Our Pride. Our Passion. Come Home to StFX!!
October 3 - 5, 2025
Online Registration is NOW OPEN!
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Main Schedule of Events
Please check back often as we finalize events and update the schedule.
EVENT | TIME | WHERE | TICKET PRICE |
FRIDAY | |||
| Registration | 9:00 am-9:00 pm | 2nd Floor, Charles V. Keating Centre | |
| Alumni Association AGM | 10:30am | Room 1018, Charles V. Keating Centre | |
| Golden Grad Mass | 11:00am | StFX University Chapel | |
| Golden Grad Lunch | 12:00pm | MacKay Room, Bloomfield Centre | $27 |
| Campus Walking Tour | 2:00pm | The Keating Centre Main Lobby | |
| Golden Grad Dinner - photographer will be onsite starting at 4:30 to take headshots. | 5:00pm - Reception 6:00pm - Dinner | MacKay Room, Bloomfield Centre | $65 |
| Class of 1985 Dinner | 5:30pm - Reception 6:30pm - Dinner | Keating Centre Conference Rooms | $65 |
| 1980 Class Event | 6:00pm | Pipers Pub | |
| 2015 Class Event | 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Candid Brewery | |
| X-Men Football vs. Acadia Axemen | 7:00pm | StFX Stadium | Tickets can be purchased at GoXGo.ca or at the StFX Box office located in The Keating Centre (starting July 14, 2025) |
| Taps & Taste Featuring The East Enders | 8:00pm | Main Arena, Charles V. Keating Centre | $45 (tickets to be purchased in advance) |
SATURDAY | |||
| Coady Institute Alumni Breakfast | 8:00am | Dennis Hall, Markin Global Complex | |
| Homecoming Fun Run | 8:00am Registration 9:00am Run | Amelia Saputo Centre Lobby | Registration is by donation to support Kevin's Corner. |
| Registration | 9:00am -7:00pm | 2nd Floor, Charles V. Keating Centre | |
| Alumni Awards of Excellence | 10:00am | Schwartz Auditorium, Gerald Schwartz School of Business | |
| Blue & White Tailgate | 12:30pm - 4:00pm | Chapel Square | Join alumni, students, and members of the Antigonish community to celebrate Homecoming! With music by Antigonish's own Fairmount Road, games, and food trucks. Free to attend! Dress in your best Blue & White! |
| 1980 Lunch | 12:00pm | Morrison Hall | |
| Library Open House | 12:30pm | Angus L. Macdonald Library | In celebration the the 60th anniversary of The Angus L. Macdonald Library. |
| X-Women's Rugby vs. Acadia Axewomen | 2:00pm | StFX Stadium | Join us for the Ceremonial Kick-off with members of all our celebrating years! StFX Stadium, tickets can be purchased on GoXGo.ca( starting July 14, 2025) |
| MSB Tea | 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Gilmora Hall | A chance to reunite with Alumni with a special connection to Mount St. Bernard. |
| Class of 1965, 60th Reunion Reception | 5:30pm | TBD | |
| Welcome Home Dinner and Dance featuring Private Society | 6:00pm - Reception 7:00pm - Dinner | Main Arena, Charles V. Keating Centre | $75 |
SUNDAY | |||
| Farewell Breakfast | 9:00am – 11:00am | Morrison Hall | $17 |
| X-Women Soccer vs. Acadia Axewomen | 1:00pm | StFX Stadium | Tickets can be purchased on GoXGo.ca (starting July 14, 2025) |
| X-Men Soccer vs. Acadia Axemen | 3:30pm | StFX Stadium | Tickets can be purchased on GoXGo.ca (starting July 14, 2025) |
| Alumni Mass | 11:00am | StFX Chapel | For other Faith Related groups & services in Antigonish – Click Here |
Student-Focused Events
EVENT | TIME | WHERE | DETAILS |
THURSDAY | |||
| Senior Class Trivia presented by the StFX Alumni Association | 7:00pm | Conference Rooms - Charles V. Keating Centre | |
FRIDAY | |||
| X-Men Football vs. Acadia Axemen | 7:00pm | StFX Stadium | Tickets can be purchased at GoXGo.ca or at the StFX Box office located in The Keating Centre |
| Taps & Taste Featuring The East Enders | 8:00pm | Main Arena, Charles V. Keating Centre | $45 (tickets to be purchased in advance) |
SATURDAY | |||
| Homecoming Fun Run | 8:00am Registration 9:00am Run | Amelia Saputo Centre Lobby | Residences can put in a team of 4. Registration is by donation to support Kevin's Corner. |
| Blue & White Tailgate | 12:30pm - 4:00pm | Chapel Square | Featuring food trucks, Fairmount Road, dunk tank, carnival games, face painting. Free to attend! |
| Blue and White @ Night | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Chapel Square | Live music, food trucks and carnival games |
SUNDAY | |||
| Town clean up | TBC | TBC | Organized by McKenna Centre Leaders |
| X-Women Rugby vs. SMU Huskies | 2:00pm | StFX Stadium | |
| Women's Lacrosse vs. SMU | 6:00pm | StFX Stadium | |
Homecoming Ticket Info
EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
Golden Grad Chowder Luncheon – For the classes of 1975 and earlier.
A cherished Homecoming tradition, the Golden Grad Chowder Luncheon is one of the first events of the weekend and serves as a warm welcome back to the campus for our most distinguished alumni. This gathering celebrates the enduring connection between StFX and its Golden Graduates, feature a classic East Coast chowder lunch.
Golden Grad Dinner – A dinner to honour the class of 1975.
The Golden Grad Dinner is a signature Homecoming event that celebrates alumni marking 50 years or more since their graduation from StFX. Held in honour of the Class of 1975 and earlier, this special evening features a formal dinner, remarks from university leadership, and a warm atmosphere of reflection, connection and celebration.
Class of 1985 Dinner – Celebrating the legacy of the Class of 1985 along with friends.
Taps & Taste - Enjoy Antigonish Brewers: Candid, Half Cocked, Burnside Brewing Company, and Coldstream Distillery for a tasting style event with food pairings by Sodexo. For those who enjoy a glass of wine, don't worry, there will be something for you too! Entertainment by the energetic folk-rock cover band from Halifax, NS, the East Enders!
Blue & White Tailgate - Gather together to get ready for the X-Women Rugby game vs. Acadia! Join alumni, students, and the wider Antigonish community for games, face painting, food trucks and more, with music by local band, Fairmont Road.
Welcome Home Dinner & Dance - A Homecoming classic, featuring a keynote speech from StFX President & Chancellor, Dr. Andy Hakin and do not forget your dancing shoes, as this year we are excited to have Cape Breton’s Private Society joining us!
Farewell Breakfast - Join us for one last meal together at meal hall before you leave campus!
BRACELET DETAILSYOUNG ALUMNI BRACELET - $99.00 (for graduates from 2020-2025) includes:
BRONZE BRACELET - $150.00 (for graduates from 1976-2019) includes: *(Best for most grads looking to enjoy the key events)*
CLASS OF 1985 BRACELET - $180.00 (For graduates from 1985 and friends joining from other years that plan to attend the '1985 Dinner) includes:
GOLD BRACELET - $180.00 (Only for Class of 1975 and their guest - celebrating their 50th reunion) includes:
PLATINUM BRACELET - $210.00 (For alumni and friends who graduated prior to 1975) includes:
Individual Event Tickets
If you have any questions about Homecoming bracelets or event tickets, please the Alumni Office at 902-867-2186 or email alumni@stfx.ca. |
Contact
Xavier Hall
4545 Alumni Crescent
Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Canada
