Homecoming location changes

Posted Sep. 29, 2015 at 4:59 p.m.

BOONE—Due to inclement weather, three Friday night homecoming events at Appalachian State University have been moved from outdoor locations to the Holmes Convocation Center.

Events that will now be held in the Holmes Convocation Center are AppToberfest (which includes the alumni beer garden) starting at 6:30 p.m., the kazoo band contest starting at 7:30 p.m. and Spirit Under the Stars (which includes a live band, food, inflatables and the homecoming pep rally) starting at 8:30 p.m.

In addition, the homecoming parade has been canceled due to potentially severe weather.

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As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.