2021 Alumni Big Game Day Schedule
As a reminder, only fully vaccinated individuals may attend Back to Bates: Alumni Big Game Day this year. Guests must have a legible photo or photocopy of their vaccine card with them while on campus
Full details and guidelines are available in our FAQs. Please contact alumni@bates.edu with further questions.
| Saturday, October 30 | |
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| 8am-4pm | Bates Store is Open Please review information on Visitor Protocols. |
| 10am-5pm | Bates Museum is Open Please review information on Visitor Protocols. |
| 10am-2:30pm | Check In Center Location: Library Arcade Make this your first stop when you arrive on campus to pick up name tags, confirm your registration and attendance, and let us answer any questions you may have about the day’s activities. Also, be sure to enter the raffle for Bobcat superfan gear! |
| 10am-11am | Pop up A Capella Performances Location: Library Quad Tent With performances from Crosstones, Deansmen, Manic Optimists, Merimanders, and TakeNote. |
| 10am – noon | Alumni Meet-Up Location: Library Quad Tent Gather with other Bobcats for warm fall beverages and informal networking. |
| 12:30 – 3:30pm | Bates BrewFestGrill Location: Bardwell Street Tent (along Garcelon Field) Local beer, hard cider, and BBQ = Bobcat Favorites! $20 per person and pre-registration is required. Vaccinated guests 21+ only. Bring current ID for entry. |
| 1pm | Bates vs. Colby Football Location: Garcelon Field Wear your favorite Bates gear and cheer on the Bobcats! |
| Afternoon | Off-Campus Adventures Each year – pandemic or no – alumni enjoy heading off-campus to explore Maine. We’ve compiled a list of local resources for you – from apple picking, and hiking, to shopping. |
| 2pm | Women’s Volleyball vs. Bowdoin College Location: Alumni Gym Guests must follow the spectator policy. Guests unable to provide proof of being fully vaccinated will not be able to enter the venue, including children. |
| 5pm | Bates Theater presents The Luck of the Irish Location: Gannett Theater Tickets required. Please be prepared to show proof of being fully vaccinated (digital image or hard copy of vaccine card, indicating final vaccination completed at least 14 days prior), and to remain masked at all times. Children who are not vaccinated are unable to enter the building. Please find full details regarding visitor protocols. |
| NOTE | Portable restrooms at Leahey Field, Russell Street Field, and Garcelon Field (behind visitor and home bleachers). Open indoor handicap-accessible restrooms are available at Merrill Gym. |