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!

Check out previous Mason Day photos for what to experience at this fun, annual tradition!

Picture of two students holding a dolphin balloon at carnival, Mason Day 2019, Fairfax Campus.

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

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

Himalaya
Himalaya
RIDER REQUIREMENTS: 42" with an adult and 52" alone
Rider Requirements: 48" unless accompanied
Rainforest Expo Wheel
Rainforest Expo Wheel
RIDER REQUIREMENTS: 48" unless accompanied
SCAT
Rider Requirements: 48" unless accompanied
Sizzler
Sizzler
RIDER REQUIREMENTS: 42" with an adult and 52" alone
Rockstar
Rider Requirements: 48" unless accompanied
Cliff Hanger
Cliff Hanger
Rider Requirements: 46" minimum

Activities

Including, but not limited to:

  • Annual Mason Day T-shirt (limited,while supplies last) 
  • Roller Skating Rink 
  • Hippo Chow Down Inflatable 
  • Rock Wall 
  • In-Line Bungee Jumper 
  • Mobile Video Game Trucks 
  • Midway Games with prizes 
  • Local Food Trucks 
Picture of a person participating in a zipline

Novelties

Including, but not limited to:

  • Face Painting and Airbrush Tattoos 
  • Balloon Artists 
  • Speed Caricatures 

DIY Activity Tents

  • Tie Dye 
  • Stuff-A-Plush 
  • Color Your Own Koozie 
  • Make your own keychain! 
  • Scented Orbees Room Fresheners 
  • Decorate a Frisbee 

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

DIY Schedule is TBA

Stage performances all day! 

Main Stage 

Student Performances @ 3:00pm – 7:00pm

Opening for Headliner – The Free Label @ 7:15pm

Headliner TBA @ 8:45pm

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

$35 Non-students (purchased through Ticketmaster box office at EBA, must enter with a Mason ID holder, and limit one non-student per ID Holder)

More information TBA

 

RAIN OR SHINE NO REFUNDS

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.  

  1. What if it rains?  
    • 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.  
  2. Can I bring my pet to Mason Day?  
  3. Is Mason Day appropriate for small kids?  
    • 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.  
  4. Bag Policy 
    • 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.   
  5. Prohibited Items 
    1. Skateboards, bikes, mini bikes, motorized scooters, any outside drink containers 

Coming Soon

Become a Sponsor!

Check out this year’s Sponsor Prospectus to learn more about all of the ways your business or organization be a part of Mason Day 2024!

Mason Day 2024 Sponsor Prospectus

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