College of Public Health

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Alumni Commons | Rose Street between Columbia Avenue and Huguelet Drive

Kick off Homecoming Week in true Wildcat style! Join us for an epic block party featuring a live performance by the Commonwealth Band, fun games, FREE food trucks, and exclusive homecoming giveaways — including University of Kentucky sweaters for early arrivals while supplies last! This free event is open to everyone — current students, alumni, faculty, staff, families, friends, and community members are all welcome. Free parking is available in the surrounding lots. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly — we can't wait to celebrate with you! 

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!  

Click here to register.

6-9 p.m. 

Harris Ballroom | Gatton Student Center | 160 Avenue of Champions

Join us for a reception, delicious dinner, and recognition ceremony! Members of the Class of 1976 will receive their pins and be inducted into the Golden Wildcat Society.  

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Class of 1976 Photo 

8:30 p.m. 

Harris Ballroom | Gatton Student Center | 160 Avenue of Champions

Immediately following the induction dinner, we would love to capture a Class of 1976 group photo! Please stick around after the dinner and program to ensure you’re included in the photo. 

Click here to register for FREE General Admission! 🐎 

Keeneland Race Course | 4201 Versailles Rd, Lexington, KY 40510
Head to the most beautiful track in America for a day of racing, UK pride, and unforgettable memories! Cheer on the horses, catch live performances by the UK and snag an exclusive commemorative print created in partnership with celebrated UK alumna and artist Aimee Griffith ('06). With stunning photo opportunities throughout the day and special Winner's Circle events, this is one race day you won't want to miss!

9-11 a.m.
Pick Up at Hilton Lexington Downtown | 369 W. Vine Street

or at 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 either the Hilton Lexington Downtown or King Alumni House to start and end the tour, so please choose on destination. 

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Get ready to cheer at our Tailgate Tent Party! Enjoy tailgate food, along with exciting games, entertainment, giveaways and performances by the UK Cheerleaders and Pep Band. Bus transportation will be provided to and from the hotel. 

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Kroger Field 
1540 University Drive | Lexington, KY 40506 
It's Tigers vs. Wildcats in this SEC matchup against LSU for the 2026 Homecoming game! 

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