Here’s a rundown of events happening throughout the next several days, but you can learn more about each of them at homecoming.gatech.edu or from the 2011 Rulesbook (PDF).

Thursday, Oct. 20:

• Fifth Street Fright: A New Orleans-style carnival in Tech Square.
• Alumni letter writing: Write a note at Fifth Street Fright to thank an alum for supporting Tech.
• Mr. and Miss Georgia Tech voting open: Visit elections.gatech.edu.

Friday, Oct. 21:

• Warp a Window: Student Center windows will be painted in Halloween and homecoming themes.
• Step show

Saturday, Oct. 22:

• TEAM Buzz
• Bayou Brawl: A jousting match performed atop inflatable alligators in the CRC diving well.

Sunday, Oct. 23:

• Chalking Contest: Student groups will display their best art skills in sidewalk chalk on Tech Walk.
• Iron Buzz Tournament: Like an Iron Man Competition, but with more sting.
• Powderpuff Cheer and Football: Gender-bending sporting events will have men stunting and ladies running for touchdowns.

Monday, Oct. 24:

• Banner Contest: Themed banners will adorn Greek houses across campus.
• Dizzy Jump: A long jump contest preceded by spinning around a bat 8-10 times.
• Jester Stands: Participants will arrange themselves on a platform in 30 seconds and balance as long as they can.
• Tech Trivia: Team trivia at Ferst Place.
• Ghost Buzzters begins: A water gun fight across campus that will continue throughout the week.

Tuesday, Oct. 25:

• Race down Canal Street: A relay race beginning at the Campanile.
• Spirit Day
• Ugly Man on Campus (UMOC) voting begins: A national event sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega, with proceeds benefitting various charities.
• The Big Easy Talent Show:

Wednesday, Oct. 26:

• MassCanRaid: Groups will build structures on Tech Walk using nonperishable food donations.
• Mock Rock: Student groups will perform original acts related to the homecoming theme; tickets will be first come, first served at the Student Center Box Office from 2–4 p.m.
• Mr. and Miss Georgia Tech voting ends

Thursday, Oct. 27:

• Pumpkin carving
• Egg drop
• Speaker and reception: Featuring Craig Mundie, Tech alum and chief research and strategy officer for Microsoft.
• T-Pain concert

Friday, Oct. 28:

• Photo scavenger hunt: A two-hour hunt around campus.
• Homecoming display contest: Houses across campus will present their homecoming-themed displays.
• Tradition tours: Meet at the Campanile at 2 p.m. to learn about campus traditions from the Student Alumni Association.
• Mini 500
• Haunted house: Explore the haunted Towers Hall at 8 p.m.; admission is one canned food item.
• Ghost Buzzters ends
• UMOC voting ends

Saturday, Oct. 29:

• Freshman Cake Race
• Ramblin’ Reck Parade
• Alumni Tailgate
• Homecoming game v. Clemson
• Post-game Bash