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
Ready for a day of fun? Check out all the available rides and amusement games we will have at Mason Day!
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
Low Sensory Zone:
Artist Alley: 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Novelty Nook: Timed Release Schedule (while supplies last)
3:30 pm – 4:45 pm
5:00 pm – 6:15 pm
6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Headliner performance starts at 7:00pm.
CARNIVAL FOOD TRAILERS:
FREE with Mason ID: Visit https://masoncard.gmu.edu/ for more information about ID cards.
Guest tickets sold only at EagleBank Arena Box Office- In person only & No online sales! For more information on EBA payment methods please visit: https://www.eaglebankarena.com/events/box-office
Guest tickets for Mason Day go on sale at 12pm on Wednesday, April 10th!
$35 Non-students (purchased through box office at EBA, all guests must enter with a Mason ID holder, limit one non-student guest per ID Holder)
Guest over 36″ must pay for a ticket. Individuals under 36″ are free as they are unable to ride the carnival rides due to height restrictions.
VISA & Mastercard Payments ONLY
NO Apple Pay
Free admission includes unlimited rides on 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.
Need a Media or Photo/ Video Pass?
Please fill out this form to submit a request: https://gmu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eQzRKXCU9LbzoBE.
Submission does not guarantee receiving a pass, please make sure to fill this out by EOD April 11th.
If selected for a pass we will be sure to contact you with instructions!
Mason Day takes place rain or shine. That being said, we may choose to shut down or delay Mason Day in the case of lightning, major national weather warnings, or natural disasters. Please follow @masonpatriots to get updates and information about Mason Day.
Here is a link to Mason’s policies regarding pets on campus: https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/animal-control/
Mason Day, like most other events produced by Student Involvement, is intended for an audience that is 18 or over. Minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times. This is an event intended for college-aged students and above and may not be suitable for young children.
All bags will be searched upon entry into the event. No outside beverages are permitted. You may bring an empty water bottle into the venue and fill it with one of our water filling stations. If you have a full drink container, you will be asked to empty it prior to entering the space or dispose of it in a trash receptable.
Skateboards, bikes, mini bikes, motorized scooters, any outside drink containers
Thank you to our generous sponsors for Mason Day 2025!
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