Calling all Hogs, old boys, family, and supporters! It’s time to celebrate the history, tradition, and legendary brotherhood of the Gainesville Hogs Rugby Club. Join us for Alumni Weekend 2026 from October 2nd – 4th as we honor those who paved the way and welcome our alumni back to Gainesville.We’ve got a full weekend lined up—starting with a Friday night reunion, followed by a Saturday packed with rugby, Hall of Fame honors, and our post-tournament bar crawl!
📍 Main Venues: Mother's North (Fri) | Squirrel Ridge Park (Sat Day) | Silver Q & Downtown (Sat Night)
📅 Dates: Friday, October 2 – Saturday, October 3, 2026
🗓️ WEEKEND SCHEDULE
🍻 FRIDAY, OCT 2
Beers & Cheers Reunion: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM @ Mother’s Pub & Grill North
Kick off the weekend by catching up with old teammates, grabbing a drink, and welcoming everyone back to town.
🏉 SATURDAY, OCT 3
Hogtoberfest Tournament | All Day @ Squirrel Ridge Park
Catch the active Hogs squad and visiting teams clash on the pitch throughout the day.
On-Site Social | 5:00 PM @ Squirrel Ridge Park
Food trucks, outdoor tents, and cold drinks right at the park immediately following the final match.
Hall of Fame Induction & Bar Crawl Launch | 7:00 PM @ Silver Q 🏛️
We officially raise a glass to recognize and honor our newest inductees into the Gainesville Hogs Hall of Fame at Silver Q before hitting the strip.
Downtown Bar Crawl (Poker Theme) | 7:00 PM – Late 🃏
Crawl Order: Silver Q (Stop 1 & HOF Induction) ➡️ Main Street ➡️ Palomino ➡️ Barcade
👕 Online Jersey Auction | Details TBA
Bid on classic club jerseys throughout the week before up until 12PM Saturday to support the club.
Whether you played in 2003 or just stepped off the pitch last season, once a Hog, always a Hog. Reach out to your old side, mark your calendars, and make the trip back to Gainesville! 💪🔥
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