EVENTS SCHEDULE: there are two types of events:

Events requiring registration - look for below. Get tickets to the right. Note: tickets can be paid or free.
Events with no registration - just show up.

Thursday, April 9th

10 pm - Midnight Cigar Bar Hangout - Maduro Cigar Bar, 117 E Main St, Madison, WI 53703

Kick off Founders 2026 by meeting at Maduro Cigar Bar for some pre-weekend fun and to catch up!
There is no cost for this event. You pay only for your drinks and cigars (and whatever you buy for your brothers!). ‎
Registration required so that we can get an accurate headcount and reserve space.‎

Friday, April 10th

ALL DAY Fri Masters Tournament Viewing Party Day 1 of 2 - ACACIA Chapter House, 222 Langdon St.

12 pm - 5 pm Housing Corporation & Alumni Association Meeting - Genetics Building 425 Henry Mall Room 5406

Discussion, planning, and decision making for 2025 physical house issues, projects, and budgeting, Alumni programming, communication, and involvement.
We will be holding 2026 elections.
Interested in joining our board or learning more? Just show up or contact Eric Bingen, eric.c.bingen@gmail.com.
All are welcome to attend! No registration; just show up.

6 pm - 8 pm Happy Hour at Camp Tripalindee - Top floor of the Graduate Hotel, 601 Langdon St.

Kick off the weekend right! Come meet your brothers and their guests at the famous rooftop bar down the street from the house. Savor great conversation and the epic view while you catch up with old friends and make some new ones.
Afterwards, we’ll see where the night takes us in pursuit of building brotherhood. Just show up and we’ll meet you there!
No registration; just show up.

Saturday, April 11th

ALL DAY Sat Masters Tournament Viewing Party Day 2 of 2 - ACACIA Chapter House, 222 Langdon St.

3 pm - 4:30 pm Actives & Alumni Networking Acacia Chapter House, 222 Langdon St.

A chance for Actives and Alumni to mingle and exchange professional information.
Actives: grab this opportunity to share your career vision, practice marketing yourself, get real-world jobhunting tips, and make valuable career connections.
Alumni: this is a unique chance to share your battle-tested career and job search insights (and some professional connections) with your Active brothers.

Registration required to aid us in matching Actives and Alumni attendees based upon career aspirations and job experience.

5 pm - 9 pm Founders 2026 Celebration and Dinner The Pyle Center Alumni Lounge, 702 Langdon St

A buffet-style dinner for everyone to attend, featuring:

5pm - 6pm: Happy hour and socializing before dinner and speeches
Silent auction for raising funds for the Michael Hannes and Dean Toda scholarship funds.
Updates from our Housing Corporation, undergraduate chapter reps, and International Fraternity delegates.
Announcement of scholarship winners, chapter awards, and Alumni awards.
Registration and Ticket Purchase required please click on the ticket icon above to secure your reservation for this portion of the weekend

Note:

There will be a cash bar with credit cards accepted at the event.
This is a formal event so the attire needs to reflect this. Coat and tie are strongly encouraged.
T-shirts, jeans and cargo pants are not appropriate. We want everyone look their best!

9 pm - TBD Brotherhood Building - Acacia Chapter House, 222 Langdon St.

Actives & Alumni are welcome to visit their beloved chapter house and share some memories over provided beverages.
No registration; just show up.

Sunday, April 12th

9 am - 11 am “See You Later and So Live” Brunch - Bassett Street Brunch Club, 444 W. Johnson St.

Come recover from your Saturday night with friends old and new!
We will gather over mimosas, bloody marys, or your caffeine bevvie of choice to say final “see ya laters” and make plans for the next time we gather as brothers.
No registration; just show up.

Acacia Founders Weekend 2026

Celebrating 120 years of Brotherhood