Join AgCats this September for Food, Fun & Football as we Celebrate Agriculture!

Celebrate Ag Weekend brings together farmers, ranchers, industry stakeholders and our beloved Wildcat family to celebrate the accomplishments, innovation and educational opportunities that live within the agricultural industry. From inspiring future AgCats during the Celebrate Ag Student Summit, celebrating with our fellow alumni and friends during Friday's Big Barn Bash, to the bustling concourse of Bramlage, the Alumni & Friends Tailgate before the game and recognition of an agriculturalist on the field during the K-State-UCF Football game, this weekend will be a true testament to the strength of our agricultural community.

This year, we’re having a little competition between the majors. The one with the highest percentage of alumni/faculty/staff/students to participate in the Big Barn Bash & Tailgate will win bragging rights for the year!

Learn more about this year’s Celebrate Ag Weekend activities!

• 2025 Flinchbaugh Forum

  Come to Manhattan in time to take in the 2025 Flinchbaugh Forum. This new event brings together the industry for honest, impactful conversations about the future of ag policy.

  Friday, September 26
  8:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
  Bluemont Hotel

  Learn more and register here.

• Celebrate Ag Student Summit

  A special event for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in agriculture, food and natural resources. Learn about the College of Agriculture, tour campus, meet students and faculty and participate in a workshop. Plus, you’ll get Celebrate Ag t-shirts and tickets to the K-State-UCF Football game for you and up to two guests!

  Friday, September 26 (plus the game on Saturday)
  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

  Learn more here.

• Big Barn Bash

  Come for the live music, drinks and dancing and stay for connections with new friends. You can buy your ticket for a delicious BBQ meal, enjoy drinks at the open bar and dance the night away to Midnight Rodeo, a country cover band out of Kansas City. Attendees at this event have early access to limited edition items like Celebrate Ag coozies and t-shirts that can be purchased in advance and will be ready for pick up at the event. 

  Friday, September 26
  7:00-10:00 p.m.
  Stanley Stout Center

  Learn more and register here.

• Ag Ville

  This “village” of interactive experiences fills the concourse of Bramlage giving families the opportunity to experience agriculture from all sorts of perspectives. Come preg check a [fake] cow, learn to rope from the rodeo team, mill grains, learn about drones, make a human version of pig feed and more. 

  
  

  Saturday, September 27
  Opens 4 Hours Before Game Time
  Closes 1 Hour Before Game Time
  Bramlage Coliseum Concourse

• College of Agriculture Alumni & Friends Tailgate

  Grab a free Celebrate Ag hat* and enjoy a meal before the big game against UCF! Depending on the game time we’ll have breakfast, lunch or dinner ready to fuel you up before you cheer on the ‘Cats. Come connect with old friends and make some new ones too!

  Saturday, September 27
  Opens 3 Hours Before Game Time
  Closes 1 Hour Before Game Time
  Bramlage Coliseum Floor

  *Hats are limited and will only be available to pre-registered attendees while supplies last.

  Learn more and register here.

2025 Celebrate Agriculture Weekend Sponsorship Opportunities

For the 2025 weekend, we are offering several opportunities for industry partners to sponsor different aspects of the festivities. Your support helps the K-State College of Agriculture in a multitude of ways, all while promoting your business or organization to our audiences.

You can find the sponsorship opportunities here. Please contact Mikey Hughes, community affairs coordinator at mikeyh@ksu.edu if you are interested in partnering with us as a sponsor.