Fall Homecoming 2025

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Our Pride. Our Passion. Come Home to StFX!! 

October 3 - 5, 2025 


Online Registration is now closed. For questions or inquiries about Homecoming 2025, please call 902-867-2186 or email @email 

Main Schedule of Events

Please check back often as we finalize events and update the schedule.

EVENT

TIME

WHERE

DETAILS

FRIDAY

Registration9:00 am-9:00 pm2nd Floor, Charles V. Keating Centre 
StFX Alumni Association AGM10:30amCouncil Chambers, 4th Floor Bloomfield Centre 
Golden Grad Mass11:00amStFX University Chapel 
Golden Grad Lunch12:00pmKeating Centre Conference RoomsTickets $27
Campus Walking Tour 2:00pmThe Keating Centre Main Lobby 
Book Signing "The Crow That Wouldn't Go" with Author Matea Drljepan2:00pm - 3:30pmStFX Bookstore, Bloomfield CentrePublished by Pictou Bee Press, this charming children’s book tells the tale of a little crow who revels in the joys of the place that he calls home. He doesn’t need to fly to exotic places for happiness when it already exists, right under his beak, in a small Maritime town.
StFX Students' Union 60th Anniversary Celebration4:30pm - 6:30pmThe Golden X InnCalling all former Students' Union executive and staff - come and celebrate the legacy of 60 years of 'For Students, By Students'.
Golden Grad Dinner - photographer will be onsite starting at 4:30 to take headshots.

5:00pm - Reception

6:00pm - Dinner 

MacKay Room, Bloomfield Centre Tickets $65
1980 Class Event5:00pm Golden X InnClass of 1980 Newsletter
Class of 1985 Dinner

5:30pm - Reception

6:30pm - Dinner 

Keating Centre Conference RoomsTickets $65
2000 Class Social6:00pmGolden X InnClass of 2000 Newsletter
2010 Class Social6:00pmGolden X Inn 
2015 Class Event6:00pm - 9:00pmCandid Brewery  
X-Men Football vs. Acadia Axemen 7:00pmStFX Stadium Tickets can be purchased at GoXGo.ca or at the StFX Box office located in The Keating Centre
Taps & Taste Featuring The East Enders8:00pmMain Arena, Charles V. Keating Centre$56 (tickets can be purchased at this link through the box office or at the door)

SATURDAY

Alumni Breakfast with Coady Institute 8:00am Dennis Hall, Markin Global Complex 
Homecoming Fun Run

8:00am Registration

9:00am Run

Amelia Saputo Centre LobbyRegistration is by donation to support Kevin's Corner.
Registration9:00am -6:00pm2nd Floor, Charles V. Keating Centre 
Alumni Awards of Excellence10:00am Schwartz Auditorium, Gerald Schwartz School of Business 
1980 Lunch12:00pmMorrison Hall  
Blue & White Tailgate12:30pm - 4:00pmChapel SquareJoin alumni, students, and members of the Antigonish community to celebrate Homecoming! With music by Antigonish's own Fairmont Road, games, and food trucks. Free to attend! Dress in your best Blue & White! 
2000 Class Social12:30pmChapel Square (Blue & White Tailgate) 
2010 Class Social12:30pmChapel Square (Blue & White Tailgate) 
Library Open House 12:30pmAngus L. Macdonald LibraryIn celebration of the 60th anniversary of The Angus L. Macdonald Library. 
Men's Rugby vs. Acadia (Div 1)1:00pm - 2:30pmMemorial Field 
X-Women's Rugby vs. Acadia Axewomen2:00pmStFX Stadium

Join us for the Ceremonial Kick-off with members of all our celebrating years!

StFX Stadium, tickets can be purchased on GoXGo.ca

MSB Tea2:00pm - 4:00pmGilmora Hall Rm. 108A chance to reunite with Alumni with a special connection to Mount St. Bernard. 
Men's Rugby vs. Acadia (Div 2)3:00pm - 4:30pmMemorial Field 
Class of 1965, 60th Reunion Reception5:30pm Keating Centre Rm. 1018Class of 1965 Newsletter
Welcome Home Dinner and Dance featuring Private Society

6:00pm - Reception

7:00pm - Dinner 

Main Arena, Charles V. Keating CentreTickets $75

SUNDAY

Farewell Breakfast9:00am – 11:00amMorrison HallTickets $17
X-Women Soccer vs. Acadia Axewomen1:00pmStFX StadiumTickets can be purchased on GoXGo.ca
X-Men Soccer vs. Acadia Axemen 3:30pmStFX StadiumTickets can be purchased on GoXGo.ca
Alumni Mass 11:00am StFX ChapelFor other Faith Related groups & services in Antigonish – Click Here
Student-Focused Events

EVENT

TIME

WHERE

DETAILS

THURSDAY

Senior Class Trivia presented by the StFX Alumni Association7:00pmConference Rooms - Charles V. Keating Centre 

FRIDAY

X-Men Football vs. Acadia Axemen 7:00pmStFX StadiumTickets can be purchased at GoXGo.ca or at the StFX Box office located in The Keating Centre
Taps & Taste Featuring The East Enders8:00pmMain Arena, Charles V. Keating Centre$56 (tickets can be purchased at this link through the box office or at the door)

SATURDAY

Homecoming Fun Run

8:00am Registration

9:00am Run

Amelia Saputo Centre LobbyResidences can put in a team of 4. Registration is by donation to support Kevin's Corner.
Blue & White Tailgate12:30pm - 7:00pmChapel SquareFeaturing food trucks, Fairmont Road, dunk tank, carnival games, face painting. Free to attend!
Men's Rugby vs. Acadia (Div 1)1:00pm - 2:30pmMemorial Field 
X-Women's Rugby vs. Acadia Axewomen2:00pmStFX Stadium

Join us for the Ceremonial Kick-off with members of all our celebrating years!

StFX Stadium, tickets can be purchased on GoXGo.ca

Men's Rugby vs. Acadia (Div 2)3:00pm - 4:30pmMemorial Field 

SUNDAY

Town clean up12:00pmStart in the Bloomfield lower parking lotOrganized by McKenna Centre Leaders
X-Women Soccer vs. Acadia Axewomen1:00pmStFX StadiumTickets can be purchased on GoXGo.ca
X-Men Soccer vs. Acadia Axemen3:30pmStFX StadiumTickets can be purchased on GoXGo.ca
Homecoming Ticket Info
EVENT DESCRIPTIONS


Golden Grad Chowder Luncheon – For the classes of 1975 and earlier.

A cherished Homecoming tradition, the Golden Grad Chowder Luncheon is one of the first events of the weekend and serves as a warm welcome back to the campus for our most distinguished alumni.  This gathering celebrates the enduring connection between StFX and its Golden Graduates, feature a classic East Coast chowder lunch.   

Golden Grad Dinner – A dinner to honour the class of 1975.
The Golden Grad Dinner is a signature Homecoming event that celebrates alumni marking 50 years or more since their graduation from StFX.  Held in honour of the Class of 1975 and earlier, this special evening features a formal dinner, remarks from university leadership, and a warm atmosphere of reflection, connection and celebration.  

Class of 1985 Dinner – Celebrating the legacy of the Class of 1985 along with friends.

Taps & Taste - Enjoy Antigonish Brewers: Candid, Half Cocked, Burnside Brewing Company, and Coldstream Distillery for a tasting style event with food pairings by Sodexo. For those who enjoy a glass of wine, don't worry, there will be something for you too! Entertainment by the energetic folk-rock cover band from Halifax, NS, the East Enders! 

Blue & White Tailgate - Gather together to get ready for the X-Women Rugby game vs. Acadia! Join alumni, students, and the wider Antigonish community for games, face painting, food trucks and more, with music by local band, Fairmont Road. 

Welcome Home Dinner & Dance - A Homecoming classic, featuring a keynote speech from StFX President & Chancellor, Dr. Andy Hakin and do not forget your dancing shoes, as this year we are excited to have Cape Breton’s Private Society joining us! 

Farewell Breakfast - Join us for one last meal together at meal hall before you leave campus!

BRACELET DETAILS
 
YOUNG ALUMNI BRACELET - $99.00
(for graduates from 2020-2025) includes:
  • Friday Evening - Taps & Taste
  • Saturday Afternoon - Blue & White Tailgate
  • Saturday Evening - Welcome Home Dinner & Dance
  • Sunday Morning - Farewell Breakfast
 
BRONZE BRACELET - $125.00
(for graduates from 1976-2019) includes:
*(Best for most grads looking to enjoy the key events)*
  • Friday Evening - Taps & Taste
  • Saturday Afternoon - Blue & White Tailgate
  • Saturday Evening - Welcome Home Dinner & Dance
  • Sunday Morning - Farewell Breakfast
 
CLASS OF 1985 BRACELET - $180.00
(For graduates from 1985 and friends joining from other years that plan to attend the '1985 Dinner) includes:
  • Friday Evening – Class of 1985 Dinner
  • Friday Evening - Taps & Taste
  • Saturday Afternoon - Blue & White Tailgate
  • Saturday Evening - Welcome Home Dinner & Dance
  • Sunday Morning - Farewell Breakfast
 
GOLD BRACELET - $180.00
(Only for Class of 1975 and their guest - celebrating their 50th reunion) includes:
  • Friday Afternoon – Golden Grad Chowder Luncheon
  • Friday Evening – Golden Grad Dinner
  • Friday Evening - Taps & Taste
  • Saturday Afternoon - Blue & White Tailgate
  • Saturday Evening - Welcome Home Dinner & Dance
  • Sunday Morning - Farewell Breakfast
 
PLATINUM BRACELET - $210.00
(For alumni and friends who graduated prior to 1975) includes:
  • Friday Afternoon – Golden Grad Chowder Luncheon
  • Friday Evening – Golden Grad Dinner
  • Friday Evening - Taps & Taste
  • Saturday Afternoon - Blue & White Tailgate
  • Saturday Evening - Welcome Home Dinner & Dance
  • Sunday Morning - Farewell Breakfast
 
Individual Event Tickets
  • Golden Graduate Chowder Luncheon - $27.00
  • Golden Graduate Dinner - $65.00
  • Taps & Taste (featuring the East Enders) - $56.00
  • Class of 1985 Dinner - $65
  • Welcome Home Dinner & Dance (featuring Private Society) - $75.00
  • Farewell Breakfast - $17.00
 
If you have any questions about Homecoming bracelets or event tickets, please the Alumni Office at 902-867-2186 or email @email.
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