Family Weekend
September 26-28, 2025
Family Weekend gives you the chance to experience Austin Peay and get a feel for what it’s like to be a Governor. You can expect a fun filled weekend with activities for the whole family!
Our schedule kicks off Friday, September 26th with a football pep rally and activities geared toward showing your student's experience at APSU. Saturday is all about the Govs- you included! First, you will start your day with brunch. Following brunch, check out the Family FUN Fair that will include engaging activities for all ages. Of course, the main event, our APSU Govs Football game! Help us cheer on the Govs as they play Utah Tech.
On Sunday, the fun doesn't stop. We have coordinated with local businesses to provide coupons and specials for our APSU students and families. Check out all the community has to offer before you head to the Mudbowl. A nearly two decades old tradition, the Mudbowl, hosted by the Student Government Association, is a huge volleyball tournament hosted in two feet of mud. Join us as we celebrate those willing to get muddy as we enjoy food trucks, music, and more.
We can't wait to show you a glimpse into APSU this September. Our tentative schedule and registration will open by April 15th. We will offer a $5/ticket discount purchased prior to June 1st and after this point a $5/ticket discount will be offered for those purchasing on an orientation day!
Check out our 2024 Family Weekend Schedule:
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Check-in
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Food Truck Friday
Experience APSU
Whether attending an open lecture or painting the spirit rock, a campus tradition,
check out what your student has been up to while at APSU.
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Open Lecture by Dr. Melissa Kates and Dr. Katerine Woods on Women Pop Icons and the Science of Leadership
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Planetarium talk at APSU's Robert F. Sears Jr. Planetarium (limited availability)
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sibling Tours with the Office of Admissions
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Paint Your Spirit Rock @ the Spirit Rock
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Custom Game Day Button Making
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Downtown Reception
7:00 p.m. Prince tribute band @ Downtown at Sundown
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Check-in
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Involvement Brunch
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Family FUN Fair
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Campus Showcase (More info here)
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tailgate
6:00 p.m. APSU vs. Alabama A&M
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Interdenominational Service
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Connect with Clarksville
12: 45 p.m. APSU Ice Hockey vs. Eastern Kentucky (Tickets can be purchased here)
TBD Mudbowl