Registration is only $10/family and includes free parking in the Underground Garage and a gift bag.

Enjoy a delicious continental Welcome Breakfast on Saturday morning for $5/person (free to children ages 12 and under).

Save the date!

Save the date for Fall Family and Friends Weekend, Sep. 19-21, 2025, with Celebration of Nations and a Miner football game!

Schedule of Events

Parents and families are welcome to attend these special events!

5:00 - 9:00pm - Missouri S&T Equinox and Wellness Fair @ Gale Bullman Building, (Moved indoors - please use the doors on the south side of Gale Bullman next to the S&T Fitness Center.)  

 

11 a.m. - Parade of Nations, featuring international flags, bands, live camels, and more!

12 - 4 p.m. - Celebration of Nations, live entertainment with cultural foods, music and dance, and more! Downtown Festival Lots, 901 N. Elm St.

6 p.m. - Miner football game vs. Truman State, Allgood Bailey Stadium

 

8 a.m. - Ranney Run 5K, Veteran's Memorial Park, Rolla

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. - Rustic Red Barn Sale, 11986 County Rd. 3250, Rolla

2 p.m. - Rolla Saddle Club Fun Show, 1301 State Rt. Y, Rolla

 

 

Hotels & Parking

The hotels below are offering a limited number of discounted non-smoking rooms for Family and Friends Weekend. Please contact each hotel at their listed phone number to make your reservation, ask about additional guests, cancellation policies and amenities.

Be sure to specify you would like to book a blocked room for Missouri S&T Family and Friends Weekend.

  • Baymont Inn & Suites - $94 pretax for king and double queen rooms. Reserve by Sep. 6 by calling 573-364-7000.
  • Comfort Suites - $120 pretax for double queen rooms. Reserve by Aug. 31 by calling 573-368-4300, or book online.
  • Days Inn - $78 pretax for king rooms, $80 for double queen rooms. Reserve by Sep. 6 by calling 573-426-5060.
  • Hampton Inn - $179 pretax for double queen rooms. Reserve by Aug. 19 by calling 573-308-1060.
  • Holiday Inn Express - $189 pretax for king rooms, $199 pretax for double queen rooms. Reserve by Aug. 19 by calling 573-426-2900.
  • Super 8 - $89 pretax for king and double queen rooms. Reserve by Sep. 5 by calling 573-426-6688.

There are many lodging options in the Rolla area, with several providing discounted rates for Missouri S&T campus visitors. Find a place to stay.

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Text MinerEvent to 78015.

Thank you to the Rolla Area Chamber of Commerce for your support of Family and Friends Weekend!