UT Martin is excited to invite students and their families to campus for Family Weekend 2025.
Activities will begin on Friday, September 26th with the Dr. Henry Parker Speaker series featuring Michele Norris, followed that evening by a Food Truck Night featuring local food trucks, music, and games at Festival Park in Downtown Martin.
Saturday, September 27th will feature the annual Donuts with Deans event, a Severe Weather Symposium, Comedy Hypnosis Show, tailgate party, and UTM Football vs. Southeast Missouri with a fireworks show to follow the game.
The weekend will wrap up on Sunday with brunch in the Skyhawk Dining Hall.
Event Pricing
Family Weekend T-Shirt (Pre-Order Only)
- $15 Each
- Sizes Adult Small – 3XL
- Orders close on September 12th, 2025
- All orders are pickup only. No items will be shipped.
- Order Family Weekend T-Shirts Here
Family Weekend Bundle - $30 per person – (Pre-Order Only)
Includes:
- (1) $5 Voucher for Friday Night Food Trucks
- (1) General Admission Football Game Ticket
- (1) UTM Family Weekend T-Shirt
- Orders close on September 12th, 2025
- All orders are pickup only. No items will be shipped.
- Order Family Weekend Bundles Here
Dr. Henry Parker Speaker Series Luncheon
Includes:
- Event: Luncheon and Speaker Presentation
- Speaker: Michele Norris
- Location: University Center Ballroom
- Doors Open at 11:00am – Luncheon begins at 11:30am
- Price: No cost to attend, however registration is required: Register Here
- Dr. Henry H. Parker Speaker Series Website
Sodexo BBQ Luncheon
Saturday, September 27th, 2025 – 11:00am – 1:00pm
- Join us in the dining hall for this BBQ luncheon featuring pulled pork, BBQ chicken, baked beans, corn on the cob and more!
- Meal plans accepted for all UTM Students.
- Door Price:
- $10.70+tax per person
UTM Football vs. Southeast Missouri
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
- $20 General Admission tickets are available at the gate.
- UTM students are admitted for free.
Family Weekend Brunch
Sunday, September 28th – 10:30am – 1:30pm
- Skyhawk Dining Hall in the University Center
- Meal plans accepted for all UTM Students.
- Door Price:
- $TBA +tax for Adults
- $TBA +tax for Children (12 and under)
Full Schedule
Friday, September 26th, 2025
| Time | Location | Event | Cost to Attend |
| Doors Open at 11:00am – Lunch begins at 11:30am | University Center Ballroom | Dr. Henry Parker Speaker Series - - Featuring best selling author Michele Norris. – Enjoy lunch and this engaging presentation. | No cost to attend, but registration is required on the Dr. Henry H. Parker Speaker Series Website |
| 4:00pm to 8:00pm | City of Martin Public Library | Family Weekend Check-In - - Pick up your Family Weekend T-Shirts and Bundles | |
| 4:00pm to 8:00pm | Downtown Martin - Festival Park | Food Truck Night - - Enjoy dining from a variety of local food trucks and playing games in Festival Park in downtown Martin. | Pay at each Food Truck. $5 voucher included in Family Weekend Bundle. |
| 6:00pm | Downtown Martin Festival Park Stage | Family Weekend Welcome - - Join us in celebrating Family Weekend and the 125th Anniversary of UT Martin. | Free |
| 6:30pm | Downtown Martin Festival Park Stage | Skyhawk Bingo and Games - - Join the UTM Student Life staff for a high-energy bingo game and more! | Free |
Saturday, September 27th, 2025
| Time | Location | Event | Cost to Attend |
| 8:00am to 9:30am | Downtown Martin 101 Main Street | Martin Farmer's Market - - Explore local vendors of produce, baked goods, and more! | Free |
| 9:30am to 11:00am | University Center Duncan Ballroom | Donuts with Deans - - Come and Go Event (Pick up your Family Weekend Bundle/T-Shirts) - - Visit with the UT Martin Academic Deans while enjoying donuts and coffee. | Free |
| 9:30am to 11:00am | University Center 2nd Ballroom Lobby | Skyhawk Academic Showcase - - Explore research and projects led by UTM Students. | Free |
| 11:00am to 1:00pm | University Center Dining Hall | Sodexo BBQ Luncheon - - Pulled Pork, BBQ Chicken, baked beans, corn on the cob and more! | Meal plans accepted for UTM Students. Door Price: $10.70+tax per person |
| 1:00pm to 3:00pm | University Center Duncan Ballroom | UTM Severe Weather Awareness Day -- Get prepared for severe weather season! Learn the difference between watches and warnings, discover how to stay safe, get preparation tips, and meet the experts. This informative event brings together professionals from the National Weather Service, television meteorologists, and emergency management officials, hosted by UTM Meteorology. | Free |
| 3:00pm to 4:15pm | University Center Watkins Auditorium | Comedy Hypnosis Show with Dale K - - Dale K has hypnotized over 1 million people in his career. Don't miss this hilarious and engaging hour with Dale K! | Free |
| 4:30pm to 6:00pm | Hardy Graham Stadium | Tailgate Party - - (Pick up your Family Weekend Bundle/T-Shirts) - - Prepare for kick-off of the UTM/SEMO game with music, free pizza, mini-golf, soccer pool, and more games. | Free |
| 6:00pm | Hardy Graham Football Stadium | Kickoff - UT Martin vs. Southeast Missouri Football Game | $20 at Gate. UTM Students admitted free. |
| 9:00pm | Hardy Graham Football Stadium | Post Game Fireworks Show | Free |
Sunday, September 28th, 2025
| Time | Location | Event | Cost to Attend |
| 10:30am to 1:30pm | Skyhawk Dining Hall - University Center | Family Weekend Brunch - - Enjoy brunch in the dining hall with your student. | Pay at the door. Price: TBA |
Local Lodging Options
For a list of local lodging options, visit our Where to Stay webpage.