President's Message

This fall, join Utah Tech University in celebrating the mainstays of the season: football, fun, and tradition. Trailblazer Nation will celebrate Homecoming Week from Sept. 22–28 this year and would love to have you join us in the festivities.

A highlight of the week, the Miss Utah Tech competition, is a long-running Homecoming tradition. As part of the pageant, UT students will take their talents to the spotlight as they compete for the title of Miss Utah Tech. This year’s pageant will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Stage Theatre of UT’s Eccles Fine Arts Center. Admission is $10. 

The weekend fun will kick off with the traditional Homecoming Carnival & Car Show on Friday, Sept. 27. Open to the community, the Carnival & Car Show is the perfect family outing, complete with classic carnival games, bounce houses, food, and prizes.

The final day of Homecoming, Saturday, Sept. 28, will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the family-friendly parade down University Avenue and includes floats, bands, and plenty of candy to go around. The University also will host an open house from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. that day and invites the community to make use of various campus buildings, including the Human Performance Center and its Olympic-sized pool, climbing wall, indoor basketball courts, and rooftop pickleball courts.

That afternoon will feature Trailblazer Village, the ultimate Homecoming tailgate experience in the Atwood Innovation Plaza parking lot. Various campus departments, offices, and clubs will host booths to facilitate a festive atmosphere. Trailblazer Village is a great time to connect with new and well-established friends, grab some great food, and prepare to cheer Trailblazer Football on to victory. 

Following Trailblazer Village, we’ll all cross University Avenue to Greater Zion Stadium and cheer our loudest for the red and blue as the football team takes on Abilene Christian.

Homecoming Week is the perfect opportunity for the community to come together to support UT students and reminisce about the storied tradition of our community University. Utah Tech would love to have you join in the fun. For a complete schedule of all Utah Tech University Homecoming events and specific times, be sure to visit utahtech.edu/homecoming.