Thank you for attending Bearkat Family Weekend 2024! Please check the email you used to purchase your registration for a Bearkat Family Weekend survey to provide feedback on  your experience. 

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WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Bearkat Family Weekend T-shirt & Wristband Access (General Registration)

$12.00/per person (SHSU student must also be included with purchase)

• Bearkat Family Weekend T-Shirt
• Bearkat Family Weekend Wristband
Gives you access to various activities on the schedule such as:

• • Bingo
  • Bearkat Family Weekend Block Party (includes concession food)
  • Covered seating at Bearkat Family Weekend Block Party 
  • Games and bowling in the LSC Kat Klub
  • All other non-ticketed events on schedule

Most activities are first come, first serve seating and/or may have a time-limit associated, if at full capacity.

WE DO NOT ISSUE RETURNS OR REFUNDS

Bearkat Family Weekend Friday Night Picnic

Date: Friday, September 13, 2024
Time: 5:30-7:30PM Come-and-Go

$12.00/per person (SHSU student must also be included with purchase)

Enjoy a picnic dinner, outside on Parker Plaza, in the center of the beautiful SHSU campus, while enjoying an acoustic concert from Houston famous J.B. Barnett.  J.B.'s original music is a fusion of soulful melodies with catchy, witty, and inspiring lyrics.  He also plays a multitude of covers and is often compared to the likes of Jack Johnson, John Mayer, and Jason Mraz.

Friday Night Picnic

• Hawaiian BBQ Pulled Pork (or) Chipotle Citrus Pulled Chicken - Served on a Hawaiian Roll
  Relish Trays (onions, Jalapeno's, Pickles)
• Macaroni & Cheese
• Luau Lava Baked Beans (Hawaiian Style, little sweet, BBQ, Pineapple, and a little spice)
  (regular baked beans available by request)
• Sugar Cookies & Sunset Lemon Cookies

Beverages: Bottled Water & Canned Pepsi Products
Catered by Aramark


WE DO NOT ISSUE RETURNS OR REFUNDS

Bearkat Family Weekend Welcome Breakfast (Saturday)

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
Time: 8:00-10:00AM Come-and-Go

$12.00/per person (SHSU student must also be included with purchase)

SHSU Alumni Association hosts a fun kick-off to the Saturday activities! Come enjoy a delicious breakfast, and learn about exciting opportunities their office supports: including eligibility for the coveted 2024 SHSU Tuition Draw (24 hours of in-state tuition), as well as engagement opportunities for your current student through the Student Alumni Association (SAA). A Bearkat Spirit gear giveaway ($50) will be drawn every 15 minutes, during breakfast! Special guest welcomes from SHSU administrators.

Welcome Breakfast

• Belgian Waffle topped with Crispy Chicken Tenders
• Southern Style Cheesy Eggs
• Hash Browns Potatoes
• Savory Warm Orange Maple Syrup

Beverages: Coffee, Orange Juice, Water
Catered by Aramark

WE DO NOT ISSUE RETURNS OR REFUNDS

Bearkat Family Weekend On-Campus Lunch (Saturday)

Valid, Saturday, September 14, 2024 11am-2pm at Old Main Market

$10.00/per market lunch ticket (no need to include SHSU student if they have a meal plan)

If you do not wish to use your ticket to dine at our buffet, multi-station style markets - you may choose to use your $10 lunch ticket, as a voucher towards $10 value of food items at any open retail food concept on campus.  No cash back or credit will be given if the full value of the voucher is not redeemed.  Anything costing over the $10 balance will be paid by customer.  Retail food concepts on campus scheduled to be open on this day are: Chick-Fil-A, Freebirds World Burrito, Pastabilities.

Ticket/Voucher will only be available for redemption Saturday, September 14, 2024 11am-2pm.  Ticket/voucher will expire after this time.

WE DO NOT ISSUE RETURNS OR REFUNDS.

SHSU Bearkat Football vs. Hawaii

Saturday, September 14, 6:00 PM

Football tickets sold out, as of 9/9/24.

Football Ticket Information:

• Please note that general admission football tickets are in the student section on the east side of the stadium.  If you wish to sit alongside your student where they already have a free ticket, this is what you should purchase.
  
  • If you prefer a different seating option, other than general admission, and want your student to sit with you you will need to purchase them a ticket in your seating section.
• You will receive a receipt for your tickets upon checkout. All football tickets will be digital tickets delivered to the email address provided at checkout 2 weeks prior to the listed game date. For questions or issues regarding football tickets, contact the Bearkat Ticket Office at (936) 294-1729.
• You do not need to purchase a football ticket for your student, as students have free admission to all SHSU athletic events with ticket download.
• Any football ticket questions should be directed to Montel Gardner, Ticket Sales Manager, mxg221@shsu.edu or 936-294-3220.
• If you require ADA seating please contact Montel Gardner directly, so that he may assign you the appropriate seating.
• To ensure that all guests have a safe and enjoyable experience at Bowers Stadium, we have implemented a clear bag policy for the 2023 football season.
  • Approved items for entry include: 
    • 1-gallon plastic freezer bag
    • 12" X 6" X 12" clear plastic bag
    • Clutch with wrist strap (no larger than 4.5" X 6.5" X 1")
  • Prohibited items:
    • Backpacks
    • Fanny packs
    • Camera cases
    • Chairback seats
    • Outside food and drink
    • Artificial noise makers
    • Concealed weapons
    • Umbrella
    • Diaper bags
    • Strollers
    • Any other items deemed dangerous or inappropriate by game staff