Acrofest 2025 — For The Glory of One

Registration will follow a simple three-step process:

1. Submit Registration Request
   Starting Friday, August 15, you’ll find a Registration Request link on our website. Click complete to lets us know you plan to attend.
   
   
2. Provide Team Information
   After submitting the request, you'll receive an email with another form to complete and submit with names, t-shirt sizes, dietary needs, and other information for each participant.
   
   
3. Pay Online
   You will receive an email with your total cost and instructions to submit payment online at Southern.edu/Acrofest.

All registration details and payments must be finalized by Friday, October 3. This deadline is firm, and no late submissions will be accepted.

Whether you're driving in for the weekend or just want to get familiar with campus ahead of time, use the links below to find directions, view our campus map, or take a virtual tour.

Directions | Campus Map | Virtual Tour

A link to sleeping accommodations will be provided here once registration is complete. For security purposes, access to the information will be password-protected. The password will be sent to you by email after your group has officially registered.

Upon arrival, each registered participant, sponsor, and coach will receive a meal punch card. This card is valid for one use per meal in the Dining Hall and can only be used in the Acrofest cashier line.

If you are not registered and do not have a punch card, you are welcome to purchase meals using your own cash or card in the Dining Hall or at other on-campus eateries.

Each registered participant will receive nine meals total.

Details about ticket sales for the Saturday Night Extravaganza show will be posted here as the event approaches. Tickets will NOT be available for advance digital purchase. Day-of sales will have limited availability at the door based on capacity.

Streaming links for Saturday night’s show will be added to this webpage closer to the event date.

Whether you have an afternoon off or want to plan some downtime, here are some scenic spots, parks, and cultural attractions worth checking out:

• Little Debbie Park (~ 2.3 mi) – Convenient local green space for a quick stroll or light recreation near campus

• Enterprise South Nature Park (~ 6.6 mi) – Over 2,800 acres of trails, streams, and wilderness ideal for hiking and spotting wildlife

• Red Clay State Historic Park (~ 9.2 mi) – Native American heritage site with hiking trails and interpretive exhibits

• Harrison Bay State Park (~ 15.8 mi) – Lakeside park with camping, swimming, fishing, trails, marina, picnic and golf facilities

• Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park (~ 20 mi) – Historic battlefield with monuments, hiking, biking, interpretive displays

• Tennessee Riverwalk & Coolidge Park (~ 20 mi) – Connector path along the Tennessee River linking parks, art, and eateries; perfect for walking or biking

• Signal Point (Signal Mountain) (~ 29 mi) – Overlook with sweeping views of the river gorge and plateau; short hike through shaded wooded areas

• Sunset Rock (~ 24.6 mi) – Scenic Outlook atop Sunset Rock on Lookout Mountain popular for golden‑hour photos and light climbing

• Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center (~ 20 mi) – 317-acre botanical gardens and nature center with trails, wildlife, and environmental exhibits

• Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Train Rides (~ 20 mi) – Historic rail excursions like the Missionary Ridge Local, dinner/lunch trains, and scenic day trips

Your safety is our utmost priority during Acrofest. In the event of an emergency, please use the resources below for immediate assistance. This includes both on-campus services and nearby urgent care facilities.

ON-CAMPUS RESOURCES