Warriors Prepare for 'Glow Up' with LC State's Homecoming

Annual celebration shifts to April 20-25 to coincide with Warrior baseball games and first-ever major concert.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:00pm

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Lewis-Clark State College is gearing up for its annual Homecoming celebration, which will take place from April 20-25 this year to align with the school's Warrior baseball games. The theme for 2026 is 'Glow Up,' a nod to the college's 133-year history and the strides it has made. The week-long festivities will feature a variety of community events, including a Homecoming Kickoff, Warrior baseball games, a bonfire, a beer garden, a fan fest, and the first-ever Homecoming Concert featuring country-rock artist Chris Moreno.

Why it matters

Homecoming is a longstanding tradition at colleges and universities, serving as a way to bring together current students, alumni, and the local community. By shifting the timing of LC State's Homecoming to coincide with the baseball season, the school hopes to generate more excitement and engagement around the celebration. The addition of a major concert also represents a new milestone for the college's Homecoming events.

The details

The Homecoming festivities will kick off on Monday, April 20, with a Homecoming Kickoff event at the SUB Amphitheater. The week will also include Warrior baseball games against Warner Pacific University on April 24 and 25, as well as a Homecoming Bonfire on April 24 and a Homecoming Celebration on April 25 featuring a beer garden, a Mini Fan Fest, and the Homecoming Concert with Chris Moreno. General admission tickets for the concert are $10.

  • The Homecoming Kickoff event will take place at 5:15 p.m. on Monday, April 20.
  • The Warrior baseball games against Warner Pacific University will be held at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 24, and at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 25.
  • The Homecoming Bonfire will be from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, April 24.
  • The Homecoming Celebration, including the beer garden and Mini Fan Fest, will take place on Saturday, April 25.
  • The Homecoming Concert featuring Chris Moreno will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 25.

The players

Jennie Jones Hall

College Advancement director and LC State Foundation executive director.

Chris Moreno

A country-rock artist from Nashville, Tennessee, who will be the featured performer at the Homecoming Concert.

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What they’re saying

“'Glow Up' isn't just a theme, it's a feeling. LC State has come a long way in 133 years, and this generation of students gets to be part of writing the next chapter. We want Homecoming to be something students talk about for years, from the bonfire to the baseball games and our first-ever major concert. This is their week, and we hope our alumni will come back and be a part of it too. There's no better time to return to campus and see just how far your Warriors have come.”

— Jennie Jones Hall, College Advancement director and LC State Foundation executive director

What’s next

Tickets for the Homecoming Concert and other events can be purchased at www.lcsc.edu/homecoming.

The takeaway

LC State's Homecoming celebration is evolving to better engage current students, alumni, and the local community. By aligning the festivities with the Warrior baseball season and adding a major concert, the college is creating a more dynamic and memorable Homecoming experience that celebrates the school's rich history and promising future.