Ragin鈥 Cajuns Bowling kicks off Homecoming Week 2015 on Sunday.
Bowlers will team up to see who can roll the most strikes from 4-6 p.m. at Lafayette Lanes.
Up to six people will compete on teams that have pre-registered. Participants also can show up before the event to register. Bowlers without a team will be placed on one.
鈥淚t鈥檚 fun, but it鈥檚 for bragging rights, too,鈥 said Amanda Gary, event chair. 鈥淓veryone wants to beat their friends at the lane next to them.鈥
The event will feature interactive activities, including a trivia contest with University-related questions, and giveaways of Ragin鈥 Cajuns merchandise.
On Monday, the Allons Manger Food Truck Roundup, a new event last year, returns.
Twelve food trucks will serve everything from barbecue to desserts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 26, at the Alumni Center, 600 E. St. Mary Blvd.
鈥淲e鈥檝e got three more food trucks this year, because everyone just loved it last year,鈥 said Joelle Boudreaux, this year鈥檚 event chair.
Vendors will be Blanchard鈥檚 BBQ, Brain Freeze Snowballs, The Bus Stop, Buster鈥檚 Frozen Custard, Cacklin Hens, C鈥檈st Bon Manger, Chef Gregory, Kona Ice of Acadiana, Mad Luann鈥檚, Rice Kings, The Rock House Kitchen Co., and Taco Sisters. A mobile boutique, Sa Shay, will sell clothes, shoes, accessories and jewelry at the round up.
鈥淭here鈥檚 lots of awesome food, and it鈥檚 a great way to kick off Homecoming Week on campus for students, faculty and staff, and community members,鈥 Boudreaux said.
Later Monday, students will belt out tunes and shake a leg in the popular karaoke contest.
The public is invited to attend the free event, which is sponsored by the University Program Council. It will be held from 6-9 p.m. at Blackham Coliseum.
Groups of up to six people perform in the contest, although only one person will sing. The rest dance, or perform a routine that is related to the song.
Lyrics to songs, which are chosen from a list, are often changed in creative ways, said Ruben Henderson, the UPC鈥檚 assistant director of student activities.
鈥淭hey鈥檙e able to freestyle and tailor the songs to reflect Ragin鈥 Cajun spirit and Homecoming Week,鈥 he said.
Learn more about Homecoming 2015 at louisiana.edu/homecoming