BOONE, N.C. — App State alumni and fans can make plans now to attend the 2026 Mountaineer Spring Tour, presented by First Horizon Bank. App State's annual athletics tour will take place from April 28-June 4.
Stops include
Atlanta (April 28),
Charlotte (April 30),
Greensboro (May 20),
Winston-Salem (May 21),
Boone (May 22),
Raleigh/Durham (May 26),
Hickory (June 1) and
Asheville (June 4).
The Mountaineers Athletic Fund and Office of Alumni Engagement are teaming up to make this spring's caravan an exciting experience, featuring great venues, food and drink – all
free of charge. Guests are asked to
register online for events ahead of time.
Featured speakers during the 2026 Mountaineer Spring Tour will include Director of Athletics
Doug Gillin and Football Head Coach Dowell Loggains, along with additional staff members of App State Athletics and the Alumni Association. Speakers may change due to availability.
"We look forward to the Mountaineer Spring Tour every year," Gillin said. "We value our passionate and loyal fans, and we're excited to meet them where they live. In this pivotal moment in college athletics, we need all of App Nation to rally behind our student-athletes' pursuit of excellence in the classroom, community and competition."
Each event will offer easy opportunities to sign up for the Yosef Club, purchase 2026 football season tickets and get involved with the official local Alumni Chapter.
"We're proud to partner with App State Athletics for the Mountaineer Spring Tour as we connect with hundreds of passionate alumni across the region," said Associate Vice Chancellor of Alumni Engagement Stephanie Billings '92. "These events, along with many others throughout the year, create meaningful opportunities for Mountaineers to celebrate our university and support the success of our student-athletes."
When posting about Spring Tour events on social media, please use the hashtag #MountaineerSpringTour.
2026 Mountaineer Spring Tour (#MountaineerSpringTour)
ATLANTA, GA
Tuesday, April 28
5:30-7:30 p.m. | The SkyGarden at the Pinnacle
CHARLOTTE, NC
Thursday, April 30
5:30-7:30 p.m. | The Ole Mecklenburg Brewery – Ballantyne
GREENSBORO, NC
Wednesday, May 20
5:30–7:30 p.m. | Mac's Speed Shop
WINSTON-SALEM, NC
Thursday, May 21
5:30–7:30 p.m. | Foothills Brewing Tasting Room
BOONE, NC
Friday, May 22
5:30–7:30 p.m. | McKinney Alumni Center
RALEIGH/DURHAM, NC
Tuesday, May 26
5:30–7:30 p.m. | Edit Beer Co.
HICKORY, NC
Monday, June 1
5:30–7:30 p.m. | City Walk Brewing & Distilling
ASHEVILLE, NC
Thursday, June 4
5:30–7:30 p.m. | The Mule at Devil's Foot Beverage
