Pubbin on the Patio
The Palouse alumni chapter and the College of Natural Resources are teaming up to bring you a fun-filled evening of drinks from Pour Company, food, live music featuring The Yellow Dog Flats and good company.
Be sure to stop by our swag table to check in and be entered to win a Vandal themed gift basket! We also have updates on what is going on around campus and how you can be more involved!
The event is free but RSVP with the link to let us know you're coming!
We'll see you there!
Time: 5:00 PM. Time Zone: Pacific.
Friday, August 22, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
PCEI Nature Center
1040 Rodeo Dr.
Moscow, ID 83843.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Vandal Block Party in Boise
You’re invited to one of the biggest Vandal events of the summer! Join University of Idaho President Scott Green and your fellow Treasure Valley alumni, students and friends for the 3rd Annual Vandal Block Party in Boise.
Join us 5-8 p.m. MDT, Wednesday, August 27 on Broad Street (behind the U of I College of Law building)!
What to expect
Live music: Vandal alumnus Spencer Batt ’07, ’14 will bring the energy.
Drinks: Craft beer from Boise Brewing and a selection of wines.
Eats: Choose from a variety of local food trucks.
Gear up: Grab the latest Vandal gear at the VandalStore pop-up shop.
With the 2025 Vandal Football season just around the corner, this is the perfect way to kick it off! Attendance is FREE – just let us know you're coming by submitting your RSVP.
RSVP: vandalblockparty25.eventbrite.com
Event snapshot
When: 5-8 p.m. MDT, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025
Where: Broad Street between 5th and 6th Streets, Boise, Idaho
See you there and GO VANDALS!
Time: 5-8 p.m. MDT. Time Zone: Mountain.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Broad Street between 5th and 6th Streets
Boise, Idaho.
For more info visit vandablockparty25.eventbrite.com. Vandal Football at Washington State
Enjoy delicious food, beer and other beverages provided by Palouse Caboose! While you can purchase food and drink tickets at the event, we'd greatly appreciate it if you bought them in advance. This helps us make sure we have enough for everyone! We have a variety of ticket options available to make things easy for you.
Vandal Tailgate: 4-6:30 p.m.
Kick-off: 7 p.m.
Location: Ensminger Pavilion
455 Lincoln Dr.
Pullman, Washington
Cost: $32 per person for meal and drink ticket, $35 at the door
RSVP for the tailgate at vandalstailgatewsu2025.eventbrite.com.
Time Zone: Pacific.
Saturday, August 30, 2025.
Pullman, Washington.
For more info visit uidaho.edu. Vandal Football vs St. Thomas
Join us for the ultimate home tailgating experience at Vandal Village outside the P1FCU Kibbie Dome!. You can look forward to delicious food truck options, refreshing beverages available for purchase, exciting giveaways and a raffle for Vandal swag at the alumni tent, plus fun activities to keep the kids entertained. The fun starts two hours prior to kick-off!
Check back for information. Game tickets go on sale this summer!
Time Zone: Pacific.
Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Moscow, ID.
For more info visit uidaho.edu. Vandal Golf Tournament in Grangeville
Join alumni and friends at the first-ever Vandal Golf Tournament in Grangeville! We'll be teeing off at the beautiful Grangeville Golf and Country Club.
Join us for a shotgun start to the friendly competition. Golfer registration includes a prize ceremony and post-golf lunch at the bar/patio area. All participants receive Vandal swag. The tournament is open to Vandal alumni and friends.
Not a golfer but still want to be part of the fun? Join us for a pulled pork lunch starting at 3 p.m. for $20 per person.
Prizes will be awarded at 3:30 p.m. Come out, connect with your fellow Vandals and friends and let’s have some FUN in Grangeville!!!
Please note:
Golf carts are limited and must be reserved through the country club. Call the clubhouse at 208-983-1299.
The Grangeville Golf and Country Club is a cashless facility.
Event Snapshot
When: Sunday, September 7 (shotgun start at 10 a.m. Pacific)
Where: Grangeville Golf and Country Club (16785 Hwy 95 S, Grangeville, ID)
Registration: $50 per player (play in team…
Time: 10:00 AM. Time Zone: Pacific.
Sunday, September 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM.
Grangeville Golf and Country Club
16785 Hwy 95 S
Grangeville, ID 83530.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Happy Hour at Hamley Steakhouse and Saloon
Join us for a lively happy hour at the iconic Hamley Steakhouse and Saloon in downtown Pendleton! Enjoy drinks, appetizers and great company in a historic Western setting — perfect for reconnecting with fellow Vandals and warming up for an unforgettable night.
After happy hour, we’ll head over together to the Extreme Bull Riding Competition — a high-adrenaline event that showcases some of the toughest riders and rankest bulls in the West.
Don’t miss this perfect blend of good food, great friends and thrilling rodeo action!
Get your happy hour tickets.
Be sure to get your tickets for the Extreme Bull Riding at the Happy Canyon Arena!
Password: VANDALS.
Time: 5:30 PM. Time Zone: Pacific.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Hamley Steakhouse and Saloon
8 SE Court Ave,
Pendleton, OR 97801.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Vandal Voyagers — Spain — Andalucía in a Parador
Revel in captivating southern Spain on a wonderful journey to Andalucía! Settle in for seven nights at a first-class, modern parador in Antequera, a medieval town in the picturesque heartland. From there, encounter Andalucía’s spectacular treasures as you learn how its heritage has been shaped by a fascinating mix of cultures and religions. Marvel at some of the finest examples of Moorish architecture in Spain, including the exquisite Alhambra in Granada and La Mezquita, Córdoba’s glorious mosque-cathedral. Take in the stunning Real Alcázar palace in Sevilla, Spain’s cultural heart, and step inside remarkable prehistoric tombs near Antequera. In Ronda, a charming hilltop town, savor breathtaking views high over El Tajo Gorge.
Time Zone: Pacific.
Thursday, September 11, 2025 – Friday, September 19, 2025.
France.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Vandal Football vs Utah Tech
Join us for the ultimate home tailgating experience at Vandal Village outside the P1FCU Kibbie Dome!. You can look forward to delicious food truck options, refreshing beverages available for purchase, exciting giveaways and a raffle for Vandal swag at the alumni tent, plus fun activities to keep the kids entertained. The fun starts two hours prior to kick off.
It's also the Kibbie Dome's 50th anniversary celebration! Check back for information. Game tickets go on sale this summer!
Time Zone: Pacific.
Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Moscow, ID.
For more info visit uidaho.edu. Pups and Pints with the Vandals
🐶🍻 Pups & Pints with the Vandals 🍻🐶
Grab your pup and join your fellow Vandals for an evening of cold brews, wagging tails and good company at Sockeye Alehouse!
Come hang out with the Vandal community—two-legged and four-legged alike—for a relaxed evening of fun. The first 20 Vandals and their pups through the door will score a free Vandal pup bandana!
Thursday, Sept. 18 | 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Sockeye Alehouse
3823 N Garden Center Way
Boise, ID
What to expect:
🐾 Dog-friendly atmosphere
🍺 Local craft brews - $5 pints
🥨 Delicious food - $3 off apps
🎉 Vandal spirit & swag
🐶 Plenty of pets and puppy love
Bring a leash, bring your friends and let’s make it a tail-wagging good time!
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. MT. Time Zone: Mountain.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM.
Sockeye Alehouse
3823 N. Garden Center Way
Boise, ID 83703.
LaserMaxx Battle of the Palouse
Calling all alumni and friends!
Join us for a fun night of laser tag at LaserMaxx in Spokane with our fellow alums from WSU!
Arrive at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 18 to get checked in and add your name to the player record. We’ll split into two teams (Cougs vs. Vandals) and start our first game promptly at 6 p.m. We will play two games and see which Palouse group emerges victorious!
Event Snapshot
Who: Vandal Alums and friends
What: Laser Tag Battle of the Palouse
When: 5:45–7:30 p.m. Sept. 18, 2025
Cost: $19 per player (includes both games)
Where: LaserMaxx, 202 W 2nd Ave, Spokane, WA.
Time: 06:00 PM. Time Zone: Pacific.
Thursday, September 18, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.
LaserMaxx Spokane
202 W 2nd Ave
Spokane, WA 99201.
For more info visit alumni.wsu.edu. Vandal Tailgate at San Jose State
Get Ready to Rally, Vandal Fans!
Join us for a high-energy Vandal Tailgate in San Jose, California as we gear up to face the Spartans! Let’s bring the black and gold spirit, feast on some killer eats and kick off game day the right way — Vandal style!
Tailgate Details
What: Vandal Tailgate Party
When: Saturday, September 20 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Where: Keep your eyes peeled for the Vandal flair! Exact location will be shared with all registered guests ahead of time.
Pricing
Early-Bird (through Monday, Sept. 15 at 5 p.m.): $30 per person
After Sept. 15 & On-Site: $35 per person
RSVP: https://vandaltailgatesjsu25.eventbrite.com
Pro tip: Grab your spot early and save!
What's Included
Get ready for a Tex-Mex Fiesta that’s sure to fire up your game-day appetite:
-Sizzling carne asada & al pastor tacos
-Flavor-packed Spanish rice
-Crispy chips with guacamole & salsa
-Sweet churros with rich chocolate dipping sauce
-A no-host cash bar to keep the good times flowing.
Don't miss out on the food, fun…
Time: 11 a.m. PDT. Time Zone: Pacific.
Saturday, September 20, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
San Jose State University campus
STAY TUNED FOR EXACT LOCATION.
For more info visit vandaltailgatesjsu25.eventbrite.com. Vandal CBE Whiskey Release
Join us in Gig Harbor at Heritage Distilling Co. from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23, for an exclusive alumni whiskey tasting experience. In celebration of the College of Business and Economics (CBE) 100th anniversary, we'll be treated to Heritage's new limited-production Vandal whiskey! Mingle with friends, Vandals and CBE Dean Lisa Victorivich for good times and great spirits while supporting a Vandal-owned business.
Tickets include a whiskey tasting, charcuterie spread, and a raffle entry for a bottle of Heritage’s new Vandal whiskey! A specialty cocktail menu will also be available for additional drink purchases to keep the good times going.
Heritage Distilling Co. co-founders and Vandal alumni Justin Stiefel ‘97 and Jennifer Stiefel ‘97 will be in attendance to talk about how they collaborated with CBE to create their new whiskey.
Tickets:
Advanced purchase: $15
Purchase at the door: $20.
Time Zone: Pacific.
Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM.
Heritage Distilling Company
3118 Harborview Drive
Gig Harbor, WA 98335.
For more info visit vandalcbewhiskeyrelease.eventbrite.com. Vandal Football at Montana
Come together with University of Idaho friends and fans and support the Vandals in Missoula this fall as they take on the Griz for the Little Brown Stein!
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Vandal Tailgate: 5 p.m. Mountain time
Spot 2 on the Kirkland Memorial Grove, east of the indoor practice facility
Cost: $20 per person. Menu includes barbecue pulled pork sandwich, creamy coleslaw, Montana cowboy beans, corn bread and iced water. It will be $25/person at the door. No-host beer and wine will be available.
RSVP for the tailgate at vandaltailgatemontana25.eventbrite.com
Kick-off: 8:15 p.m. Mountain time
Washington-Grizzly Stadium
Missoula, Montana
Game tickets: Contact the Montana Ticket office at 406-243-4051 or visit them online. Vandal fans will be in Section 103.
Questions? Contact Sandy Larsen at 208-364-4030 or sandyl@uidaho.edu.
Time Zone: Mountain.
Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Missoula, Montana.
For more info visit uidaho.edu. Vandal Football vs Northern Colorado
It's Homecoming on the Palouse! Join us for the ultimate home tailgating experience at Vandal Village outside the P1FCU Kibbie Dome! You can look forward to delicious food truck options, refreshing beverages available for purchase, exciting giveaways and a raffle for Vandal swag at the alumni tent, plus fun activities to keep the kids entertained. The fun starts two hours prior to kick-off.
Check back for information. Game tickets go on sale this summer!
Time Zone: Pacific.
Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Moscow, ID.
For more info visit uidaho.edu. Vandal Voyagers — Grand Siene and Normandy Passage
Join an unforgettable seven-night Seine River cruise that showcases poignant wartime history, colorful Norman cities and the majestic City of Light. Unpack once on your exclusively chartered first-class ship and sail round trip from Paris, passing bountiful countryside and ports brimming with antiquity. Stroll through centuries-old towns, including Rouen, host to a well-preserved medieval quarter, and maritime Honfleur with its enchanting Vieux Bassin. Delve into the dramatic history of the D-Day invasion at Normandy’s beaches and the Caen Memorial Museum while expert guides add context to your visit. Walk through bountiful gardens at Claude Monet’s home, gaze in awe at majestic Versailles and explore timeless abbeys and beautiful Étretat.
Time Zone: Pacific.
Thursday, October 16, 2025 – Friday, October 24, 2025.
France.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Vandal Football at Eastern Washington
Reunite with old friends and cheer on the Vandal football team at EWU! Alumni Relations invites you to a special tailgate before the Vandals take on Eastern Washington.
Event: Vandal Tailgate
When: 1-4 p.m. Pacific time
Where: P12 North, spots 69-72 on EWU campus, Cheney, Washington
Cost: Free Joe on the Go will be on-site with Vandal swag available for purchase. , Bring your own food and drinks (alcohol is allowed), RSVP: Let us know you’re coming
Kick-off at 4 p.m. Pacific time
Roos Field, Cheney, Washington
For game tickets, contact EWU Ticket Office. The Vandals will be seated in sections J and K.
Questions? Email Chelsie Voglewede.
Time Zone: Pacific.
Saturday, October 18, 2025.
Cheney, Washington.
For more info visit uidaho.edu. Vandal Football vs. Portland State
It's Leadership Weekend and Military Appreciation Day in Moscow!
Join us for the ultimate home tailgating experience at Vandal Village outside the P1FCU Kibbie Dome! You can look forward to delicious food truck options, refreshing beverages available for purchase, exciting giveaways and a raffle for Vandal swag at the alumni tent, plus fun activities to keep the kids entertained. The fun starts two hours prior to kick-off.
Check back for information. Game tickets go on sale this summer!
Time Zone: Pacific.
Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Moscow, ID.
For more info visit uidaho.edu. Vandal Football at Northern Arizona
While we won’t be hosting an official Vandal tailgate at this game, we still encourage all Vandals to show their spirit and cheer on the team!
Check back for information. Game tickets go on sale this summer!
Time Zone: Mountain.
Friday, October 31, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
Flagstaff, AZ.
For more info visit uidaho.edu. Vandal Football vs. UC Davis
It's Family Weekend at Idaho!
Join us for the ultimate home tailgating experience at Vandal Village outside the P1FCU Kibbie Dome! You can look forward to delicious food truck options, refreshing beverages available for purchase, exciting giveaways and a raffle for Vandal swag at the alumni tent, plus fun activities to keep the kids entertained. The fun starts two hours prior to kick off.
Check back for information. Game tickets go on sale this summer!
Time Zone: Pacific.
Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Moscow, ID.
For more info visit uidaho.edu. Vandal Voyagers — Romance of the Douro River
Discover the treasures of Portugal on this handcrafted 10-night program, featuring three nights in Lisbon and a seven-night cruise through the Douro River Valley. Begin in Portugal’s humming capital, enjoying its neighborhoods, monuments and splendid Jerónimos Monastery. Travel to romantic Óbidos and Coimbra, home to Portugal’s revered university. Spend time exploring Porto, an enigmatic harbor town known for its storied Ribeira district and bohemian culture. Then cruise aboard a first-class ship through the fabled Douro River Valley, the world’s oldest demarcated winemaking region. Carve a path through sculpted hills and bucolic lands steeped in winemaking traditions. Daily excursions feature wine estates and charming townships, including Vila Real, Lamego and Salamanca, Spain.
Along the way, indulge in regional dishes, local pastries and authentic port wines. Plus, enjoy an authentic Portuguese folk show and traditional “Tuna” performance! This journey features a choice of included excursions to personaliz…
Time Zone: Pacific.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Portugal.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.