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October 2 - 4, 2026, offers a perfect chance for families of first-year students to join us for a weekend of events. Events will include opportunities to meet and interact with other Stout families, engage in academic and recreational activities, and simply enjoy connecting with your first-year students after their first weeks at Stout. It's a great time to check in with your student and connect with other folks who are Stout Proud!
Are you the parent or supporter of a current upperclassman? Welcome back! We would love to see you again at Stout Proud Weekend.
The schedule of events can be found below. Events are still being finalized. Any event with advance registration will have links available soon. Check back often for the latest updates!
Stout Proud Picnic | Saturday, October 3 | 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Join us for our annual Stout Proud Picnic, running at the same time as the carnival. Enjoy dining inside and then head outside for games, music, and fun! Get Tickets Here
- Menu includes:
BBQ Chicken & Pork Chops
Potato Salad
Vegetable Tray
Chips
Cookies
Lemonade
Water- All students and guests need a ticket. Online Tickets close Wednesday September 30@4:30pm Call 715.232.1482 for more information.
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Esports Arena Open House | Library 103
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.| Furlong Gallery | 178 Micheels Hall
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Stoutfitters School Store | Lower Level, Memorial Student Center
3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Free Climb | Stout Adventures Climbing Wall, Sports and Fitness Center
4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. | Welcome & Information Table | Lower Level, Memorial Student Center
- Pick up a coupon book, get your Stout Proud stickers, and review the schedule of events.
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Photo Booth | Lower Level, Memorial Student Center
4:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. | Nintendo Mario Kart Party | Gaming Lab, Library 103
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Dinner | Price Commons Cafeteria
- $5 per guest - Credit Cards & Campus Dining Accounts Accepted
8:00 p.m. | Free Movie Friday: Hoppers | Applied Arts 210
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Menomonie Farmers Market | Wilson Park
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Cornhole | Outdoor Track, Sports and Fitness Center
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Welcome & Information Table | Lower Level, Memorial Student Center
- Pick up a coupon book, get your Stout Proud stickers, and review the schedule of events.
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Stoutfitters School Store | Lower Level, Memorial Student Center
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Academic Buildings Open
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Stout Secrets- Places, People and Moments in Time | Terrace, Memorial Student Center
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Esports Arena open House | 103 Library
11:00 a.m. | Women's Tennis vs UW-Oshkosh | South Tennis Courts
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Button Making | Lower Level, Memorial Student Center
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Stout Proud Carnival | South Lawn
- Music, games, photo booth, caricature artists, balloon artist, and more
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Made@Stout Market | South Lawn
- Made@UW-Stout supports Blue Devil creators, makers, and entrepreneurs by creating pathways to showcase and sell their products while building a stronger sense of community and pride in the creativity, innovation, and talent of our students, faculty, and staff.
- Vendors may accept cash, Venmo, credit or a mixture of payment options.
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Stout Proud Picnic | Ballrooms, Memorial Student Center
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.| Furlong Gallery | 178 Micheels Hall
1:00 p.m. | Stout Football vs UW-Platteville | Don & Nona Stadium
- Tickets available at the door
3:00 p.m. | Stout Trivia | Terrace, Upper Level MSC
5:00 p.m. | Women's Tennis vs UW-Superior | South Tennis Courts
5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Dinner | Price Commons Cafeteria
- $5 per guest - Credit Cards & Campus Dining Accounts Accepted
6:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. | Bingo | Great Hall, Upper Level Memorial Student Center
7:00 p.m. | Karaoke | Terrace, Upper Level Memorial Student Center
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Auto Club Car Show | Lot 14, Bowman Hall
10:00 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. | Canvas Painting & Coffee | Terrace, Upper Level, MSC
- Advanced registration required - RSVP using the links below.
- 10:00 am Terrace, MSC
- 10:30 am Ballroomsm, MSC
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Stoutfitters School Store | Lower Level, Memorial Student Center
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Walk for Paws 2026: Community Festival and Awareness Walkathon | Rassbach Heritage Museum, Menomonie
Over the weekend, we hope you will take advantage of exploring our Menomonie community! Here are some suggested places to visit or do. Visit the welcome booth to hear about some of our favorite places. We will give you an Explore Menomonie Guide and a coupon book!
Govins Farm: Fun fall activities including a pumpkin patch, corn maze, and haunted corn maze
Self-guided Stout Secrets Tour: Walk campus and learn more about works of art, historical landmarks, and buildings.
Menomonie Sculpture Tour: Visit 9 sculptures placed throughout the city of Menomonie.
Explore Downtown: Visit our local retailers, restaurants, and candy store.
Explore the Outdoors: Check out the Devil's Punch Bowl, Red Cedar Trail, or any local park.
Checking In
Upon arriving on campus, please stop by the Memorial Student Center’s Stout Proud Weekend Check-in table. The check-in table will be located on the lower level of the Memorial Student Center (outside of the Involvement Center).
- Starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, this table will be staffed throughout the weekend to welcome you to campus. Stop by and pick up a weekend program, a coupon book, and get your questions answered.
- The welcome table will be open Friday, 4 - 7 pm, and Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm
- Be sure to have your photo taken at our photo booth on Friday, 4 pm – 7 pm, and Saturday during the carnival. We’d love to send you home with a group photo.
Parking
Please park in Lot #29 (located behind Johnson Fieldhouse) and Lot #18 (behind Jarvis Hall). Both lots are near the Memorial Student Center, which is where many events are taking place.
- Both lots are free for guests to use starting at 4 p.m. on Friday and throughout the weekend.
- There is also limited metered parking near the Memorial Student Center on 3rd Street, which is also free starting at 5 p.m. on Friday and through the weekend. See our parking and campus maps for more details.