Del Mar College’s beloved flag football game rebranded as “Turkey Bowl,” competition set for this Friday, Oct. 24, on Heritage Campus.
WHO: More than 120 Del Mar College faculty and staff serving as team players, cheerleaders, referees and logistics support; DMC students running fundraising activities; the Collegiate High School Dance Team; DMC administrators, including President and CEO Dr. Mark Escamilla; DMC Foundation members; Valdar the Viking; other DMC students and employees; and general community members
WHAT: Turkey Bowl 2025 at Del Mar College with 90th Birthday Tailgate Party
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 24
11:30 a.m. - 90th Birthday Tailgate Party begins
Noon - Student games and flag football competition kick off
WHERE: Kinesiology Running Track near DMC Gymnasium, Del Mar College Heritage Campus,
101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and campus map
Friday’s event begins with the tailgate party at 11:30 a.m. and fundraising and other activities along with the pigskin competition between two teams––Valdar’s Warriors and the Helm Holders––kicking off at noon. All activities are located at the running track next to the Kinesiology Complex and Gymnasium on the Heritage Campus at 101 Baldwin Blvd.
Turkey Bowl 2025 is free and open to the public, and individuals are encouraged to bring folding chairs due to limited bleacher seating.