Highty-Tighty Reunion
October 16-17, 2026
The Highty-Tighty alumni band is an essential part of Virginia Tech Homecoming. For more than four decades, Highty-Tighty alumni have marched in the Homecoming parade, and have performed at the football pre-game show with current Highty-Tighty band.
The Highty-Tighty Annual Alumni and Highty-Tighty Cadet Meal will be held at Turner Place at Lavery Hall. The cost is $30, which includes a $5 gift to the Commandant’s Priorities Fund. You will be able to purchase a Highty-Tighty hat for $10 during the registration process. We have provided an opportunity at checkout to make a gift to the Highty-Tighty Annual Fund for those who wish to contribute.
Tentative Schedule for the Highty-Tighty Reunion: (Exact times and locations will be posted on the Highty-Tighty Alumni Reunion page once game time is announced.)
Friday, 16 October 2026
- Time TBD: VT Homecoming Parade through Blacksburg
- Time TBD: Gunny Fest Alumni Party following parade in the Corps Leadership and Military Science Building (CLMS) atrium.
Saturday, 17 October 2026
(Times depend on the time of kick-off.)
- TBD: Highty-Tighty and Alumni combined band practice on Drillfield
- TBD: Highty-Tighty Annual Alumni and Highty-Tighty Cadet Meal at Turner Place at Lavery Hall
Note: Homecoming weekend also marks the annual meeting of the Highty-Tighty Alumni, Inc., which is held in conjunction with our meal in Turner Place at Lavery Hall.
- 45 minutes before kick-off: Form-up for the current Highty-Tighty Band and Highty-Tighty alumni band pre-game performance outside the southwest tunnel of Lane Stadium
- Kickoff time TBD: Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech
Football tickets:
We will have a block of tickets for the Virginia Tech vs. Georgia Tech game for our Highty-Tighty alumni to purchase. The link and promo code will be shared as soon as it is available.
Need to borrow an instrument? You can indicate that on your registration form.
Participation in the Homecoming parade and pre-game performance requires proper attire: khaki pants/skirt (no shorts please), white shirt (with VT tie for men), official HT sweater or new HT pullover, and HT hat. Hats are $10 and can be purchased through the registration process.
Be on the lookout for more information about the VT Watch Party on Alumni Mall and the Homecoming Tailgate at the Holtzman Alumni Center!
Registration for the Highty-Tighty reunion closes on October 2, 2026.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact VTCC Alumni Office at 540-231-9369 or email vtccalumni@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.