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Parent and Family Engagement introduces a new event to Family Weekend - Bowman's Bash! Join us as we celebrate the Cats after the football game in the Gatton Student Center with games, novelties, inflatables, prizes, snacks, entertainers, including:

  • Glow Party in the Gatton Student Center Ballroom:
    • Glow Putt-Putt
    • Glow Corn Hole
    • Glow Axe Throwing
    • Giant Light Bright
    • Pinball Machines
    • Claw Machine
    • Cash Cube
  • Photos Booths in the Fireside Lounge
  • Bingo in the Cats Den
  • ThinkFast Trivia in Harris Ballroom (doors open at 7:30 p.m.), Seats are first-come, first-served.
  • Banachek Mentalist and Magician in Worsham Cinema (doors open at 8:30 p.m.), Seats are first-come, first-served.
  • Novelties on Barker Plaza
    • Wax Hands
    • Spin Art
  • Games in the Botanical Gardens
    • Giant Guess Who
    • Giant Connect Four
  • Concessions and Inflatables in the Gatton Student Center Parking Lot
    • Human Foosball
    • Ninja Wall
    • Hotdogs
    • Funnel Cake
    • Cotton Candy
    • Popcorn
    • Drinks
    • DJ

Event open to all students and registered Family Weekend guests!

Accessibility:

  • This event may include large groups of 1,000 or more people.
  • This event may include auditory stimulation such as extra loud sounds, music, and cheers.
  • These events may include visual stimulation such as bright lights, colors, or flashing/strobe lights.
  • ADA parking is available with any ADA parking permit in the Gatton Student Center parking lot on Avenue of Champions and in the Cornerstone Parking Garage on S. Limestone. Guests may also drop off family members with accessibility needs at the entrance to the Gatton Student Center on Administration Drive near the UK Visitor Center before parking their vehicle.
  • Elevators are available inside the Gatton Student Center.
  • ADA restrooms are available in the Gatton Student Center.