Illinois College Homecoming 2026 :: October 9 - 10, 2026
Mark your calendar for another True Blue Forever Homecoming!
We can't wait to welcome alumni, friends and family back to the Hilltop. In the meantime, stay connected to IC's social media so you don't miss future Homecoming announcements, pictures and more.
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Homecoming 2026 Schedule of Events - Check back regularly for updates!
Thursday, October 8
- Student Follies Talent Show :: 8 p.m. :: Rammelkamp Chapel
Friday, October 9 :: Spirit Day :: On Fridays We Wear Blue
- Visit the IC Store :: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. :: Caine Student Center
- Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting :: 3 p.m.
- 50th Class Reunion for the Class of 1976 :: 5 to 7 p.m. :: Jacksonville Country Club
- Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony :: 5:30 p.m. :: Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center
- Alumni Wine and Cheese Reception :: 7 to 9 p.m. :: Twisted Tree Music Hall (1601 East Morton Avenue, Jacksonville)
Saturday, October 10
- Breakfast with the Blueboys :: 8 to 9 a.m. :: Cummings Dining Hall, Caine Student Center
- Golf with IC Alumni :: 9 to 11 a.m. :: K's Creek Golf Club
- Illinois College Homecoming Parade :: 10 a.m.
- Illinois College Society Parade Seating :: 10 a.m. :: Lincoln Hall Parking Lot
- Alumni Swim Meet :: 11 a.m. :: Coultas Natatorium, Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center
- Visit the IC Store :: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. :: Caine Student Center
- Alumni Choir Rehearsal :: 10:45 p.m. :: Rammelkamp Chapel
- Homecoming Celebration Luncheon :: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. :: Homecoming Celebration Tent
- Blueboys Football vs. Grinnell College :: 12 p.m. :: Green Athletic Field, England Stadium
- Illinois College Varsity Club Viewing Areas :: 12 p.m. :: True Blue Lounge (tent north of Green Athletic Field) and Bruner Classroom 3140 (2nd Floor)
- Tent Party and Family Activities :: 12 to 3 p.m. :: Homecoming Celebration Tent
- Reunions for the classes of 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021 :: 1 to 3 p.m. :: True Blue Lounge, tent north of Green Athletic Field
- Reunions for Classes of 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976, 1971, 1966 and 1961 :: 3 to 4:30 p.m. :: Barnes House
- Lady Blues Tennis vs. Grinnell College :: 3 p.m. :: Bellatti Tennis Complex
- Literary Society Cozies and Huddles :: Various Times and Locations
- Blueboys Soccer vs. Knox College :: 4:30 p.m. :: Green Athletic Field, England Stadium
- Lady Blues Soccer vs. Knox College :: 7 p.m. ::Green Athletic Field, England Stadium
Decisions about inclement weather will be made on an event-by-event basis. Announcements of changes or cancellations will be made on the Illinois College social media channels.