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A Celebration ofthe panther nation.
Greatness in Blue

Billy's Backyard Tailgate

Saturday, Oct. 13, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. — O'Brien Field Tailgate Area



This year's tailgate consists of pregame festivities for family, friends and alumni from the EIU and Charleston communities. Held in the tailgate area behind O'Brien Field, this event consists of EIU alumni receptions, the Alumni Tent City, a "kid's corner", free food, inflatable games, live entertainment, giveaways and more.



Highlighted Events

Find out where everything is happening
  • Photo Contest - All Week
  • Random Acts of Blue/Difference Makers - All Week
  • Spirit T-Shirt Sales - All Week
  • "Royal Blue" Coronation - Monday, Oct. 8
  • Family Fun Night - Tuesday, Oct. 9
  • T-Shirt Swap - Wednesday, Oct. 10
  • Panther Pile-Up - Thursday, Oct. 11
  • Homecoming Golf Outing - Friday, Oct. 12
  • Rotary Pancake Breakfast - Saturday, Oct. 13
  • 2.5K Race - Saturday, Oct. 13
  • Homecoming Parade - Saturday, Oct. 13
  • Billy's Backyard Tailgate - Saturday, Oct. 13
  • Homecoming Game - Saturday, Oct. 13
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