Shocktoberfest

Shocktoberfest 2024

Students, families, faculty, staff, alumni and the greater Shocker community are all invited to take part in Shocktoberfest, September 30 - October 5. This years week includes events centered around spirit, pride and welcomes families to campus for Family Weekend. 

Events Royalty Competitions Family Weekend
 
Shocker Madness

Shocktoberfest

Shocktoberfest has been Wichita State’s annual fall celebration of Shocker Spirit and Pride since 1991. This multi-day series features events, activities, and competitions for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and our Wichita community. 

Families are also invited to take part in Shocktoberfest activities and join us October 4 & 5 for Family Weekend.

Program highlights for this upcoming year include the student organization spirit competition, Shocker Royalty competition, parade, brew garden and Shocker Madness!

Shocktoberfest is a campus wide initaitive and features events and opportunities hosted by a variety of student groups and departments including support from the Foundation and Alumni Engagement, University Athletics, and Division of Student Affairs.

 

Join the Celebration

Three students posing for a fun photo with WuShock.
Events
people playing big pink volleyball
Competitions
Hand holding a crown against a yellow background
Royalty
tuba player in performing with the shocker sound machine
Parade
Students runniing in the annual Pumpkin Run.
Vendors Wanter

Be a part of Shocktoberfest

Vendors, businesses, and community partners are invited to be part of Wichita State's biggest celebration of Shocker Pride. Connect with Shockers of all ages at our Brew Fest, Entrepreneur Market and Parade.

 

Registration

Mother and daughter at Family Weekend

Family Weekend

Wichita State University Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership invites Shocker families to join us in our celebration of Shocker spirit and pride. Families are welcome to attend all events throughout the week and our special Family Weekend programs begin on October 4.

Registered Family Weekend guests will receive their official "Shocker Family" shirts, resource materials, and access to special events. Stay tuned for a full schedule.

Learn more and register