Fall Family Weekend
The Auburn University Parent & Family Association hosts the Fall Family Weekend tailgate yearly. This event will be held in conjunction with Homecoming on Saturday, September 16, 2023. The tailgate will be from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. before the football game against Samford University at 6 p.m.
In addition to the tailgate, there will be many events across campus that weekend, including the annual Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally on Friday night.
Frequently Asked Questions
Check-In for Fall Family Weekend will occur Friday, September 15 from 2-5 at the Campus Recreation Sportsplex at 811 Lem Morrison Drive and Saturday, September 16 from 11-1 at Cater Hall Lawn.
T-shirts will be provided at the Fall Family Weekend Check-In on Friday, September 15 from 2-5 at the Campus Recreation Sportsplex at 811 Lem Morrison Drive and Saturday, September 16 from 11-1 at Cater Hall Lawn.
If you have not received the football tickets that you purchased through the Fall Family Weekend block of seats, you can contact the Auburn Ticket Office at 844.282.2010, option 1, or ticketsales@auburn.edu. You must provide them with the name and email used for your order.
The Fall Family Weekend ticket admits you to the Auburn University Parent & Family Association’s tailgate with a meal and non-alcoholic beverages. You will also receive a clear bag that can be taken into the stadium.
There will also be fun activities throughout the tailgate, music, and time to meet other Auburn families. Regardless of age, guest tickets for the event are $30. This helps offset the costs for Auburn University students to attend for a reduced amount.
During gameday weekends, Auburn and Opelika hotels can fill up fast. If you have trouble finding a room, check out the surrounding areas conveniently accessed from the Fall Family Weekend location.
Phenix City, AL (34.0 miles)
Columbus, GA (36.2 miles)
Lake Martin/Alexander City, AL (38.9 miles)
LaGrange, GA (43.3 miles)
Gameday at Auburn University is a major event with thousands of attendees, so Parent & Family Programs cannot guarantee parking for any guest. However, Auburn Athletics has provided guidance regarding parking for game day at the following links:
University guests are also encouraged to park in downtown Auburn and surrounding streets. Guests should be prepared to walk during gameday, as the traffic pattern on campus and the surrounding area are altered to accommodate the large number of fans in the area.
Of course! There are many family-friendly events for your student’s sibling to attend throughout the weekend. Please note that a ticket will also have to be purchased for siblings.
Most certainly! We always recommend comparing the schedule of events to see if it is feasible to attend both.
Please note that Fall Family Weekend tailgate is a rain-or-shine event. In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather or other matter beyond the control of Parent & Family Programs, all purchased food will be donated to the Campus Kitchens project to provide meals to food-insecure members of the Auburn campus and community.
All sales are final.
Please note that Fall Family Weekend tailgate is a rain-or-shine event.
In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather or other matter beyond the control of Parent & Family Programs, all purchased food will be donated to the Campus Kitchens project to provide meals to food-insecure members of the Auburn campus and community.
All sales are final.
Guests can work with Auburn Athletics to secure accessible seating inside Jordan-Hare Stadium for the football game.
Parent & Family Programs cannot provide shuttles, mobility chair reservations, or other types of mobility assistance for Fall Family Weekend. The Fall Family Weekend tailgate is in an accessible location on campus, but guests are responsible for their transportation to the venue.
Fall Family Weekend and/or Gameday participation usually involves significant amounts of walking and traversing campus. These events may not be suitable for all guests.
