Celebrate Saint Peter DayOctober 12, 2013All day

In honor of the town that has been the home of the College since 1876, Gustavus welcomes all St. Peter residents to campus. It is also Family Weekend at the College, so join many other visitors for a fun day on campus. All events are free, and all ages are welcome.

Swimming and Diving Meet

10 a.m. " 2 p.m.

Lund Center

Gustavus men's and women's swim teams hosts a meet with Gustavus swimming alumni. Includes a renaming/dedication of the Vic Gustafson Pool.

Fall Fest

11 am " 5 pm

Linnaeus Arboretum

Meet the alpacas

Local artisans selling crafts

4-H, scarecrows, and St. Peter High School Robotics team exhibits

Hayride on the trail

Local produce and concession stand snacks

Discovery tables and face painting

Live music

Carnival Lunch

11:30 a.m. " 1 p.m.

Evelyn Young Dining Room, Jackson Campus Center

Lunch available a la carte in the Gustavus Market Place, souvenir photo buttons with Gus the Lion, cotton candy, popcorn, face painting, and live music by the Flood Plain Four.

Giant Games

11:30 a.m. " 5:30 p.m.

Eckman Mall

Join a game of Giant Chess, Giant Checkers, or Giant Jenga.

Women's Soccer Game

1 p.m.

Gustavus Soccer Field

Gustavus vs. St. Thomas

Fall Fest Border Collie Demonstration

1:30 pm and 3:30pm

Border collies demonstrate their agility and herding skills. Then meet the ducks and lambs that they will be herding.

Football Game

1 p.m.

Hollingworth Football Field

Gustavus vs. St. Thomas

Trivia Contest

1:30 " 3:30 p.m.

Courtyard Cafe

Ben and Tom, The Savants of Trivia (made famous through Trivia Nights at Patrick's on Third) will be hosting 5 rounds of trivia.

Movie: Monsters University

3 p.m.

Wallenberg Auditorium, Nobel Hall of Science