100 Years of the Bulldog Marching Band

Bulldog Marching Band Centennial Celebration

For 100 years, the marching band has been the soundtrack of the Red Wave, and the heart and soul of Fresno State. This fall, the Bulldog Marching Band and the Fresno State Band Alumni Club invite you to join in celebrating this legacy. We are offering opportunities over two weekends to reunite with classmates and relive the glory days. We hope to see you there!

SEPT 25–26 · BMB 100 Year Celebration

OCT 9–10 · Homecoming Alumni Band

TWO WEEKENDS · FALL 2026

Mark Your Calendars

Four events across two weekends. Pick a weekend, mix and match, or come to all four events. However your schedule shakes out, there’s a spot for you in the line.

WEEKEND ONE BMB 100 Year Celebration SEPT 25–26, 2026

FRIDAY

SEP 25

Centennial Celebration

Evening · Time TBD · 📍 Fresno Area

Join us for a reunion as we honor the legacy of the marching band program at Fresno State.

SATURDAY

SEP 26

From the Field

7:00 PM Kickoff · 📍 Fresno State

The Bulldog Marching Band and alumni join forces for a special halftime performance showcasing the BMB through the years.

Rehearsal Catered Lunch Football Game vs. Rice

WEEKEND TWO Fresno State Homecoming OCT 9-10, 2026

FRIDAY

OCT 9

Alumni Beat

Late Afternoon / Evening · 📍 Crow & Wolf Brewing Co.

Calling Bulldog Beat alumni! We’re putting together an alumni group for a public performance at the Fresno State Alumni Association’s Crow & Wolf Brewing Co. takeover. We invite all alumni, friends, and family to join in on the fun and cheer on the Alumni Beat!

SATURDAY

OCT 10

Homecoming Alumni Band

7:30 PM Kickoff · 📍 Fresno State

The annual event you’ve come to know and love! Join us for a day of Bulldog pride as we tailgate, play in the stands, and perform at halftime with the BMB.

Rehearsal Football Game vs. Boise State

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