Mission's Grove is Back for its Fourth Season!
Mission’s Grove is located in Oderkirk Field, which is adjacent to the Barsema Alumni & Visitors Center, located at 231 N. Annie Glidden Rd. in DeKalb, Illinois, 60115. The area is open for two home football games in September and October. Mission's Grove begins two hours before kickoff against San Diego State on September 27 and three hours before the homecoming game kickoff against Miami (OH) (October 4). There is no cost for admission.
This area will feature alumni-owned Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling, along with a variety of unique and eclectic food trucks that will appeal to all ages.
Mission’s Grove includes a 40’ x 60’ tent and 20 ‘ x 20’ tents that are also available for group rental. For tent pricing and availability, please contact the alumni events team at alumnievents@niu.edu or 815-753-3528.
The event will also feature everyone’s favorite mascot, Mission III. The undisputed highlight will be the “Mission's March,” as the NIU Huskie Marching Band will accompany Mission to Huskie Stadium, 45 minutes prior to kickoff.
Be sure to visit our partner, Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling in Mission's Grove this year.
Mission's Grove will also feature various food trucks at each of the dates below.
Information for each game will be added below as it becomes available. Check back often for additional details.
Saturday, September 27 - NIU vs. San Diego State
• Mission's Grove - TBA.
• Kickoff - TBA
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| Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling | Stadium Street Eats | Flyin Hawaiian | Tamales Los Girosoles |
Saturday, October 4 - NIU vs. Miami (OH) (118th Homecoming Game)
• Fifth Annual NIU Homecoming Brunch TBD in Altgeld Auditorium
• Mission's Grove TBD
• Kickoff
• Tickets
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| Pollyanna Brewing & Distilling | Stadium Street Eats | The Lovely Lemon | Da Pizza Company | Tamales Los Girosoles |
Visit the NIU Homecoming landing page for more information about all homecoming activities.
Mission's Grove Map and Parking Information
For information on parking for NIU Football games, including lot locations and costs, please refer to the NIU Athletics website.
NIU Foundation donors who have questions about parking and parking passes should reach out to Dana King at dking1@niu.edu.
Tent Rental and Other Information
Mission’s Grove includes a 40’ x 60’ tent, which will include 20’ x 20’ tents available for group rental. For tent pricing and availability, please contact the alumni events team at alumnievents@niu.edu or 815-753-3528.
For up-to-date information on NIU Football, please visit the team website.