Missouri Western State University continues its Centennial Celebration with a Founders’ and Family Day Celebration featuring food, fun, music and more from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, prior to the Griffon football game against Lindenwood.

The pre-game celebration is free and open to the public.  Activities include a mega-tailgate in Lot H with carnival games, inflatables and entertainment from local bands Soca Jukebox and Maria the Mexican.

Fans can bring their own tailgate, or food will be available for purchase.  The Bushman Planetarium in Agenstein Hall will also be offering free shows at noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.

The Griffon football team will take on Lindenwood at 2 p.m. on Craig Field at Spratt Memorial Stadium. Game tickets may be purchased at the gate or in advance at gogriffons.com.

For more information about Founders’ and Family Day, call 816-271-5646 or 816-271-4150.