College of Dentistry

2 – 4 p.m. 
Free 
Alumni Commons | Lexington, KY 
Kick off Homecoming Week in true Wildcat style! Join us in the heart of campus for an exciting block party featuring live music, fun games and homecoming giveaways. Food will be available for purchase from local vendors. This free event is open to everyone – current students, alumni, families and friends are all welcome to celebrate together as we launch our week of Big Blue festivities.

2-4 p.m. 
The Hilton Lexington Downtown | 369 W. Vine Street 
Come check in and grab your welcome bag for the weekend! Whether you’re staying at the Hilton Lexington Downtown or another location, we’ll be in the lobby passing out nametags, welcome bags, itinerary, and any physical tickets you may have purchased. Come say hi!

6-9 p.m. 
Longship Club | Kroger Field | 1540 University Drive 
Join us for a reception, delicious dinner, and recognition ceremony! Members of the Class of 1975 will receive their pins and be inducted into the Golden Wildcat Society. 

7:30 – 8:00 Continental Breakfast in Atrium of Pavilion A 
8:00 – 8:15 Welcome and Annual Alumni Meeting and Scholarship Announcement (Dr. Higginbotham) 
8:15 – 8:30 College Update from UKCD Dean Jeff Okeson – Karpf Auditorium 
8:30 – 9:00 Alumni Board Panel for Class of 2026 – Karpf Auditorium 
9:10 – 10:10 CE led by UKCD Faculty TBA – Karpf Auditorium 
10:10 Tour leaders to take groups over to college for tours (Starts in Pavilion A) 

Time: Gates open at 11:00 a.m. Post time for the first race is 1:05 p.m.  
Limited Reserved Tickets for Phoenix Room available; includes lunch – Limit 2 per alum
 

Free General Admission 
Keeneland Race Course  
4201 Versailles Rd. |Lexington, KY 40510 
Join us for a day of racing and UK pride! Enjoy performances by the UK Alumni Band, cheerleaders and dance team. Look out for appearances by UK legends and special Winner's Circle events. Check back for more information about tickets for this event. 

 

6:30 – 9:00 pm 
Location: Spindletop Hall 
Full Dinner Buffet Included 
Class Photos taken here
Distinguished Alumni Awards Presentation

9 – 11 a.m. 
Free 
Hilton Lexington Downtown | 369 W. Vine Street 
King Alumni House | 400 Rose Street 
Sit back and relax as you view the transformation of campus. The tour will include visits to W.T. Young Library, Gatton Student Center, Wildcat Alumni Plaza as well as many of the newly renovated colleges and buildings across campus. A bus will pick up and drop off at the Hilton Lexington Downtown and King Alumni House to start and end the tour. 
 

9:30 – 11:00 am 
Hosted by Dean Okeson at UK College of Dentistry 

Tailgate will be 3 hours before kickoff (TBA) 
Hosted near Kroger Field 
Includes food and soft drinks 
Cash bar available 
Kids under 12 free

Time TBD 
$150 per ticket 
Kroger Field 
1540 University Drive | Lexington, KY 40506 
It's Longhorns vs. Wildcats in this SEC matchup against Texas for the 2025 Homecoming game! Don't miss halftime at Kroger Field for the crowning of the 2025 UK Homecoming King and Queen! Bus transportation will be provided to and from the Hilton Lexington Downtown, and golf carts will be available to take you to the stadium from the tailgate. 
 

9 a.m. 
Magnolia Room at the Hilton Lexington Downtown | 369 W. Vine Street 
Say goodbye to your fellow Class of 1975 alumni during a breakfast buffet!