Fri23Oct
When
4pm – 8pm
Homecoming Friday. Come early and stay for the pep rally on University.
Hosted by Gentle Ben's · Right before the pep rally
Welcome home. Alumni back in Tucson, students, families — kick off Homecoming weekend with a cold one on University before the Bear Down Friday pep rally. Proceeds go to Bear Down Aquatics.
4pm – 8pm
Homecoming Friday. Come early and stay for the pep rally on University.
Just south of University & Tyndall
Steps from Gentle Ben's, on University at Main Gate.
Bear Down Aquatics
Every pour supports Arizona swimming & diving student-athletes.
Grab a beer on the block you remember, catch up with old friends, and roll straight into the Bear Down Friday pep rally. After the rally, Gentle Ben's is open all night — food, the full bar, and the game on every screen all weekend.
In the lot just south of University Blvd & Tyndall Ave, steps from Gentle Ben's and the Main Gate — right before the Bear Down Friday pep rally on University.
Friday, October 23, 2026 (Homecoming Friday), 4pm to 8pm.
Everyone. Alumni, students, families and locals are all welcome. You must be 21+ with a valid ID to drink.
Proceeds benefit Bear Down Aquatics, which supports Arizona swimming and diving student-athletes and the aquatics community.
The Tyndall Avenue Garage is a two-minute walk. Gentle Ben's validates parking after 5pm weekdays and all weekend.
Lot just south of University & Tyndall · Free parking in the Tyndall Avenue Garage with validation.