Pre-Game Celebration

Get ready for Poet Fest Fan Zone!

Saturday, October 24 • Memorial Stadium • 1-5:30 p.m.

Poet Fest takes over the Homecoming Fan Zone for an afternoon packed with Poet pride, music, food, activities, reunions, and community as we celebrate being back together—and get ready for Poet Football!

What to Expect

Live Music and Entertainment

Live music, dancing, and plenty of Poet spirit.

• DJ keeping the Fan Zone energy going  
• Soul Authority featuring David Ayala ’81

Poet Football and Game-Day Moments 

Build the energy leading into kickoff.

• Parade of Poet Athletes  
• Football Team Tunnel  
• Get up close to the excitement as the Poets prepare to take the field  

Poet Gear and Merch 

• Exclusive Poet merchandise  
• Debut of the Pin Blind Envelopes—available exclusively at Poet Fest while supplies last  

Interactive Poet Activations

Show your Poet pride and create a Homecoming memory.

• Custom Poet gear and creative activities  
• Photo opportunities  
• Poet-themed games and fan experiences  
• Family-friendly activities  

Reconnect and Celebrate

Connect with fellow Poets across generations, communities, and class years.

• All-Society Mixer  
• Affinity Meet-Ups: Alianza de los Amigos, Whittier College Black Alumni Association
• Class Reunions celebrating classes ending in 1s and 6s
• Faithful Friends booth and engagement

Food and Beverages

Grab something to eat, meet up with friends, and enjoy the afternoon.

• Beer Garden (no-host Whittier Brewing)
• Food trucks  
• No-host food and beverage options  

One fan zone. One Poet community. One big Homecoming. 

Whether you're coming back for your reunion, reconnecting with your affinity group, cheering on the Poets, dancing to live music, grabbing some Poet gear, or simply enjoying being back on campus—Poet Fest is where you want to be before kickoff. 

Bring your friends. Bring your Poet Pride.

Welcome back, Poets.

Bring back better.