Southern Illinois Weekend Guide

4-5 p.m.
OMAA Scholarship Recipient Social
Students receiving scholarships administered by the Alumni Association will gather for ice cream sundaes by Taylor Grocery Catering and a group photo. For more information call 662-915-7375. Triplett Alumni Center

6 p.m.
Thacker Mountain Radio Show
Show on the Square features author Beck Dorey-Stein; music by singer-songwriters Grayson Capps and Amy Andrews. Free. Off Square Books, Courthouse Square

6 p.m.
Celebrating the Arts
Join the Ford Center for the launch of the Capital Campaign for the Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Ticket required. For more information call 662-915-7411. Ford Center

6:30 p.m.
Ole Miss Quarterback Club
Guest speakers are Derek Nix and Carlos Clark. Free pizza provided by Little Caesars. Drawings will be held for door prizes. You must be a member to attend. Non-members can join at omqbclub.com. Library Sports Bar, 120 S. 11th St.

4-6 p.m.
Happy Hour at The Inn at Ole Miss
Guests of The Inn at Ole Miss are invited to attend happy hour featuring beer and spritzers. Cash bar available for non-hotel guests. Complimentary drink tickets provided to hotel guests (one per adult per room) at check-in. For more information call 662-234-2331. The Inn at Ole Miss, Lobby

6:30 p.m.
The Grove closes and will be completely cleared. Click here for gameday tailgating info. and more.

7 p.m.
The Grove opens to tailgaters. Click here for gameday tailgating, parking info. and more.

6:30-10 a.m.
Breakfast
Breakfast available in McCormick Café at The Inn at Ole Miss ($7.95 adults, $4.95  for children 8 and under).

10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Alumni Association Member Zone
Alumni Association members are invited to enjoy refreshments, football and fellowship. Free to active members and children of active members high school age and younger; guests $15 per person. Children must be accompanied by an active adult member. Drawings will be held for door prizes; must be present to win. Click here to check your membership status. Triplett Alumni Center, Butler Auditorium

Noon
Meek School of Journalism and New Media Tailgate
Join journalism alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends for a pregame tailgate. Farley Hall, Front Lawn

12:45 p.m.
Walk of Champions
The Walk of Champions will begin in the Grove, cross University Avenue and make its way to Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on a new, paved path located between Faser Hall and Shoemaker Hall. Please see the Grove map below to learn more about pathways open to pedestrian traffic on gameday. The Grove

1 p.m.
M-Club Room
Open to active M-Club members and guests. Catering by Centerplate. Starnes Center, M-Club Room

3 p.m.
Ole Miss Football: Rebels vs. Southern Illinois
Wear Navy. Be Early. Be Loud. Vaught-Hemingway Stadium

6:30-10 a.m.
Breakfast
Breakfast available in McCormick Café at The Inn at Ole Miss ($7.95 adults, $4.95  for children 8 and under).

7 p.m.
Performance: John Crist – Good Medicine Tour
Comedian and viral video sensation John Crist performs standup comedy. Ticket required. For more information call 662-915-2787. Ford Center

Ole Miss Gameday Information
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