Northwestern State University invites you to join us for Family Day!

Family Day is designed for the members of your family to visit your student’s home-away-from-home! Family Day will be held Saturday, September 30, 2023. Spend time on campus and in the Natchitoches community with your student. Game day activities, a family tailgate party, and Northwestern State football are highlights of the day.

A complete Family Day package includes a ticket to the Northwestern State vs Eastern Illinois game purchased individually. Children three years and older must have a ticket to attend the game. NSU students must have a ticket for the tailgate dinner. Close proximity game day parking will be $10 cash.

Student reservations are required for tailgate dinner and t-shirts. Students will use their current NSU Student ID for admittance to the game.

10:00 AM | Shopping and Dining in Historic Downtown Natchitoches
Enjoy the sites of more than fifty historic homes and buildings, distinct shopping, and outstanding Louisiana dining (on your own). Make sure to check out the Classic Car Show happening downtown on Front Street.

2:00 PM | Family Day Check-In at the NSU Tailgate Field
Check-in at the Family Day Headquarters located on the east side of the Tailgate Field (behind the stadium). Pick up tailgate picnic tickets, game tickets, and t-shirts at this location.

2:30 PM | NSU Family Tailgate Party – Music, Exciting Events & Family Fun!
Tailgate at Turpin Stadium with live music from Chris Breaux, enjoy a variety of novelty acts, games, contests and activities for the entire family.

3:00 – 4:00 PM | Tailgate Picnic
The tailgate meal will include hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad and a drink. Individual dinner tickets may be purchased for $10.

4:30 PM | Pre-Game Pep Rally at the Tailgate Field
Show your Demon Spirit! Performances by the NSU Cheerleaders, Purple Pizazz Pom Line, Demon Dazzlers, and NSU Spirit of Northwestern pep band will get you ready to cheer for the Demons! Enjoy a performance from Free Daps freestyle rappers.

5:30 PM | Pre-Game Show
Family seating will be available on the East Side student section of Turpin Stadium.

6:00 PM | Northwestern State vs Eastern Illinois

For a complete listing of area hotels and bed and breakfast inns, please visit Natchitoches.com.

Several NSU student clubs and organizations will host family day programs during NSU Family Day. Double-check with your student for specific details on fraternity and sorority events, a visit to the residence hall, and other special programs.

Please email the Office of First Year Experience, at fye@nsula.edu.