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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 departments are on display around campus through Monday, October 5. Decorations celebrate Shocker pride with the vision of "Building on Tradition." Awards will be announced at Shocker Madness.
- Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honoros College | Shocker Hall, Building A | Located inside Shocker Hall, on the first floor, across from the information desk
- IDP Procurement | John Bardo Center, Room 323
- Office of Student Accommodations & Testing | Shocker Success Center, Room 118
- Shocker Career Accelerator | Marcus Welcome Center - Millie Marcus Annex, Room 320
- Student Engagement & Belonging | Rhatigan Student Center, Room 216
- TRIO Student Support Services | Shocker Success Center, Room 307
- Veteran Upward Bound & Veteran Student Support | Grace Wilikie Building, Room 320
Honoring 100 Years of Health Services
Monday, Sep. 28 – Sunday, Oct. 3
Rhatigan Student Center, 1st Floor - Cadman Art Gallery
Cost: Free
Since 1926, Student Health Services has evolved alongside Wichita State, providing generations of students with access to healthcare, health promotion, resources and support throughout their academic journeys. As the department marks its 100th anniversary, you are invited to view a historical archive exhibit on display in the Rhatigan Student Center Cadman Art Gallery. Join us during Shocktoberfest for a 100th anniversary open house at the Student Wellness Center (Steve Clark YMCA) from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, and then look for us in the parade at 4 p.m.!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Shocktoberfest Kick-off
Thursday, Sep. 24 - | 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 - CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN
Tuesday, Sept. 29 | 3 p.m.
Shocker Hall Courtyard
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 - RAIN UPDATE BELOW
Wednesday, September 30 | 7 p.m.
Braeburn Square
Cost: Free
Revel in the spirit of Shocktoberfest with WSU Cheer, Marching Band, a few of your favorite athletes, and meet the Shocktoberfest Court. 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.
RAIN PLAN: Activities and music will relocate inside Social Tap. Join us for school pride, food, and a special performance by our very own Shock Rock.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1
Shocker Pride. Nationwide. Celebrate the Arts : RAIN UPDATE BELOW
Thursday, Oct. 1 | 4 - 6:30 p.m.
Ulrich Museum of Art - Outdoor Patio
Join us for Shocker Pride. Nationwide. Celebrate the Arts, a spotlight on the creativity, talent and innovation that define the university’s vibrant arts community.
This free, come-and-go event invites students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends to connect, explore and show their Shocker pride while enjoying live performances, interactive experiences and artistic discovery. Enjoy free event t-shirts while supplies last, live music, student performances, student art sale, museum tours, a digital art experience, steamroller printmaking demonstration, cash bar, and complimentary nibbles.
This event serves as the College of Fine Arts' centennial celebration and includes remarks at 4:15 p.m., by Marie Bukowski, dean of the College of Fine Arts. Whether you stay for a few minutes, or the entire evening, celebrate the arts and the creative spirit that makes Wichita State unique.
RAIN PLAN: Performances and activities will move inside to the McKnight Arts Center Atrium and Ulrich Museum of Art
Cost: Free
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
Wu's Birthday Bash
Friday, Oct. 2 | 5 - 7 p.m.
Braeburn Square
Cost: Free admission
Celebrate WuShock's Birthday with a free drink from tickled Pick and cupcake from Small Cakes Cupcakery. Dinner is included with registration. Redeem your voucher at one of our participating restaurants/food truck. Additional games and activities including face painting, balloon art and caricatures
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. Free Admission with wristband received at registration. All guests will enter at the main entrance to Koch Arena.
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. Enter free with wristband
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
Parent & Family Meeting
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 9 a.m.
Rhatigan Student Center
Free Admission
Not sure what resources are available to your student? Want to learn how to get connected? Stop by the Parent and Family Meeting for information on how WSU Serves Your Shocker! The meeting is hosted by Alicia Newell, Assistant Vice President for Retention & Assessment.
Family Weekend Brunch
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 10 a.m. - Noon
Shocker Hall Dining
Breakfast is included in registration and includes a special menu for our family weekend guests.
WSU Softball v. McLennan CC (exhibition)
Saturday, Oct. 3 | 1 p.m.
Wilkins 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.
WSU Baseball v. Kansas City 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.
Come to Eck Stadium to see the 2026-27 Shocker Baseball Team take on regional foes on its fall exhibition schedule.
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 beverages from your favorite local vendors. The Shocktoberfest Brew Garden + Fan Fest, in partnership with Shocker Athletics, will fill the Corbin Education Center fountain area with music, breweries, food trucks and fun activities for the whole family!
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.