The "Cookout on the Yard" presented by the Detroit HBCU Network!
About this Event
HBCU Family and FriendsJoin the Detroit HBCU Network as we bring Detroit HBCU Weekend 2026 to a memorable close at our annual Cookout on the Yard!
Reconnect with fellow HBCU alumni, students, parents, and supporters for an afternoon filled with fellowship, school pride, great food, music, and celebration. Whether you're representing your alma mater, preparing for the upcoming school year, or simply supporting the HBCU community, this is an event you won't want to miss!
As part of our commitment to student success, we'll also be sending students back to campus with care packages to help them start the fall semester strong.
🎵 Music by DJ GoHam (Grambling State University)
🍗 Catering by The Fellas Chicken & Ribs (Tennessee State University)
Admission
✅ FREE for Financially Active Alumni and Current HBCU Students
✅ $10 Donation for Non-Financial Alumni and Guests
We encourage all alumni chapters to bring their HBCU spirit by setting up and decorating their tents to showcase their school pride and connect with prospective students, alumni, and supporters.
All proceeds from this event will support the Detroit HBCU Network's programs and initiatives, including scholarships, student support services, college access programs, and alumni engagement efforts.
For more information, contact us at [email protected].
Cookout on the Yard Schedule
🕛 12:00 PM – Alumni Chapter & Vendor Tent Setup
🕐 1:00 PM – Cookout Begins
🕑 2:00 PM – Food Service Starts
🕞 3:30 PM – HBCU Roll Call & Group Photos
🕓 4:00 PM – Sponsor Recognition & Appreciation
🕟 4:30 PM – Scholarship Presentations
🕔 5:00 PM – Student Care Package Distribution
Come celebrate the legacy, excellence, and impact of HBCUs while helping us invest in the next generation of leaders.
One Community. One Culture. One HBCU Family.
Agenda
🕑: 12:00 PM
Tent setup for alumni chapters and vendors
🕑: 01:00 PM
Start of cookout
🕑: 03:00 PM
Food will be served
🕑: 03:30 PM
HBCU Roll Call
🕑: 04:00 PM
Sponsorhip Shoutout
🕑: 04:30 PM
Scholarship Presentation
🕑: 05:00 PM
Care Package Distribution
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 12.16
