Friday, October 2, 2026
This event is ONLY possible through the generous support of the P-H-M Education Foundation, Presenting Sponsor “Drive and Shine” and our other incredible sponsors.
Family Fun Zone
• Time: 4-7 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Jordan Automotive Group Baseball Stadium
• What: Bounce Houses, Gaga Ball, Obstacle Courses, 22 ft slide and more!
• The Family Fun Zone is Free thanks to Fun Zone Sponsors Gary and Tammy Fox
• Please note: The fun zone and food trucks get REALLY busy at the conclusion of the parade, if possible, we encourage our elementary families to arrive as close to to 4 p.m. as possible to have pre-parade fun.
Vendor Expo
• Time: 4-7 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: First Base Side of the Jordan Automotive Group Baseball Stadium
• What: Tables with vendors sharing valuable information & Free “Go Penn” temporary tattoos for all Kingsmen and future Kingsmen!
Food Trucks
• Time: 4-7 p.m.
• Cost: Varies
• Location: North End of Penn High School Parking Lots
• What: Get dinner or a snack from a variety of delicious local food trucks!
• Please note: Food truck food is not permitted inside the football stadium. We encourage everyone to arrive early before the lines get too long so you can enjoy your meal with plenty of time before heading to the game.
Homecoming Parade
• Time: 5:30 p.m.
• Cost: Free
• Location: We are still confirming the exact route, it will be shared here the first week of September.
• What: Each P-H-M Elementary and Middle school will be marching as well as floats created by a variety of Penn High School sports, clubs and students groups. Don’t forget to vote for your favorite float at the Expo! Each vote is $5 with all proceeds going to the P-H-M Education Foundation.
Football Game
• What: Elkhart vs Penn
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Cost: $6 in advance when purchased at the Athletics Department office inside Penn High School or $7 at the gate when paying with cash. (We do have an online option for added convenience but please note, there is an online fee of $1 per ticket added by the online vendor.)
Any elementary student or younger, who attends with a paying adult, is free! (Ex. 1 paying parent with 3 elementary children, all 3 children are free)
• Location: Everwise Freed Field
•Click for facility Rules to Remember
Parking
• Cost: $3 to park in lots around Penn High School (See Map)
All money raised through parking supports the Penn High School Band Boosters
• Cost: Free to park in Schmucker, Pennway, Baseball and softball lots (See Map). Please be respectful of our neighbors in the surrounding areas and do not park in yards or block driveways. Be mindful of neighborhood parking restrictions.
Families are encouraged to arrive early to allow plenty of time to find parking and walk to the events
Fireworks
• Cost: Free!
• Special thanks to the Fireworks Sponsor Laidig Systems, Inc.!
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SILENT AUCTION DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON
Silent Auction
• All proceeds benefit the P-H-M Education Foundation — MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
For sponsorship opportunities or other information, please reach out to Jen Turnblom jturnblom@phmef.org
Rules to Remember:
- No reentry; once you leave, you are not allowed back in.
- No outside food or beverages, no insulated cups
- No backpacks
- Diaper bags & large women’s purses are allowed
- Penn does not have a clear bag policy
- No electronic noise makers
- No Footballs or Beach Balls
- No weapons of any kind
- No alcohol
- No Smoking/Vaping products of any kind. All PHM school property is smoke free.
- No open flames at private tailgating