Save the date for UT Martin Family Weekend. Details below the photo

Save the date for UT Martin Family Weekend!

September 26-28, 2025

UT Martin is excited to invite students and their families to campus for Family Weekend 2025. Activities will begin on Friday, September 26th with a Food Truck Night featuring local food trucks, music, and games at Festival Park in Downtown Martin. Saturday, September 27th will feature the annual Donuts with Deans event, tailgate party, and UTM Football vs. Southeast Missouri. The weekend will wrap up on Sunday with brunch in the Skyhawk Dining Hall.

Registration to attend Family Weekend is not required, but some events do have an admission cost. Information on pricing and the full schedule is provided below.

Event Pricing

Family Weekend T-Shirt (Pre-Order Only)

  • $15 Each
  • Sizes Adult Small – 3XL
  • Orders close on September 12th, 2025
  • All orders are pickup only. No items will be shipped.
  • Link Coming Soon!

Family Weekend Bundle - $30 per person – (Pre-Order Only)

Includes:

  • (1) $5 Voucher for Friday Night Food Trucks
  • (1) General Admission Football Game Ticket
  • (1) UTM Family Weekend T-Shirt
  • Orders close on September 12th, 2025
  • All orders are pickup only. No items will be shipped.
  • Link Coming Soon!

Sodexo BBQ Luncheon

Saturday, September 27th, 2025 – 11:00am – 1:00pm

  • Join us in the dining hall for this BBQ luncheon!
  • Meal plans accepted for all UTM Students.
  • Door Price:
    • $TBA +tax for Adults
    • $TBA +tax for Children (12 and under)

UTM Football vs. Southeast Missouri

Saturday, September 27th, 2025

  • $20 General Admission tickets are available at the gate.
  • UTM students are admitted for free.

Family Weekend Brunch

Sunday, September 28th – 10:30am – 1:30pm

  • Skyhawk Dining Hall in the University Center
  • Meal plans accepted for all UTM Students.
  • Door Price:
    • $TBA +tax for Adults
    • $TBA +tax for Children (12 and under)
Full Schedule

Friday, September 26th, 2025

TimeLocationEventCost to Attend
4:00pm to 8:00pmCity of Martin Public LibraryFamily Weekend Check-In. Pick up your Family Weekend T-Shirts and Bundles 
4:00pm to 8:00pmDowntown Martin - Festival ParkFood Truck Night. Enjoy dining from a variety of local food trucks and playing games in Festival Park in downtown Martin. Featuring DJ - Trip C! Free $5 Food Voucher to the first 300 students!!Pay at each Food Truck. $5 voucher included in Family Weekend Bundle.
6:00pmDowntown Martin Festival Park StageFamily Weekend Welcome. Join us in celebrating Family Weekend and the 125th Anniversary of UT Martin.Free
6:30pmDowntown Martin Festival Park StageSkyhawk Bingo and Games. Join the UTM Student Life staff for a high-energy bingo game and more!Free

Saturday, September 27th, 2025

TimeLocationEventCost to Attend
8:00am to 9:30amDowntown Martin 101 Main StreetMartin Farmer's Market. Explore local vendors of produce, baked goods, and more!Free
9:30am to 11:00amUniversity Center Duncan BallroomDonuts with Deans.Come and Go Event (Pick up your Family Weekend Bundle/T-Shirts). Visit with the UT Martin Academic Deans while enjoying donuts and coffee.Free
9:30am to 11:00amUniversity Center 2nd Ballroom LobbySkyhawk Academic Showcase. Explore research and projects led by UTM Students.Free
11:00am to 1:00pmUniversity Center Dining HallSodexo BBQ Luncheon. Pulled Pork, BBQ Chicken and all the fixings!Meal plans accepted for UTM Students. Door Price: Adults: TBA Kids: TBA
1:00pm to 3:00pmUniversity Center Duncan BallroomSevere Weather Symposium. Learn everything you need to know about severe weather! From watches to warnings to how to prepare and stay safe. Join UTM Meteorology students for this informative and engaging session.Free
3:00pm to 4:15pmUniversity Center Watkins AuditoriumComedy Hypnosis Show with Dale K Dale K has hypnotized over 1 million people in his career. Don’t miss this hilarious and engaging hour with Dale K!Free
4:30pm to 6:00pmHardy Graham StadiumTailgate Party (Pick up your Family Weekend Bundle/T-Shirts). Prepare for kick-off of the UTM/SEMO game with music, free pizza, mini-golf, soccer pool, and more games.Free
6:00pmHardy Graham Football StadiumKickoff – UT Martin vs. Southeast Missouri Football Game. Go Skyhawks!$20 at Gate. UTM Students admitted free.

Sunday, September 28th, 2025

TimeLocationEventCost to Attend
10:30am to 1:30pmSkyhawk Dining Hall - University CenterFamily Weekend Brunch. Enjoy brunch in the dining hall with your student.Pay at the door. Price: TBA
Local Lodging Options
For a list of local lodging options, visit our Where to Stay webpage.