am  
Route starts from the Townsite Center near McDonald's and ends at Jake Christansen Stadium  
Eighth Street, Moorhead

**Cobber Wrestling Tailgate**  
11:30 am  
All wrestling alumni, family, and friends are invited. Food is available for purchase at the concession stand. No RSVP required.  
Behind the third baseline dugout

**40th Reunion (Class of 1986)**12-1 pm  
Lunch at Mick’s Office after the parade and before the football game or tailgating at Jake Christiansen Stadium

**50th Reunion (Class of 1976)**12-6 pm  
Informal gathering at Brewhalla, 1702 1st Ave N, Fargo, after the parade and before the Homecoming concert. Meet on the second floor.

**Football Game vs. Hamline**1 pm  
Tickets are available at the gate or [online](https://gofan.co/app/school/MN100477). During halftime, the 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees will be recognized.  
*Jake Christiansen Stadium*

**Women’s Soccer vs. Gustavus Adolphus**1 pm  
Tickets are available at the gate.  
*Soccer Field, Jake Christiansen Stadium*

**Men’s Soccer vs. Gustavus Adolphus***4:30 pm*Tickets are available at the gate.  
*Soccer Field, Jake Christiansen Stadium*

**Lambda Delta Sigma Alumni Tea**5-6 pm  
Alumnae will enjoy treats and share their experiences and memories of Lambda Delta Sigma. RSVP to lds.alum.cc@gmail.com.  
*Birkeland Alumni Lounge, Offutt Concourse*

**Athletic Hall of Fame Reception\***5 pm  
Registration is required. The 2026 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees will be honored: Abby (Scheel) Crowser ’09, volleyball; Keith Eckhoff ’06, men’s basketball; Emily Hall ’05, swimming and diving; Tim Mosser, longtime and legendary head volleyball coach; and Grant Weller ’08, football.  
*Centrum, Knutson Campus Center*

**Homecoming Concert\***6:30 pm  
$10; arrive early to get a good seat.  
*Memorial Auditorium*

**Evening Reunion Gatherings** **60th** (’66) 8:30 p.m. | *Knutson Campus Center\** ($22)  
**55th** (’71) 8:30 p.m. | *Knutson Campus Center\** ($22)  
**50th** (’76) 8:30 p.m. | *Centrum, Knutson Campus Center\** ($22)  
**45th** (’81) 8:30 p.m. | *Knutson Campus Center\** ($22)  
**40th** (’86) 7:30 p.m. | *Radisson Blu, 201 5th St. N., Fargo***35th** (’91) 8:30 p.m. | *Knutson Campus Center\** ($22)  
**30th** (’96) 8:30 p.m. | *The Maize, Knutson Campus Center\** ($22)  
**25th** (’01) 8-10 p.m. | *Front Street Taproom, 614 Main Ave., Fargo***20th** (’06) | *Time and location TBD*

**All Choir, Band, and Orchestra Gathering**  
8:30 pm  
*Knutson Campus Center ($22)*

### Sunday, October 11

All-Campus Worship  
10:30-11:30 am  
All are welcome for this worship service.  
*Memorial Auditorium*

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