Student Involvement

IVth-Night Fall Carnival

Join us August 27th on RAC Field from 6 - 9pm!

IVth night is an annual tradition named in honor of our University's namesake, George Mason the Fourth. Come hang out with us for our fall carnival cohosted with Mason Recreation and Mason Athletics. Join your fellow students at The RAC Field for free foodcarnival games with AMAZING prizesDIY activitiesinflatables, and a rock wall. But wait, there's more. Have your picture drawn, get an airbrushed tattoo, don a crown of balloons or cuddle a balloon animalvibe with the DJ, and make sure you arrive early to get your Mason Fight Song t-shirt! Then, head over to the men's soccer game versus UVA.

IVth Night Activities

Two students laugh while eating slices of pizza outdoors at a George Mason University event. One student playfully holds a slice toward the other as they stand together on a grassy field, with other attendees and campus facilities in the background. Warm sunlight shines behind them.

We have a ton of exciting activities to try out at IVth Night!

Pro Tip? Challenge a friend on the Obstacle Course or Hamster Ball race - winner gets a full year of glory!   

  • Outdoor Climbing Wall
  • Human Hamster Ball Race
  • Axe Throwing
  • Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course
  • Battle Bar (A Head-to-Head "Beat the Bar" Challenge)
  • Stamp-A-Ring
  • Caricature Artists
  • Face Painting
  • Airbrush Tattoos
  • Carnival Games & Prizes
  • Fight Song T-Shirt Giveaway

IVth Night Food

Don't miss these treats at IVth Night! They are free and available to all while supplies last! 

  • Auntie Ann’s Pretzels
  • Rita’s Italian Ice
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Walking Tacos
  • A Mason Dining Surprise Treat!

Hydration Stations:

  • Free water stations spread throughout the event, stay hydrated Patriots!