Topper Fest
New this year, WKU Athletics’ Fan Fest is set to merge with Topper Fest, bringing its traditional breadth of activities to South Lawn on the same night, including children’s activities, student-athlete autograph sessions and giveaways!
The beginning of the fall semester always provides us with a time of renewal, excitement and celebration. WKU Community, to celebrate our collective efforts and launch the new academic year, let's get together on South Lawn for our third annual Topper Fest! New this year, WKU Athletics’ Fan Fest is set to merge with Topper Fest, bringing its traditional breadth of activities to South Lawn on the same night, including children’s activities, student-athlete autograph sessions and giveaways.
Each WKU faculty and staff member will receive two free drink tickets (with WKU ID). Enjoy great food from Aramark and local food truck vendors.
- Local vendors
- Free T-shirts for the first 2,000 guests
- Football, Volleyball & Soccer Autographs
- Appearance by Big Red
- Petting Zoo hosted by WKU Department of Agriculture and Food Science
- Surplus sale hosted by WKU Football
- Team posters available
- Inflatables, yard games, & more
Live entertainment will feature The Downtown Band, Voted "Top 10 Live Party Band in the United States."
Enjoy a fireworks show presented by PNC Bank to cap the night. Fireworks show begins at dark.
Friday, August 18 @ 5:30 p.m.
WKU South Lawn
5:30PM
Topper Fest begins
5:30PM-6:30PM
Autographs with the WKU Hilltoppers
6:30PM-7:30PM
Autographs with the WKU Hilltoppers
Dark
Fireworks show presented by PNC Bank begins at dark
Students attending M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan will join the event at 6 p.m.
Fireworks show begins at dark.
Admission and parking are free. Parking is available in Parking Structure 2.
For more information, contact WKU Campus & Community Events.
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