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2025 Schedule of Events
MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY
MULTI-DAY EVENTS
Banners on Display
Monday, Sep. 29 – Sunday, Oct. 5
On display around campus
Cost: Free
Students competing in the Shocktoberfest spirit competition have decorated banners celebrating Shocker Pride. Banners are on display around the interior of campus through Sunday, Oct. 6. Winning banners will be announced at Shocker Madness.
Door Decorations on Display
Monday, Sep. 29 – Sunday, Oct. 5
Various Locations
Cost: Free
Shocker themed doors decorated by individual faculty/staff, departments, and on-campus residents are on display around campus through Friday, October 4. Decorations celebrate Shocker pride with the vision of "Blast from the Past." Awards will be announced at Shocker Madness.
Want to enter the competition? Learn more
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Shocktoberfest Kick-off
Monday, Sep. 29 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
RSC North Patio
Cost: Free
Join your fellow Shockers to kick-off a week of celebration and Shocker Pride. The Shocktoberfest Kick-off event features music, food, activities, and giveaways. Students will receive a free Shocktoberfest T-Shirt while supplies last.
Bonfire
Monday, Sep. 29 | 7 p.m.
Braeburn Square
Cost: Free
Revel in the spirit of Shocktoberfest with WSU Cheer, Marching Band and a few of your favorite athletes. This event will be located in the lawn east of Braeburn Square near Oliver. Access the event from the bridge between Fuzzy's and Social Tap.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Shocker Make & Take
Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 11 a.m. (while supplies last)
RSC 1st Floor
Cost: Free to students with WSU ID
Stop by to DIY your own Shocker themed Make & Take. This event is exclusive to WSU Students, limit one per student. Available while supplies last.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1
Wu's Birthday Bash
Wednesday, Oct. 1 | 11 a.m. (while supplies last)
RSC 1st Floor
Cost: Free to students with WSU ID
WuShock has reached another milestone in Shocker History! Celebrate Wu and 77 years of bringing Shockers together! Wu’s Birthday Bash features music, games, snacks, cake, and your chance to congratulate Wu in person! Wu will be present at Wu’s Birthday Bash from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Pickleball Tournament
Wednesday, Oct. 1 | 6-9 p.m.
Heskett Center Pickleball Courts
Cost: Free
Want to compete at Pickleball? Check out the competitions page to enter your team.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2
Shocker Corn Roast
Thursday, Oct. 2 | 4 - 6 p.m.
RSC N. Patio
Admission: Free to students w/ WSU ID; Faculty/Staff & General Public receive admission with three canned food items
The Roast livens up the heart of campus with music, food and games. Stop by for Roasted Corn with flavored butters, popcorn, and other corny treats. Students who check-in will be entered into a prize drawing. This event is free to WSU Students w/ ID. Faculty/Staff who are interested in attending will receive a food voucher in exchange for two canned food items to be donated to the Shocker Support Locker.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3
ISME Reunion
This special event is intended for graduates of the Manufacturing Engineering program and requires pre-registration.
ISME Reunion Tours (Tour registration required) - Space is limited, so reserve your spot!*
Friday, Oct. 3 | 1 - 2 p.m. & 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Smart Factory Tour:
- Located on the WSU campus, “The Smart Factory by Deloitte @ Wichita is a living, breathing experience center that brings end-to-end digital transformations to life. Our immersive learning environment connects the digital, physical, and experimental on a live production line to solve your business problems—and show you that anything is possible.” - Smart Factory Homepage
John Bardo Center (JBC) Student Labs Tour:
- The John Bardo Center (JBC) opened in 2017 as the beginning of the Innovation Campus. The building includes a variety of labs accessible to students to work, explore, and innovate. Learn more about the space by visiting the John Bardo Center Homepage.
John Bardo Center (JBC) NIAR Labs & GoCreate Tour:
- JBC is home to several National Institute of Aviation (NIAR) Labs and the GoCreate community workspace. This tour will visit several NIAR labs showcasing work in extended reality, automation research, reverse engineering, and additive manufacturing. It will also include a visit to the GoCreate Koch Collaborative, which is a makerspace available for free to WSU and WSU Tech students and available to community members at a monthly membership fee. Learn more by visiting the NIAR Lab Homepage and the GoCreate Homepage.
*These tours are reserved for ISME alumni and their family members.
Braeburn Patio ISME After Party
Friday, Oct. 3 | 7 - 10 p.m. Braeburn Square
Cost: Free admission to register ISME Reunion Guests
- This come-and-go event is open to Industrial, Systems, & Manufacturing Engineering (ISME) alumni and their families
- Connect with old friends, current students, and faculty as the fun continues into the after party!
Braeburn Patio Party
Friday, Oct. 3 | 5 - 7 p.m.
Braeburn Square
Cost: Free admission
This casual and fun-filled gathering promises an unforgettable evening to connect with Shocker Nation. Enjoy deals from our vendors, food trucks, games and music. Students in attendance will receive a ticket for a free treat of their choice from one of our participating sponsors.
Shocker Volleyball v. Tulsa
Friday, Oct. 3 | 7 p.m.
Charles Koch Arena
Cost: Free to students w/ WSU ID
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4
Entrepreneur Market
Saturday, Oct. 4 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Rhatigan Student Center
Cost: Free admission
The Entrepreneur Market will highlight the many diverse small businesses in our community run by alumni, students and friends! Browse market stalls in the Rhatigan Student Center to explore unique creations while supporting local businesses.
Have a business you want to share? Learn more
Honors Induction Ceremony
Brew Garden + Fan Fest
Saturday, Oct. 4 | 3 - 6 p.m.
Wichita State University - Location TBA
Cost: Free admission
Enjoy an afternoon on-campus filled with beverages from your favorite local vendors. The Shocktoberfest Brew Garden + Fan Fest, in partnership with Shocker Athletics, will fill the alley and parking lot east of Koch Arena with music, breweries, food trucks and fun activities for the whole family!
Want to be a vendor? Learn more
Shocktoberfest Parade
Saturday, Oct. 4 | 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Everyone is invited to attend the 2024 Shocktoberfest Parade, the highlight of the weeklong celebration of Shocker spirit and pride. Participants will enjoy entertainment from the Shocker Sound Machine marching band, dance teams, and decorated cars and floats from student groups and community members.
For the best parade experience, grab a spot along Innovation Blvd, Mike Oatman Dr., or Perimeter Rd. These locations offer great views and are easily accessible.
Shocker Madness
Saturday, Oct. 4 | 6:00 p.m. | Doors open at 5 p.m.
Charles Koch Arena
Cost: Free Admission; WSU Students enter at the Ticket Office
Shocker Madness concludes Shocktoberfest with awards, basketball scrimmages, Shocker Royalty announcements and a closing performance by Grammy Award winning artist Lupe Fiasco.
Fans are invited to a free evening of fun at Charles Koch Arena and a sneak preview of the WSU men's and women's basketball teams at WSU's annual Shocker Madness season kickoff event. The event will also include announcements for individual Shocktoberfest awards and the winning team over the overall trophy. Shocker Madness is a signature event of Shocktoberfest and you won't want to miss it!
A clear bag policy will be in effect. No tickets required. Admission is free.
Shocktoberfest
Use the links below to learn more about how you can be part of the Shocktoberfest celebration!