Fall Family Weekend

Please join us for Fall Family Weekend, an annual event that serves as an opportunity for parents and families of Auburn University students to attend campus activities during the fall semester. Fall Family Weekend will be held September 13-15, 2019. All Auburn family members are invited to experience student life, as well as discover a wide variety of offerings on campus and in the Auburn community.

Many campus departments and local businesses work together to make Fall Family Weekend a great event for you and your family. In addition to a tailgate hosted by Parent & Family programs, there will be many other ways for families to explore Auburn’s campus and community.

Fall Family Weekend Ticket Information

Tickets to attend the Auburn University Parents’ Association tailgate will be on sale Monday, July 29 through Sunday, September 8. We will send an email to all Parents’ Association members on July 29 with further instructions on how to purchase tickets.

Fall Family Weekend Schedule

A full schedule of events will be posted on Monday, July 29.

Hotel Information

We will have a customized hotel booking site for families to utilize soon! In the meantime, check out the options below.

Auburn and Opelika Tourism Bureau

During gameday weekends, Auburn and Opelika hotels can fill up fast. In case you have trouble finding a room, check out the surrounding areas that are convenient to travel to and from.

Phenix City, AL (34.0 miles)
Columbus, GA (36.2 miles)
Lake Martin/Alexander City, AL (38.9 miles)
LaGrange, GA (43.3 miles)
Montgomery, AL (54.1 miles)

Campus Partnership and Community Sponsorship Information

For Campus Partnership and Community Sponsorship information, please contact Parent & Family Programs at parent@auburn.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the cost of the ticket cover?

The ticket gives you admittance to the Auburn University Parents’ Association tailgate on Saturday, September 14 with a meal and non-alcoholic beverages. There will also be fun activities throughout the tailgate, live music, and time to meet other Auburn families. Because Fall Family Weekend is a campus-coordinated event, a portion of this cost also goes towards the marketing of Fall Family Weekend. Regardless of age, the ticket for the tailgate is $25. This helps offset the costs for Auburn University students to attend for free.

Do I receive a physical copy of my ticket in the mail?

No. You will pick up your Fall Family Weekend tickets at check-in. Information regarding the check-in process will be available closer to the event date.

Where should I stay?

During gameday weekends, Auburn and Opelika hotels can fill up fast. In case you have trouble finding a room, check out the surrounding areas that are conveniently accessed from the Fall Family Weekend location.
Phenix City, AL (34.0 miles)
Columbus, GA (36.2 miles)
Lake Martin/Alexander City, AL (38.9 miles)
LaGrange, GA (43.3 miles)

Where should I park?

Guest parking information will be available closer to the event date.

I am planning on bringing an elderly grandparent. Are there special accommodations?

Accessible parking is available on game day. We will pubilish this informatio as it is posted. Gameday weekends are crowded, and campus can be difficult to navigate. We recommend bringing a wheelchair or a motorized scooter for those guests to have trouble walking long distances.

Can my student’s younger sibling attend?

Of course! There are tons of family-friendly events for your student’s sibling to attend throughout the entire weekend. Please note that a ticket will have to be purchased for siblings as well.

Should I purchase my student a football ticket?

This is completely up to you! The student section of Jordan-Hare stadium is blocked off from general seating. If you would like for your student to sit with you during the game, we recommend purchasing a ticket for them, or plan on meeting up after the game. Please note at that football tickets are a separate purchase from Fall Family Weekend event tickets.

It is also my students’ fraternity/sorority family weekend. Can I attend both?

Most certainly! We always recommend comparing the schedule of events to see if it is feasible to attend both. Tickets for Fall Family Weekend will be on sale through September 8, so you have plenty of time to weigh your options.

Is there a refund policy?

Tickets can be refunded in full through 5:00 p.m. Central Time on Monday, September 9. After this date, all sales are final. Because a final number must be turned into the caterer for the tailgate, all meals are purchased at this time and no ticket may be refunded.

Last modified: February 21, 2019