CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Austin Peay State University’s annual Homecoming celebration will run from Monday, Oct. 19 through Saturday, Oct. 24.

The theme this year is “Red Tie Affair.” For additional information on Homecoming events, as well as registration and ticket information, visit www.apsu.edu/student-life/aphomecoming.

Saturday, Oct. 24

The main event of this year’s Homecoming takes place, as APSU football hosts nationally ranked Jacksonville State University. Kickoff time is scheduled for 4 p.m. at Governors Stadium.

Homecoming Parade starts at 10 a.m. At noon, the 2015 Alumni Awards Lunch will be held in the Morgan University Center Ballroom. Tickets are $25 per person. Advance reservations required by Wednesday, Oct. 21. Before the game Governors will gather on the links for the 37th Annual Homecoming Golf Tournament, The event begins at 10 a.m. and is $60 per person.

To cap off the evening, the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) will present its Homecoming Step Show at 7:30 p.m. in the Foy Fitness Center.

Monday, Oct. 19

T-shirts give away at 11 a.m. in the Morgan University Center plaza. Fight song competition is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Foy Fitness Center. A bonfire and announcement of the Homecoming court taking place immediately after in the Dunn Bowl.

On Tuesday, Oct. 20

The Morgan University Center will host a Red Tie Food Drive to benefit the APSU SOS Food Pantry. At 7 p.m. that evening, the AP Apollo 2015 talent contest takes place in the Foy Fitness Center.

Thursday, Oct. 22

A Campus Cookout & Red Tie Giveaway will be at 11 a.m. in the Morgan University Center Plaza. Throwback Thursday Mystery Event starts at 12:30 p.m. in the Morgan University Center Plaza. Later that evening, at 4 p.m. in the Intramural Fields, students will compete in the Governator Competitions.

Internationally recognized music duo MKTO, featuring special guest Muddy Magnolias, rocks the Foy Fitness Center at 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 23

Pep rally and Soulfest kick off at 11 a.m. in the Morgan University Center Plaza.

Capping off the evening is the Block Party in the “Alley,” from 8-11 p.m. in Strawberry Alley, downtown Clarksville. Tickets are $3 per person, with wrist band and first beverage included in price. Must be 21 and over, and show a valid I.D.

For more information on any or all events, contact APSU Student Life and Engagement at 931-221-7431 or Alumni Relations Office, 931-221-7979 or 1-800-264-2586.