2026 Viking Days Event Schedule
Thursday, Oct. 8
STUDENT EVENT
Float Planning | 7-8:30 p.m. | Wagoner Kitchen, Wagoner Hall
Student organizations are invited to plan their float for the annual Viking Days parade.
Thursday, Oct. 15
STUDENT EVENT
Get to Know Your Royals | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Hamre Recital Hall, Fryxell Humanities Center
Join us for the new Royalty Lip Sync Battles, where the royals will introduce themselves and showcase their lip sync talents before Viking Days begins!
Monday, Oct. 19
STUDENT EVENT
Viking Days Kick-Off | 6-8 p.m. | Elmen Center
Help us kick off the week of Viking Days — a long-time homecoming tradition featuring glow-in-the-dark dodgeball, yard games, food and prizes.
STUDENT, ALUMNI, COMMUNITY EVENT
Art Gallery Exhibition: 'Identity // Identify: Interdisciplinary Printmaking of Gracie Korstjens '24' | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Eide/Dalrymple Gallery
Gracie Korstjens' practice interrogates the Western impulse to capture, categorize and exhaustively “know” the natural world. Instead of wielding knowledge as a tool for reduction, their work is an attempt to cultivate a space of co-presence — a visual language that respects the irreducibility of things.
Tuesday, Oct. 20
STUDENT, ALUMNI, COMMUNITY EVENT
Sailing Into Service | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Back Alley, Morrison Commons
Augustana will be giving back to the community by partnering with Serving and Learning Together (SALT) and Letters of Love to provide tie blankets, handmade letters and painted rocks for the greater Sioux Falls community. SoDak Soda will be providing gourmet soft drinks throughout the event!
STUDENT, ALUMNI, COMMUNITY EVENT
Art Gallery Exhibition: 'Identity // Identify: Interdisciplinary Printmaking of Gracie Korstjens '24' | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Eide/Dalrymple Gallery
Gracie Korstjens' practice interrogates the Western impulse to capture, categorize and exhaustively “know” the natural world. Instead of wielding knowledge as a tool for reduction, their work is an attempt to cultivate a space of co-presence — a visual language that respects the irreducibility of things.
Wednesday, Oct. 21
STUDENT, ALUMNI & RETIREE EVENT
Viking Feast | 5-7 p.m. | Elmen Center
Join us for a long-held Viking Days tradition of enjoying a meal together at the Viking Feast, featuring the Augie Bowl and music from the Augustana Jazz Band, as well as inflatables, caricature artists and more!
STUDENT, ALUMNI, COMMUNITY EVENT
Coronation Ceremony | 7 p.m. | Elmen Center
Join at Coronation as the Augustana University crowns its Viking Days Royalty!
STUDENT, ALUMNI, COMMUNITY EVENT
Art Gallery Exhibition: 'Identity // Identify: Interdisciplinary Printmaking of Gracie Korstjens '24' | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Eide/Dalrymple Gallery
Gracie Korstjens' practice interrogates the Western impulse to capture, categorize and exhaustively “know” the natural world. Instead of wielding knowledge as a tool for reduction, their work is an attempt to cultivate a space of co-presence — a visual language that respects the irreducibility of things.
Thursday, Oct. 22
STUDENT EVENT
Float Building | 5-9 p.m. | Viking Days Tent in Our Savior’s Lutheran Parking Lot
Student organizations will have the opportunity to work on building/decorating their floats for the Viking Days parade.
1976 ALUMNI EVENT
50th Reunion Pre-Gathering | 5:30-9 p.m. | Melvern Halversen Atrium, Fryxell Humanities Center
The Class of 1976 is invited to join their classmates in celebrating their 50th reunion with an informal gathering. Matthew Whitaker, Augustana's artist-in-residence will be present to perform live piano music during the celebration. Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be provided.
→ Registration is required, $25.
STUDENT, ALUMNI, COMMUNITY EVENT
Augustana Theatre Performance: 'Straw Boy' | 7:30 p.m. | Edith Mortenson Center Theatre
→ Tickets are available at augie.edu/TheatreTickets.
STUDENT, ALUMNI, COMMUNITY EVENT
Art Gallery Exhibition: 'Identity // Identify: Interdisciplinary Printmaking of Gracie Korstjens '24' | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Eide/Dalrymple Gallery
Gracie Korstjens' practice interrogates the Western impulse to capture, categorize and exhaustively “know” the natural world. Instead of wielding knowledge as a tool for reduction, their work is an attempt to cultivate a space of co-presence — a visual language that respects the irreducibility of things.
Friday, Oct. 23
ALUMNI EVENT
Milestone Reunion Social | 9-10 a.m. | Back Alley, Morrison Commons
Alumni from class years ending in '1 and '6 are invited to come to campus with their friends and classmates! Caramel rolls, coffee and juice will be provided. This event is free.
1976 NURSING ALUMNI EVENT
Class of 1976 Nurses Gathering | 9-10:30 a.m. | Froiland Science Complex | Joyce Nelson Classroom 264
Nursing graduates from the Class of 1976 are invited to gather and reminisce over coffee and rolls. This event is free.
1976 ALUMNI EVENT
Honor Guard Luncheon | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Our Savior's Lutheran Church (909 W. 33rd St.)
Class of 1976 alumni and those who have already celebrated their 50th class reunion are invited to join us as we induct the Class of 1976 into the Honor Guard, recognize the 2026 cohort of Honorary Alumni and hear about campus updates from Augustana President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin.
1976 ALUMNI EVENT
50th Reunion Memorial Service | 2 p.m. | Chapel of Reconciliation
The Class of 1976 is invited to join their classmates and share memories of classmates who have passed away. A formal church service, led by pastors from the Class of 1976, will be held. All are welcome.
1976 ALUMNI EVENT
50th Reunion Campus Tour | 3 p.m. | Meet at the Ole Statue
The class of 1975 will receive tours of campus from Augustana students.
STUDENT, ALUMNI & COMMUNITY EVENT
Rendezvous Presentation: Norway | 4 p.m. | Back Alley, Morrison Commons
Augustana international students share presentations on their home countries. Hosted by the De & Dave Knudson Center for Global Engagement and Augustana International Club (AIC), this event is free and open to the public.
STUDENT, ALUMNI & COMMUNITY EVENT
Viking Soccer vs. St. Cloud State | 4 p.m. | Morstad Field
Official Visit, Viking Days, Alumni Weekend
→ Tickets are available at goaugie.com/tickets.
1976 ALUMNI EVENT
50th Reunion Dinner | 5:30-11 p.m. | Holiday Inn City Centre-Downtown (100 W. 8th St.), Falls West Room
The Class of 1975 is invited to join their classmates and celebrate their 50th class reunion. Reunion memory books will be distributed at this event and a class photo will be taken before dinner is served. A presentation of the Class of 1976 Scholarship will take place with Augustana President Stephanie Herseth Sandlin, who will share brief remarks.
STUDENT EVENT
Mat O’Neill, Mentalist | 7 p.m. | Hamre Recital Hall, Fryxell Humanities Center
The Viking Days Committee is thrilled to welcome back Mat O’Neill to campus. His interactive mentalist performance will leave you questioning the limits of what is possible. Join us for free food, chances to win prizes and a celebration with friends.
STUDENT, ALUMNI, COMMUNITY EVENT
Augustana Theatre Performance: 'Straw Boy' | 7:30 p.m. | Edith Mortenson Center Theatre
→ Tickets are available at augie.edu/TheatreTickets.
STUDENT, ALUMNI, COMMUNITY EVENT
Augustana Art Gallery Reception: 'Identity // Identify: Interdisciplinary Printmaking of Gracie Korstjens '24' | 7-9 p.m. | Eide/Dalrymple Gallery
Korstjens' practice interrogates the Western impulse to capture, categorize and exhaustively “know” the natural world. Instead of wielding knowledge as a tool for reduction, their work is an attempt to cultivate a space of co-presence — a visual language that respects the irreducibility of things.
Saturday, Oct. 24
STUDENT, ALUMNI, COMMUNITY EVENT
Pancake Feed | 8-10:30 a.m. | Ordal Dining Hall, Morrison Commons
The Augustana Advancement Office is hosting a favorite homecoming tradition before the parade — the pancake feed. This event is free.
STUDENT, ALUMNI, COMMUNITY EVENT
Hamre Bell Tower Dedication | 9:30 a.m. | Torness Rasmussen Plaza, Chapel of Reconciliation
Join us in dedicating the newest addition to Augustana's campus — the Hamre Bell Tower.
STUDENT, ALUMNI, COMMUNITY EVENT
Viking Days Parade | 10:30 a.m. | Augustana's Campus
→ Enter the parade and view the parade route at augie.edu/parade.
STUDENT, ALUMNI, COMMUNITY EVENT
Viking Football vs. Southwest Minnesota State | 1 p.m. | Kirkeby-Over Stadium
The Viking Marching Band will perform at halftime!
→ Tickets are available at goaugie.com/tickets.
ALUMNI EVENT
Vikings Reunite & Alumni Achievement Awards | 6:30-10:30 p.m. | Midco Arena
All Augustana alumni are invited to celebrate! Highlights include recognizing Augustana's 2026 Alumni Achievement & Horizon Award recipients, as well as celebrating the successful complection of Phases I & II of our Viking Bold journey.
→ This event is free, but registration is encouraged.
STUDENT, ALUMNI, COMMUNITY EVENT
Augustana Theatre Performance: 'Straw Boy' | 7:30 p.m. | Edith Mortenson Center Theatre
→ Tickets are available at augie.edu/TheatreTickets.
STUDENT, ALUMNI, COMMUNITY EVENT
Art Gallery Exhibition: 'Identity // Identify: Interdisciplinary Printmaking of Gracie Korstjens '24' | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Eide/Dalrymple Gallery
Gracie Korstjens' practice interrogates the Western impulse to capture, categorize and exhaustively “know” the natural world. Instead of wielding knowledge as a tool for reduction, their work is an attempt to cultivate a space of co-presence — a visual language that respects the irreducibility of things.
Sunday, Oct. 25
STUDENT, ALUMNI, COMMUNITY EVENT
Viking Days Worship | 10 a.m. | Chapel of Reconciliation
Wrap up our Viking Days celebration with a worship service.
STUDENT, ALUMNI & COMMUNITY EVENT
Viking Soccer vs. Minnesota State | 1 p.m. | Morstad Field
Alumni Recognition
→ Tickets are available at goaugie.com/tickets.
STUDENT, ALUMNI, COMMUNITY EVENT
Augustana Theatre Performance: 'Straw Boy' | 2:30 p.m. | Edith Mortenson Center Theatre
→ Tickets are available at augie.edu/TheatreTickets.
STUDENT, ALUMNI, COMMUNITY EVENT
Augustana Orchestra Fall Concert | 7:30 p.m. | Hamre Recital Hall, Fryxell Humanities Center
Enjoy the Augustana Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Chris Unger and the Augustana Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Ioana Galu.
→ For more information, contact the School of Music.
STUDENT, ALUMNI, COMMUNITY EVENT
Art Gallery Exhibition: 'Identity // Identify: Interdisciplinary Printmaking of Gracie Korstjens '24' | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Eide/Dalrymple Gallery
Gracie Korstjens' practice interrogates the Western impulse to capture, categorize and exhaustively “know” the natural world. Instead of wielding knowledge as a tool for reduction, their work is an attempt to cultivate a space of co-presence — a visual language that respects the irreducibility of things.