Things to do Auburn Homecoming Weekend

2011 Hudson Family Foundation Homecoming Concerts

The Hudson Family Foundation is proud to present Justin Moore, Brantley Gilbert, and special guest Auburn alumni and country music recording star, Drake White for the Inaugural Hudson Family Foundation Concert, November 17, 2011 at the Auburn Arena.

The first of the concerts will begin the evening of Thursday, Nov. 17. Justin Moore and Brantley Gilbert will perform at 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Gates will open at 8:45. Tickets for the concert are $20 and $30 and can be purchased by emailing brenthallgroup@gmail.com.

Luke Bryan will perform Friday, Nov. 18, at the Auburn Arena in a concert beginning at 6:45 p.m. Gates will open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 and $30 to $40. Tickets for this event are available at www.ticketmaster.com. Visit www.hudsonfamilyfoundation.com for all the info!

2nd Annual Auburn University Homecoming Parade
This fun and exciting parade Friday, Nov. 18 will feature ODK Float competition, AU Marching Band, Tiger Paws, AU cheerleaders, AUDM (Auburn University Dance Marathon), Beat Bama Food Drive, and Homecoming Candidates. Head downtown Auburn to see this exciting parade beginning at 5 pm!
 
You're Invited to the SIXTH annual Department of Communication and Journalism Homecoming tailgate and to the 22nd annual journalism/The Auburn Plainsman open house-reunion.

Who:  Journalism, Public Relations, COMM and RTVF majors, and any others; former Auburn Plainsman, WEGL and Eagle Eye staffers; and spouses, relatives and friends of all of the above.
What:  Snacks, good time, good company.
When:  Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, starting two hours before game time and continuing up until 30 minutes before kickoff of the Auburn-Samford Homecoming game.
Where:  We will gather on the lawn in front of Tichenor Hall.

Football, Fans and Feathers

During "Football, Fans and Feathers," visitors learn about the residents of the Southeastern Raptor Center. Hawks, falcons and eagles will be free-flown from flight towers allowing guests to see these raptors flying close.

Admission is $5 each and registration is not required. For school groups of 25 of more, admission is $3 a person. For information about school groups, call (334) 844-6943. Children under three are admitted free. Friday, November 18 at 4 p.m. in the 350-seat Edgar B. Carter Educational Amphitheater on Raptor Road off Shug Jordan Parkway.

Trick or Treat

Did you know Tootsie Rolls were the first wrapped penny candy in America? Now, chocolate candy bars top the list as the most popular candy for trick-or-treaters with Snickers as number one. It's no wonder Halloween candy sales average about 2 billion dollars annually in the United States with all these great area events below!

Fall Festival & Children’s Carnival
What: Come enjoy this safe alternative to Trick or Treating! Children wear costumes and bring a treat bag! Visit with local mascots and enjoy musical entertainment by Route 66. Ages: Children age 12 and under. Come for hayrides, miniature train rides, prizes, games, inflatable giant slide, moon walk, fun with Spiderman dunking booth, fishing booth and apple bobbing and so much more.
Tickets: 25 cents per ticket. Bring everyone out for a great night of food, fun and fellowship!
When: October 25, 6-8pm
Where: W. James Samford Soccer Complex at the Opelika SportsPlex

Oktoberfest
What: Join the Auburn Chamber for a good old fashioned Oktoberfest with authentic German fare! We'll have bratwurst & sauerkraut, German brew and dancing to the sounds of Kidd Blue!
Tickets: $15. Please call the Chamber 334.884.7011 or email tangela@auburnchamber.com by October 20 to make your reservations.
When: October 27, 5:30- 8:30 pm
Where: Technology Park South

OrangeFest 2011
What: OrangeFest 2011 is an annual Trinity Family event open to the entire Opelika/Auburn Community. Free admission, activities and food! Featuring Trunk or Treat! Donations of non-parishable food to benefit the East Alabama Food Bank welcome.
When: October 30, 4-7pm
Where: Trinity United Methodist Church of Opelika, 800 2nd Avenue

5th Annual Howl-o-ween Dog Costume Contest
What: Bring out your pooch in their best dressed costume this Halloween! Registration is from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. in front of Taylor Made Design. Canine Trick or Treating at local downtown merchants will begin at 5:00 p.m. Stores will have special dog treats available. The costume contest begins at 6:00 p.m. Prizes will be given for the best costumes!!! A supporter donation is $10 and allows your canine to walk in the parade. A V.I.P. or “Very Important Pooch” can be registered for $25. This ensures that your pup will be one of the first in line to show off their costume. Pre-registration begins Monday, October 1, 2011 at Taylor Made Designs at 120 S. 8th St.
When: October 31, 5-7 pm
Where: 8th Street and Railroad Avenue, Downtown Opelika

Opelika City Wide Halloween
What: City-wide Trick or Treat Night in Opelika. All Trick-or-Treat activities are for children 12 and under, and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
When: October 31, 5-8pm
Where: Opelika

11th Annual Downtown Trick or Treat
What: Bring your monsters, stars, warriors and clowns to the best party in town. Join us in this excellent alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating. Downtown merchants will provide treats for the children and delightful sounds from our “special” entertainment will fill the night air. Also, don’t miss out on your chance to win the “Best Costume” contest! This event is FREE and parents must accompany their children.
When: October 31, 6-8pm
Where: Downtown Auburn

Win your Auburn vs Florida tickets today!

It's that year again... the year when the Florida Gators roll onto the Plains to play our Auburn Tigers. We don't get to see this game every year, or even every other year sometimes. So in honor of good and healthy competition this year.... we have gotten our paws on some tickets and plan to give them away to YOU.

The Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau is all about giving away tickets and prizes to our loyal fans and followers. So this time, we've put together what we call the Auburn vs Florida Weekend Getaway Package! This package includes two tickets to the game on October 15, overnight accommodations, a gift certificate to one of our Top 10 Eats restaurants and an AU prize pack complete with great Auburn gear!

Since there is only one winner for the weekend getaway package above, we decided we needed more tickets! We have two sets of two tickets to give away for the game as our second giveaway. Register now for your chance to win a pair of tickets to the game along with some great Auburn gear. Again, there are two sets of tickets up for grabs, so this prize will be awarded to two winners.

Rules and conditions: Visit www.aotourism.com/promotions. If you are a new user, you must sign up with a user name and password- this is so we have your information on file to contact you. After you register, choose the promotion you would like to sign up for and follow the instructions on the screen. If you have registered for a promotion with us before just log in, click which prize you would like to register for and follow the instructions from there! You ARE allowed to sign up for both packages. Winner will be chosen at random and will be notified when the contest ends Friday, October 7 at 2 pm. Winner must be able to attend the game or another winner will be chosen. Tickets are not to be sold for profit. Questions? E-mail me news@aotourism.com

Hey, maybe we can beat em by a field goal again?