Penn State’s Student Programming Association (SPA), in conjunction with Penn State Homecoming and the State College Spikes, will host a “Rally and Roar” event on October 20 at Medlar Field at Lubrano Park. Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and the event’s festivities will finish at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Per SPA’s announcement, Rally and Roar will include live music, a student-faculty softball game, fireworks, food, and a homecoming court announcement.

Join us for a fun-filled night at Medlar Field on Thursday, October 20th from 5:30-8:30PM! There will be food, live music, a student vs. employee softball game, and a fireworks show! All are welcome! pic.twitter.com/TRM8hkYjtM

— Penn State's SPA (@psuspa) October 10, 2022

The event will kick off at 6 p.m. with a softball game between Penn State students and faculty members. During the game, Penn State Homecoming is scheduled to announce members of its homecoming court.

The Roof will perform live music beginning at 7:35 p.m. on the field’s concourse.

Made up of Penn State graduates, The Roof has been performing together since 2015. They are most well-known for their opening act performances for artists such as Waka Flocka Flame, New Politics, and Snail Mail.

The first 333 students to arrive at Rally and Roar will receive vouchers for free food at various stadium food carts. Additionally, a limited supply of free Berkey Creamery ice cream will be available.

As always, student admission to SPA’s event is free. Tickets are available for purchase by members of the community through the State College Spikes. Parking can be reserved in advance here.

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