Tarleton State University

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Locations

  1. Homecoming 2024

    1. L.V. Risinger Memorial Bonfire

      Friday, October 11
      6:00 PM Shuttle Service Begins
      8:00 PM Bonfire Lighting
      11:00 PM Shuttle Service Ends
      Tarleton Agriculture Center

      Shuttle Pick Up/Drop Off Locations: Campus Rec and Stephenville City Park.

      Clear bag policy will be enforced.

      No outside food or drinks are permitted on shuttles or on-site.

      A tradition started during the 1920's, the burning of the bonfire takes place on Friday evening of Homecoming week. The Plowboys organization is responsible for building and guarding the bonfire. The Homecoming Court is recognized during the festivities. The bonfire has been dedicated to L.V. Risinger, acclaimed defender of the bonfire during the air raid of 1939. Mr. Risinger died in 1994.