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2026 Schedule of Events
This is a tentative schedule and is subject to change.
MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY
MULTI-DAY EVENTS
Door Decorations on Display
Monday, Sep. 28 – Sunday, Oct. 3
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 28
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.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
Shocker Build-a-Friend
Tuesday, Sept. 29 | 11 a.m. (while supplies last)
Two Locations to Choose From
- RSC 1st Floor
- Ablah Library
Cost: Free to students with WSU ID
Stop by to DIY your own stuffed bear with custom Shocktoberfest t-shirt. This event is exclusive to WSU Students, limit one per student. Available while supplies last.
CanStruction
Tuesday, Sept. 29 | 3 p.m.
Rhatigan Student Center
The CanStruction design competition features student organizations using canned and non-perishable goods to build structures based on the Shocktoberfest theme "Building on Tradition." Items used to build the structures are donated to the Shocker Support Locker. Any group may participate and student groups competing in the Spirit Competition will earn points towards the Shocktoberfest Trophy.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
Bonfire
Wednesday, September 30 | 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.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1
Shocker Pride Nationwide: Celebration of the Arts
Thursday, Oct. 1 | 4 - 6 p.m.
Ulrich Musem of Art - Outdoor Patio
Cost: Free
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
Wu's Birthday Bash
Friday, Oct. 2 | 5 - 7 p.m.
Braeburn Square
Cost: Free admission
Wu's Birthday Bash celebrates the nation's coolest mascot! Enjoy deals from our vendors, food trucks, face painting, 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. 2 | 6 p.m.
Charles Koch Arena
Cost: Free to students w/ WSU ID
Bring the energy and pack the stands for a night built just for Wichita State students. Students in attendance will have the chance to enter an exclusive lottery to win 1 of 200 limited-edition Shockers snapback hats, available only at Shock Block Night.
Magician Jack Kelly
Friday, Oct. 2 | 8 p.m.
CAC Theater
Cost: Free to students w/ WSU ID, $5 for Faculty/Staff and $8 General Public
Jack Kelly is a nationally recognized magician who has been featured on The CW, NBC, FOX, and Kiss 95.1. Jack appeared on the hit primetime show Penn and Teller: Fool Us, where he won season 11 by fooling the legendary magic duo, becoming one of the youngest in series history to achieve this feat.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
Parent & Family Meeting
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 9 a.m.
Rhatigan Student Center
Family Weekend Brunch
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 10 a.m. - Noon
Shocker Hall Dining
WSU Softball v. McLennan CC (exhibition)
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 1 p.m.
Eck Stadium
Cost: Admission is free for WSU students with Shocker ID and $5 at the gate for the general public.
Watch the Shocker Softball Team take on regional foes at Wilkins Stadium as part of its fall exhibition schedule. Fall contests will be 10 innings and feature situational scoring.
Brew Market
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 3 - 6 p.m.
Wichita State University - Corbin Education Center
Cost: Free admission
Enjoy an afternoon on-campus filled with food, drink, and crafts from your favorite local vendors. This family friendly campus experiences will feature music, breweries, food trucks and fun activities for Shockers of all ages!
Want to be a vendor? Learn more
Shocktoberfest Parade
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 4 p.m.
Wichita State University Campus
Cost: Free
Everyone is invited to attend the 2026 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.
Shocktoberfest
Use the links below to learn more about how you can be part of the Shocktoberfest celebration!