DANBURY, CONN. — The Western Connecticut State University Colonials are looking forward to a great homecoming game against Fitchburg State on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015. But the excitement doesn’t start there. The entire university is gearing up for a week full of events leading up to the 6 p.m. game. Unless otherwise indicated, all events will take place on the university’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury.

Tuesday, Oct. 13:

Special Homecoming Football Dinner from 4 to 7 p.m. in the Westside Campus Center cafeteria and in the Student Center Restaurant, Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. Join students, alumni, staff and Colonial Chuck for a special dinner. Price is $9.99 or a meal swipe for students on the meal plan. This event is open to WCSU students and their parents, faculty and staff.

Friday, Oct. 16:

Hall of Fame Dinner and Ceremony at 6 p.m. at the Amber Room Colonnade, 1 Stacey Road in Danbury. To make a reservation, go to https://alumni.wcsu.edu/hall-of-fame.

Homecoming Bonfire at 8 p.m. at the Ives Concert Park, Westside campus. This event is open to WCSU students and their guests, parents, faculty and staff.

Saturday, Oct. 17:

Brunch Buffet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Westside Campus Center Dining Room. $8 for adults and $5 for children under 12. This event is open to WCSU students and families.

Homecoming Tailgating from noon to 6 p.m. in the commuter parking lot, Westside campus. $10 per carload; $50 per tent space. No charge for pedestrians. Gather with friends and former classmates for a tailgate party before the big game. Must be 21 years old to possess or consume alcohol. Please read the university’s Tailgating Rules and Regulations.

Reunion City from noon to 5 p.m. in the Alumni Hospitality Tent (across from the Westside Athletic Center), Westside campus. Admission is $5 and includes one free drink. Must be 21 years old to consume alcohol. Beer is $5; soda and water are free. Join alumni and friends for some good cheer, music and Karaoke at this traditional Homecoming favorite!

Homecoming Food Truck Vendors from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. in front of the Westside Athletic Center, Westside campus. Join the university community at this Homecoming feast. Food truck vendors will be serving some of your favorite sidewalk treats: Cupcakes, pizza, macaroni and cheese, warm apple cider, sweet tea and coffee.

Homecoming Street Fair from 3 to 5 p.m. on Feldman Drive adjacent to the O’Neill Center, Westside campus. This is open to WCSU students, parents, faculty and staff.

Homecoming Chili Cook-Off Competition from 3 to 5 p.m. on Feldman Drive adjacent to the O’Neill Center, Westside campus. Everyone’s a judge! Come and taste chili as student clubs compete for the title of Chili Cook-Off Champion. No admission charge.

The Great Box Car Derby Race at 5 p.m. in front of the Westside Athletic Center, Westside campus. Come watch students compete in this amazing race.

For more information, visit www.wcsu.edu/homecoming.

Western Connecticut State University offers outstanding faculty in a range of quality academic programs. Our diverse university community provides students an enriching and supportive environment that takes advantage of the unique cultural offerings of Western Connecticut and New York.  Our vision: To be an affordable public university with the characteristics of New England’s best small private universities.