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Mason Day 2023

Apr 28, 2023, 3:00 - 10:00 PM

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Get ready for an exciting time at Mason Day!

Featuring a HUGE carnival with rides, games, delicious treats, food trucks, inflatables, novelties, student performances all day, of course, our lovely Mason Day T-shirts and goodies (while supplies last)! All events are FREE* to Mason faculty, staff, and students.

*food trucks are not included in free activities

Mason Day is the longest running tradition at George Mason University! Featuring a wide array of activities and goodies, come with your friends to unwind before upcoming finals!

Students/Faculty/Staff – FREE admission* with valid Mason ID 

Advance Guest Tickets $25  

Advance guest ticket sales are available in Student Involvement Hub 2300 only and must be purchased with Mason Money. One guest ticket per Mason ID. Sales start Monday, April 10th 2023 at 12:00pm.  Last day to purchase guest tickets in advance is Wednesday, April 26, 2023 by 8pm.  

Day-Of Guest Tickets $35 at the door. Guests must be accompanied by a Mason ID holder. Limit 1 guest per/ID holder. 

*Free admission includes unlimited rides on all of our carnival attractions, games, activities and novelties as well as the full day of stage performances and concerts.  Food trucks, carnival food, and vendors are not included in free admission.  

Amusements and Games

Ready for a day of fun? Check out all the available rides and amusement games we will have at Mason Day!

Rides

Ride height restrictions apply. (Please see the ride list for this event on colerides.com for specific height and size requirements). Not recommended for children under 36″ tall.

Activities

Activities include: Midway Games, Extreme Inline Air Bungie Jumping, Axe Throwing, Zip Line, Rockwall, Gaming Truck, Mobile Arcade.

Novelties & DIY Activity Tents

Face Painting, Airbrush Tattlos, Speed Sketcher Caricature Artists, Balloon Benders

DIY Activity Tents

Schedule
  1. Session 1 – 3:00 – 5:00 pm Spin Art Frisbees or Mason Day Stuff-a-Plush*
  2. Session 2 – 5:00 – 7:00 pm Pot-a-Plant or Tie Dye socks or bandanna
  3. Session 3 – 7:00 – 9:00 pm Sun Catchers or Mason Day Stuff-a-Plush*

*Stuff a Plush is limited to one per person. No exceptions. 

Stage performances all day! 

Student performances all day starting at 3pm on the Student Stage. Run of show is subject to change. A list of our Mason Day student performers is below, in no particular order: 

  1. Noteworthy
  2. Ravan
  3. Steven
  4. Jem Wilde 
  5. Mason Taaras
  6. MSN
  7. Nate Haile
  8. Sophia Epperly Band 
  9. Ben Freedman
  10. Urbanknowlodgy
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* The programs and services offered by George Mason University are open to all who seek them. George Mason does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. After an initial review of its policies and practices, the university affirms its commitment to meet all federal mandates as articulated in federal law, as well as recent executive orders and federal agency directives.