Bucktoberfest 2026

🦌 Bucktoberfest: A 4-Day Celebration of Buck Spirit!

📅 October 19–22📍 Washington State College of Ohio Campus

Get ready, Bucks! Bucktoberfest is back with four days of campus fun, friendly competition, and Buck pride. From great food and exciting games to trivia and our annual Buck Hunt, there's something for everyone. Grab your friends, dress up for the daily themes, and join us as we celebrate the Buck community all week long!

🌭 Day 1: Buck Wild Campus Cookout & Camo Day

📅 Monday, October 19🕚 11:00 AM–12:30 PM📍 Main Building (Front Entrance)

Kick off Bucktoberfest with a classic campus cookout! Enjoy delicious food, music, and time with friends while celebrating the start of an exciting week. Wear your favorite camouflage gear for Camo Day and show off your Buck spirit.

🏅 Day 2: Buck Olympics: Who Will Lead the Herd? & Green & White Day

📅 Tuesday, October 20🕚 11:00 AM–12:30 PM📍 Main Building (Commons/Cafeteria)

Ready to go for the gold? Join us for Buck Olympics, where you'll compete in a variety of fun, Olympic-inspired challenges that test your teamwork, coordination, and speed. Whether you're aiming for victory or just looking to have fun with friends, everyone is welcome to participate. Don't forget to wear your green and white and represent the Bucks!

🧠 Day 3: The Big Top Buck Bash & Neon Day

📅 Wednesday, October 21🕚 11:00 AM–12:30 PM📍 Main Building (Commons/Cafeteria)

Come one, come all to the Big Top Buck Bash! 🎪🎟️ Step right up for carnival games, exciting challenges, and plenty of chances to win fun prizes! Stop by, test your skills, and join us for a day of homecoming fun under the big top! 🎡✨

🦌 Day 4: Buck Hunt & Decades Day

📅 Thursday, October 22🕚 11:00 AM–1:00 PM📍 Hidden across campus • Redeem at the Center for Student Success (Library Building)

Finish Bucktoberfest with one of our favorite traditions—the Buck Hunt! Search campus for five hidden wooden bucks placed throughout campus. Once you've found one, bring it to the Center for Student Success in the Library Building to claim your prize.

It's also Decades Day! Dress in the style of your favorite decade—from the roaring '20s to the groovy '70s, the neon '80s, the iconic '90s, or the early 2000s. Show off your creativity as we wrap up Bucktoberfest with plenty of fun and Buck spirit!

🎉 How to Participate

• Dress Up: Participate in each day's dress-up theme and show off your Buck pride.
• Share Your Spirit: Post a photo on social media using #Bucktoberfest26 for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card each day.
• Join the Fun: Participate in the Campus Cookout, Buck Olympics, Buck Trivia, and the Buck Hunt.
• Win Prizes: Compete in games and activities throughout the week for exciting prizes and bragging rights.
• Celebrate Together: Meet new people, make lasting memories, and enjoy a week filled with Buck spirit.

For more information, contact the Center for Student Success at CSS@wscc.edu or 740-568-1913.

Let's make Bucktoberfest 2026 a celebration to remember. We can't wait to see you there, Bucks! 🦌💚