Homecoming Village & Poker Tournament

The NEW Homecoming Village provided new and fun opportunities for students, faculty/staff, the Muncie community, and alumni to become involved and enjoy Ball State University’s Homecoming week.  Over 3,000 people attended the first-time event!

*Photos courtesy of M. Hickey, BSU Photo Services

Homecoming Village Registration Forms (Poker Tournament and Bands)

Homecoming Village will take place on Monday, October 8 and is located on Martin Street between Riverside and University Avenues.  The event will begin at 7:00 p.m. Homecoming village is FREE for students and includes:

• President Gora will kick-off the event with remarks at 7:00 p.m.
• Athletics Director Bill Scholl and football team captains Keith Wenning, Travis Freeman, Connor Ryan, and Scott Kovanda will also make some opening remarks.
• Mobile Zip Line!
• Free for students and children 12 and under, $5 for Muncie community members
• Food
• Popcorn, cotton candy, and more!
• Photo Booth
• Poker Tournament
• Enter a team or walk-up and learn how to play!
• Live Student Bands
• Specials from village restaurants
• Cleo's Bourbon Bar: Burger, fries & drink for $4.99, Free trivia from 8:00-10:00 p.m.
• Grandma Betty's: $3 banana splits, $1 sodas
• Greeks: $13.80 for a medium Greek's pizza
• Jimmy John's: Free sub samples and sub cards, Free reusable cup with any drink purchase
• The Locker Room: 1/4 lb. burger, fries & drink for $5.99 (half price), Trivia starting at 9:00 p.m., all Ages welcome until 10:00 p.m., Dine-In or Carry-Out
• Pita Pit: Any pita for $3.99 (excludes Algrer)
• Scotty's Brewhouse: $10 all you can eat wings, 1/2 price appetizers
• Cornhole and other games
• Rock Wall
• Red Bull 4-Legged Race
• Win your weight in Red Bull!

POKER TOURNAMENT:
Guests are encouraged to join in the fun with the Homecoming Poker Tournament!

• No registration fee!
• Tournament begins at 7:15 p.m. on Martin Street (grassy area behind Honors House)
• Normal Texas Hold 'Em poker rules apply - specific rules will be placed at each table
• Those interested in learning to play poker will have separate "walk-up" instructional tables the day of the event, no registration required
• Those who register for the tournament should be expected to know the rules of poker and have knowledge of the game

STUDENT BANDS:
Student bands are encouraged to come out and perform on the Homecoming Village stage! Bands will be given a 30-minute set to perform for students and the Muncie community. 

• No registration fee!
• Basic sound equipment (speakers, microphones, etc.) will be provided - bands must provide their own amps and other specific equipment needed
• Bands must perform appropriate music with no vulgar language, etc.
• Bands will be required to submit a demo to the Homecoming Steering Committee (band will be contacted after entry form is submitted)

Homecoming Village Registration Forms (Poker Tournament and Bands)

Special thanks to our sponsor:

For additional information, contact Homecoming Village Chairmen Jordan Habayeb or Abby Marsh at the Homecoming Office at 765-285-7051 or homecoming@bsu.edu.