Dining Events

Spoiler Alert: We like to have fun! Providing special events throughout the year is just one way we make dining fun and memorable.
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At University Dining, we're offering more than just delicious food, we also offer special events throughout the year! These events include the traditional Great Stout Cookout, Thanksgiving and holiday dinners in the fall with an assortment of other delicious and creative meals throughout the academic year. Take a look at our upcoming events, and discover what's happening at University Dining. Don't forget to come hungry! 

Annual Dining Events

Theme night/special meals are hosted in the Merle Price Student Commons and North Point Cafeteria.

  • Great Stout Cookout | Tuesday, September 9
  • Pizza & Wings | Wednesday, October 22
  • International Week | Friday, October 31
  • Halloween | Week of November 17
  • Thanksgiving Feast | Tuesday, November 18
  • Holiday Feast | Wednesday, December 11
  • Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14
  • Mardi Gras | Tuesday, February 17
  • Around the World Meal | Tuesday, April 14

Annual Stout Buffets

Buffet meals are hosted in the UW-Stout Memorial Student Center. Presented by University Catering on campus. 

Stout Proud Picnic

Saturday, October 11, 2025 11:30 am - 1:30 pm in the Memorial Student Center Concourse

Oktoberfest Buffet

Join us for the annual Oktoberfest Buffet and dine on a variety of German favorites. Tuesday, October 21 - 11am-1pm

Holiday Buffet

Perfect for large groups, the Holiday Buffet is a noon buffet held in the Memorial Student Center December 2, 11am-1pm.

Fall Graduation Buffet, December 20

Celebrate your graduate with our elegant graduation buffet. Held conveniently at the Memorial Student Center.