Hobo Day

Hobo Day Mark your calendars for the "Biggest One-Day Event in the Dakotas!" on October 24, 2026! Make Hobo Day a part of your SDSU legacy by getting involved!

Hobo Day has been South Dakota State University's beloved homecoming tradition since 1912. Hobo Day will be October 14, 2023!

HOBO DAY COMMUNITY!! We couldn’t be more thankful & grateful for all of the support we received from you today🥹💙 We have...
09/11/2026

HOBO DAY COMMUNITY!! We couldn’t be more thankful & grateful for all of the support we received from you today🥹💙 We have officially met all of our
challenges!

Hobo Week will be the BEST WEEK EVER!

We are so excited to share more info about all of our events very soon🤭 Hobo Day is only 44 days away!

HOBO DAY COMMUNITY!! We couldn't be more thankful & grateful for all of the support we received from you today🥲💙We have ...
09/11/2026

HOBO DAY COMMUNITY!! We couldn't be more thankful & grateful for all of the support we received from you today🥲💙We have officially met all of our challenges! Hobo Week will be the BEST WEEK EVER!

We are so excited to share more info about all of our events very soon🤭 Hobo Day is only 44 days away!

We cannot thank you enough for your support so far!! We are halfway to completing our challenges! 🤭🥳 Every donor (regard...
09/10/2026

We cannot thank you enough for your support so far!! We are halfway to completing our challenges! 🤭🥳 Every donor (regardless of amount) makes a HUGE impact!

Come join the Hobo Day Committee tonight from 5-8 pm at the Yellow & Blue Block Party to celebrate how amazing the Jackrabbit community is! We can't wait to see you there!

Interested in contributing to the tradition?!
⭐ Click the link in our Linktree (found in our Instagram bio!)
⭐ Click "Give Now"
⭐Enter the amount
⭐ Enter your details
⭐CELEBRATE because YOU are what makes Hobo Day possible!

09/10/2026

The Hobos are BACK for another amazing !!

Your support and generosity today will make October 24 the best Hobo Day yet! We can't wait to continue the tradition and see you all there!!

Interested in contributing to the tradition?!
⭐ Click the link in our Linktree (found in our Instagram bio!)
⭐ Click "Give Now"
⭐Enter the amount
⭐ Enter your details
⭐CELEBRATE because YOU are what makes Hobo Day possible!

Presenting our challenges!! Each challenge we complete unlocks a gift that will help us continue all of our beloved Ho...
09/10/2026

Presenting our challenges!!
Each challenge we complete unlocks a gift that will help us continue all of our beloved Hobo Day traditions! Your support would mean the world to us!

Interested in contributing to the tradition?!
⭐ Click the link in our Linktree (found in our Instagram bio!)
⭐ Click "Give Now"
⭐Enter the amount
⭐ Enter your details
⭐CELEBRATE because YOU are what makes Hobo Day possible!

One Day for State is TOMORROW!Which also means that Hobo Day is right around the corner😏‼️YOU are what makes Hobo Day su...
09/09/2026

One Day for State is TOMORROW!
Which also means that Hobo Day is right around the corner😏‼️

YOU are what makes Hobo Day successful, and your generosity tomorrow means that Hobo Day 2026 will carry on the tradition we all know and love!

If you are interested in donating tomorrow, the link will be in our Instagram bio, or you can find us by searching "onedayforstate.org"

Calling all student orgs! Fantastic Float applications for Hobo Day are officially OPEN! If you have a FANTASTIC float i...
09/09/2026

Calling all student orgs! Fantastic Float applications for Hobo Day are officially OPEN! If you have a FANTASTIC float idea but need a boost, apply for the Fantastic Floats program to make your creation even more amazing. Sign up by September 25 for your chance to participate!

All parade application links (including Fantastic Floats) can be found in our Instagram bio!

Attention Hobo Day community!! 🗣🗣Student & community entry applications are now open for the 2026 Hobo Day Parade! Show ...
09/08/2026

Attention Hobo Day community!! 🗣🗣

Student & community entry applications are now open for the 2026 Hobo Day Parade! Show off your amazing float & be a part of the tradition!

Applications close September 25, so be sure to sign up!

Registration links can be found in our Linktree, which is in our Instagram bio!

Happy first day of fall semester! We hope you had a great meet state weekend and are ready to meet new friends & learn c...
08/24/2026

Happy first day of fall semester! We hope you had a great meet state weekend and are ready to meet new friends & learn cool things! 🐰⭐️

If you see a committee member on campus be sure to say hi! We love chatting about hobo day! 🙂‍↕️

Last, but certainly not least... please give a warm welcome to Kinley Grove! Kinley truly brings that iconic Hobo Day so...
08/23/2026

Last, but certainly not least... please give a warm welcome to Kinley Grove! Kinley truly brings that iconic Hobo Day sound to the parade, as she is our amazing Bands Coordinator!

Kinley can't wait to see the streets packed with people and excitement on parade morning! It is truly something you don't want to miss!

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