{"id":28,"date":"2017-12-14T20:06:51","date_gmt":"2017-12-14T20:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/family-fest\/home\/"},"modified":"2026-08-13T16:51:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T16:51:02","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/mac-fest\/","title":{"rendered":"Mac Fest"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Save the Date for Mac Fest, October 9\u201310, 2026!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Join us for a joyful weekend of connection, celebration, and community at Mac Fest! Activities will begin around 1 p.m. on Friday, October 9, and continue through Saturday evening, October 10. Whether you&#8217;re a Macalester alum, current or prospective student, parent or family member, faculty, staff, or friend of the college, there&#8217;s something for everyone to enjoy. <strong>Registration for Mac Fest opens August 20!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"> While our full schedule is still being finalized, here&#8217;s a sneak peek at some featured events to help you start planning your weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Highlighted Events<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday, October 9<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Self-Guided Tours for Families and Alumni<\/strong> \u2014 12:30\u20136 p.m.<br><em>(Including the Tree Tour &amp; Poetry Tour)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Highland Hunt<\/strong> \u2014 1\u20134 p.m.<br><em>Scavenger hunt\u2014find Coo!<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Campus Open Office Hours<\/strong> \u2014 2\u20133:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coo Sculpture Installation Ceremony<\/strong> \u2014 3:30\u20134 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Academic Summer Showcase 2026<\/strong> \u2014 4\u20135:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>M Club Hall of Fame Banquet<\/strong> \u2014 6\u20139 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Theater Performance<\/strong> \u2014 7\u20138 p.m.<br><em>Doors open 6:45 p.m.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Music Concert<\/strong> \u2014 8\u20139 p.m.<br><em>Wind Symphony, Symphony Orchestra, and MacJazz<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday, October 10<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>5K Fun Run\/Walk<\/strong> \u2014 8\u201310 a.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parent Town Hall with President Rivera and Senior Leaders<\/strong> \u2014 10:30\u201311:30 a.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coo on Campus<\/strong> \u2014 11 a.m.\u20132 p.m.<br><em>Welcome back Hartnett, a real visiting Highland cow!<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>M Club Cookout<\/strong> \u2014 11:30 a.m.\u20131 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mac Football vs. Saint John\u2019s<\/strong> \u2014 1\u20133:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Center for Study Away Panel<\/strong> \u2014 1\u20132 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ethics Bowl Demonstration Round<\/strong> \u2014 4\u20135:30 p.m.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Theater Performance<\/strong> \u2014 7\u20138 p.m.<br><em>Doors open 6:45 p.m.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Music Concert<\/strong> \u2014 8\u20139 p.m.<br><em>Asian Music Ensemble, Chorale and Concert Choir, and African Music Ensemble<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And throughout the weekend, enjoy self-guided tours, Athletics alumni get-togethers, sports events, spiritual community services, open houses, gallery hours, and more.<br><br>Please note that events and events times are subject to change. This is not the complete schedule. We\u2019ll continue adding programming through September, so check back soon for the latest updates!<br><br>Email <a href=\"mailto:macfest@macalester.edu\">macfest@macalester.edu<\/a> with questions.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Save the Date for Mac Fest, October 9\u201310, 2026! Join us for a joyful weekend of connection, celebration, and community at Mac Fest! Activities will begin around 1 p.m. on Friday, October 9, and continue through Saturday evening, October 10. 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