Sarasota-Manatee Teach-Out Site 2026 Events
Monday
October 12
Tuesday
October 13
Wednesday
October 14
Thursday
October 15
Friday
October 16
Fall for Ananda Farm
Sunday, October 11 | 1:00 - 8:00 PM | Ananda Farms
Get into the Homecoming spirit with a fall adventure to the Ananda Farms Pumpkin Festival
with SG! Enjoy seasonal activities, live entertainment, festival food, and photo opportunities
while connecting with fellow Bulls ahead of Homecoming Week. Meet SG there!
rise and rally
Monday, October 12 | 8:00 - 11:00 AM | Rotunda
Rise, rally, and rep your Bull pride! Start Homecoming Week with a delicious breakfast, good vibes, and plenty of USF spirit as we get ready for an unforgettable week of Homecoming fun!
Sponsored and brought to you by the Office of Student Engagement
herd vs herd field day
Monday, October 12 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM | Courtyard
It’s Herd vs. Herd—may the best Bulls win! Put your skills, speed, teamwork, and Bull spirit to the test in an action-packed Homecoming field day!
Open to USF students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Already have your Herd? Sign your team up to compete! No team? No problem—register to be placed on a team or show up the day of and we’ll find you one!
For more information: sar-studentengagment@usf.edu
taco tuesday & tailgating
Tuesday, October 13 | 12:00 - 3:00 PM | Fishbull
Get game-day ready at Taco Tuesday & Tailgating, a Homecoming collaboration with CAB,
Office of Student Engagement (OSE) and New Student Connections (NSC)! Enjoy tacos
while showing off your Bull pride with DIY activities including Homecoming bracelets,
game-day signs, pumpkin painting, and tie-dye shirts. Come create, connect, and get
ready to cheer on the Bulls!
transportation to Rocky's Regatta
Wednesday, October 14 | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | Meet at Rotunda
Cheer on your fellow Bulls as they race across Bayboro Harbor in an exciting USF St. Petersburg tradition! Enjoy high-energy kayak races, music, food, giveaways, and plenty of Bull spirit along the waterfront.
Transportation will be leaving at 2pm.
BULLs CONNECTIONS: HERD - STUDENTS, ALUMNI & OPPORTUNITIES
Wednesday, October 14 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM | Rotunda
Find additional Homecoming events at the Sarasota-Manatee Teach-Out site on BullsConnect!
transportation to homecoming concert
Thursday, October 15 | 6:00 - 11:00 PM | Meet at Rotunda
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music and Bull pride! Celebrate Homecoming with Fetty Wap and special guest Jay Sean live at the Yuengling Center!
Student tickets are FREE but must be claimed through FEVO. USF Sarasota-Manatee will provide transportation to and from the concert for students only. Secure your ticket, grab your seat on the bus, and get ready for Homecoming!
Learn how to confirm your seat on BullsConnect.
Transportation will be leaving at 6 pm.
transportation to Carni-bull & Parade
Friday, October 16 | 4:00 - 11:00 PM | Meet at Rotunda
Celebrate Homecoming at USF Tampa’s Carni-Bull & Parade! Cheer on the Bulls during the Homecoming Parade, then enjoy an evening of carnival rides, food, activities, and plenty of USF spirit!
Learn how to confirm your seat on BullsConnect.
Transportation will be leaving at 4 pm.
Bulls Blitz to the homecoming game
Saturday, October 17 | 4:00 PM | Meet at Rotunda
Get ready for game day! Student Government is providing the Bulls Blitz to the USF Homecoming Game against Kent State! Ride with fellow Bulls, bring the energy, join in on the tailgating, and cheer on USF as we close out Homecoming Week with some serious Bull pride!
Learn more about student tickets to the game.
Transportation will be leaving at 4 pm.
Explore all Homecoming events for 2026 on BullsConnect!