Our Pride. Our Passion. Come Home to StFX!!
October 2 - 4, 2026
Online Registration is NOW OPEN!
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Main Schedule of Events
Please check back often as we finalize events and update the schedule.
EVENT | TIME | WHERE | DETAILS |
FRIDAY | |||
| Registration | 9:00 am | 2nd Floor, Keating Centre | |
| Golden Grad Mass | 11:00am | University Chapel | |
| Golden Grad Lunch | 12:00pm | Conference Room, Keating Centre | |
| Class of 1975 Phys Ed Reunion | 2:00 pm | The Golden X Inn | |
| StFX Alumni Association AGM | 3:00 pm | TBD | |
| Class of 1991, 1996 & 2001 Reunion | 5:00 pm | The Golden X Inn | |
| Golden Grad Reception & Dinner | 5:00 pm | TBD | |
| Class of 1986 Reception & Dinner | 5:30 pm | TBD | |
| X-Women Rugby vs. Acadia Axewomen | 7:00 pm | StFX Stadium | Tickets (on sale July 15 (10am AST)) can be purchased on GoXGo.ca or at the StFX Box Office located in the Keating Centre. |
| Taps & Taste | 8:00 pm | Keating Centre, Main Arena | |
SATURDAY | |||
| Alumni Breakfast with Coady Institute | 8:00 am | ||
| Homecoming Fun Run | 8:00 am Registration 9:00 am Run | Amelia Saputo Centre Lobby | |
| Registration | 9:00 am | 2nd Floor, Keating Centre | |
| Alumni Awards of Excellence | 10:00 am | Schwartz Auditorium, Gerald Schwartz School of Business | |
| Blue & White Tailgate | 12:00 pm | Chapel Square | Join alumni, students, and members of the Antigonish community to celebrate Homecoming! With music, games, and food trucks. Free to attend! Dress in your best Blue & White! |
| X-Men's Football Game | 2:00 pm | StFX Stadium | Join us for the Ceremonial Kick-off with members of all our celebrating years! Tickets (on sale July 15 (10am AST)) can be purchased on GoXGo.ca or at the StFX Box Office in the Keating Centre. |
| MSB Tea | 2:00 pm | TBD | A chance to reunite with Alumni with a special connection to Mount St. Bernard. |
| Welcome Home Dinner and Dance | 6:00 pm | Keating Centre, Main Arena | |
SUNDAY | |||
| Farewell Breakfast | 9:00 am | Morrison Hall | |
| Alumni Mass | 11:00am | StFX Chapel | For other Faith Related groups & services in Antigonish – Click Here |
| X-Women Soccer vs. Memorial | 1:00 pm | StFX Stadium | Tickets (on sale July 15 (10am AST)) can be purchased on GoXGo.ca or at the StFX Box Office in the Keating Centre. |
| X-Men Soccer vs. Memorial | 3:30 pm | StFX Stadium | Tickets (on sale July 15 (10am AST)) can be purchased on GoXGo.ca or at the StFX Box Office in the Keating Centre. |
Student-Focused Events
EVENT | TIME | WHERE | DETAILS |
THURSDAY | |||
| Senior Class Trivia and Alumni Council Meet & Greet | |||
FRIDAY | |||
| X-Women Rugby vs. Acadia Axewomen | 7:00 pm | StFX Stadium | Tickets (on sale July 15 (10am AST)) can be purchased on GoXGo.ca or at the StFX Box Office located in the Keating Centre. |
| Taps & Taste | 8:00 pm | Main Arena, Charles V. Keating Centre | |
SATURDAY | |||
| Homecoming Fun Run | 8:00 am Registration 9:00 am Run | Amelia Saputo Centre Lobby | |
| Blue & White Tailgate | 12:00 pm | Chapel Square | Featuring food trucks, music, dunk tank, carnival games, face painting. Free to attend! |
| X-Men's Football Game | 2:00 pm | StFX Stadium | Join us for the Ceremonial Kick-off with members of all our celebrating years! Tickets (on sale July 15 (10am AST)) can be purchased on GoXGo.ca or at the StFX Box Office in the Keating Centre. |
SUNDAY | |||
| X-Women Soccer vs. Memorial | 1:00 pm | StFX Stadium | Tickets (on sale July 15 (10am AST)) can be purchased on GoXGo.ca or at the StFX Box Office in the Keating Centre. |
| X-Men Soccer vs. Memorial | 3:30 pm | StFX Stadium | Tickets (on sale July 15 (10am AST)) can be purchased on GoXGo.ca or at the StFX Box Office in the Keating Centre. |
Homecoming Ticket Info
EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
Golden Grad Chowder Luncheon – For the classes of 1976 and earlier.
A cherished Homecoming tradition, the Golden Grad Chowder Luncheon is one of the first events of the weekend and serves as a warm welcome back to the campus for our most distinguished alumni. This gathering celebrates the enduring connection between StFX and its Golden Graduates, feature a classic East Coast chowder lunch.
Golden Grad Dinner – A dinner to honour the class of 1976 and earlier.
The Golden Grad Dinner is a signature Homecoming event that celebrates alumni marking 50 years or more since their graduation from StFX. This special evening features a formal dinner, remarks from university leadership, and a warm atmosphere of reflection, connection and celebration.
Class of 1986 Dinner – Celebrating the legacy of the Class of 1986 along with friends.
Taps & Taste - Enjoy local brewers, wineries, and distilleries for a tasting style event with food pairings by Sodexo. Entertainment by the energetic folk-rock cover band from Halifax, NS, the East Enders!
Blue & White Tailgate - Gather together to get ready for the X-Men Football game vs. Mount Allison! Join alumni, students, and the wider Antigonish community for games, face painting, food trucks and more, with music by 90's alumni band, Tim & the Boys.
Welcome Home Dinner & Dance - Pull up a chair and join the kitchen party!
A chance for Xaverians from every era to gather, celebrate, and enjoy a true East Coast night out. Share a meal, raise a glass, reconnect with old friends, as President Andy Hakin helps us celebrate the spirit of StFX. Then lace up your dancing shoes as Antigonish favourite, Fairmount Road, take the stage and keep the party going.
Dress casual, come hungry, stay late - Welcome home!
Farewell Breakfast - Join us for one last meal together at Morrison Hall before you head home!
BRACELET DETAILSYOUNG ALUMNI BRACELET - $100.00 (for graduates from 2021-2026) includes:
BRONZE BRACELET - $150.00 (for graduates from 1977-2020) includes: *(Best for most grads looking to enjoy the key events)*
CLASS OF 1986 BRACELET - $160.00 (For graduates from 1986 and friends joining from other years that plan to attend the '1986 Dinner) includes:
***Does not include Welcome Home Dinner*** GOLD BRACELET - $200.00 (For Graduates from the Class of 1976 or earlier) includes:
Individual Event Tickets
If you have any questions about Homecoming bracelets or event tickets, please contact the Alumni Office at 902-867-2186 or email @email. |
Registration List
Check back soon for the Registration List!
Contact
Xavier Hall
4545 Alumni Crescent
Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Canada


