NATIONAL EVENTS
Grand Arch Council Online Registration – Open
November 28, 2025 – June 23, 2026
- Early bird registration pricing is available from November 28, 2025 until May 26, 2026.
- Regular registration pricing is available from May 27 until June 23, 2026.
- On-site registration will be available from July 15 until June 18, 2026, though we recommend purchasing your tickets early.
2026 National Scholarship Applications – Open
January 15, 2026 – March 15, 2026
Applications for National Phi Psi Scholarships must be submitted through the Foundation Portal. Applications are open from January 15 until March 15.
Grand Arch Council
July 15-18, 2026 | Scottsdale, AZ
Phi Kappa Psi’s Grand Arch Council (GAC) is the biennial supreme governing body of the Fraternity. Members come together from across the country to propose amendments, elect Executive Council members, and make committee recommendations for the Fraternity.
The 82nd GAC will be held at The Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, AZ July 15-28, 2026. Registration will be open from November 28, 2025 – June 23, 2026.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION EVENTS
Atlanta Alumni Association – Founders Day Event
February 27, 2026 | Sandy Springs, GA
Click here to purchase tickets to this event.
Date:
February 27, 2026
Price:
Alumni Dinner/Dues – $85
Alumni Dues Only – $25
Undergraduate – Free
Sponsor an Undergraduate Ticket for $70!
Time:
Happy Hour | 6:30 PM
Dinner | 7:30 PM
Elections | 8:30 PM
Location:
4920 Roswell Rd, Suite 55, Sandy Springs, GA 30342
Chicago Alumni Association – Founders Day Lunch
February 28, 2026 | Chicago, IL
Join the Chicago Alumni Association + the Illinois Zeta Chapter for a weekend of events to celebrate Phi Psi’s Founders Day! Join local alumni for drinks, food, and Illinois Zeta’s initiation!
If you are interested in attending, click here to visit the event’s registration page.
Please register for this event by February 19.
Date:
February 28, 2026
Price:
$75 for alumni and their guests
$50 for undergraduates and their guests
$50 sponsorship for undergraduates
Time:
Friday, Feb. 27
Happy Hour @ Kelly’s Pub | 6-8 PM CT
Saturday, Feb. 28
Illinois Zeta Initiation | TBD (morning)
Lunch @ Budweiser Brickhouse | 1-4 PM CT
Location:
Budweiser Brickhouse
3647 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60613
Kelly’s Pub
949 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Palmetto State Alumni Association – Founders Day Dinner
February 28, 2026 | West Columbia, SC
If you are interested in attending, RSVP to Phil Waddell at pwaddell1@sc.rr.com or (803) 553,3930 by February 19, 2026.
Date:
February 28, 2026
Price:
Happy Hour – Pay as you go
Dinner (full course) – $70-80 / person plus tax
Time:
Cocktail Hour | 5:30 PM
Dinner | 6:30 PM
Location:
Terra’s Restaurant
100 State St, West Columbia, SC 29169
Seattle Alumni Association – Founders Day Celebration
February 28, 2026 | Seattle, WA
Welcome, brothers of Phi Psi Washington, to Founders Day 2026! Celebrate our legacy, honor traditions, and strengthen our lifelong fraternal bond.
For this Founders Day celebration, we will come together as a fraternity united across generations to honor the rich legacy and enduring traditions of our brotherhood. It will be a time to reflect on the values and vision of our founders, recognize the achievements of our undergraduate members, and celebrate the lifelong bonds of our alumni. Together, we will relive cherished memories, forge new connections, and strengthen the ties that make Phi Kappa Psi a beacon of brotherhood and service. Let us raise a toast to our shared past, present, and the promising future ahead! Amici!
Click here to purchase tickets for this event.
Date:
February 28, 2026
Price:
$120 / ticket
Time:
Open House + Cocktails @ Chapter House | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Walk to the Graduate Hotel | 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Cocktails + Silent Auction | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Dinner + Awards | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location:
Graduate Seattle
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
South Central Louisiana Alumni Association – Founders Day Banquet
February 28, 2026 | Breaux Bridge, LA
Join the South Central Louisiana Alumni Association for a Founders Day Banquet! Join local alumni for drinks, food, and to celebrate 174 years of brotherhood.
If you are interested in attending, please reach out to James Sterling at (337) 278-6059 or usljim@aol.com.
Date:
February 28, 2026
Price:
$32.00 / person
Time:
Cocktail Hour (w/ cash bar) | 4-5 PM
Banquet | 5-8 PM
Location:
Buck and Johnny’s Banquet Hall
100 Berard St., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517
Arkansas Alumni Association – Founders Day at the Races
March 7, 2026 | Hot Springs, AR
In celebration of the 174th anniversary since the founding of our beloved Fraternity, the Arkansas Alumni Association’s 2026 Founders Day at the Races will be held at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs, Arkansas on March 7, 2026! Get ready to spend a weekend with your Brothers, betting on the ponies at Arkansas’ premier thoroughbred horse racing venue! As usual, our group will have a large block of reserved stadium seating.
The Embassy Suites Hotel located at 400 Convention Boulevard in Hot Springs will once again serve as our “home base” this year. Most attendees check into the hotel on Friday and check out on Sunday. The hotel will provide a shuttle for our group to and from the racetrack.
Our Saturday Night Banquet will be held at the Embassy Suites following the last race of the day. We invite you to come gather with us and experience a wonderful evening with good food, drinks, speakers, presentations of awards, and more.
(You do NOT have to have a room at the Embassy Suites Hotel nor are you required to attend the other weekend events in order for you to attend the banquet.)
This will be a Founders Day celebration you do not want to miss! We hope to see you there!
If you are interested in attending the races and/or the banquet, please reach out to Glenn Lockeby at (501) 690-5401 or glenn@lockeby.com.
Date:
March 7, 2026
Price:
TBD – price will be finalized once there’s an accurate head count (expect ~$100 / person)
Time:
Day at the Races – 12 PM
Banquet – following the last race
Keynote speaker: Chuck Brandman CWRU ’70, SWVGP
Master of Ceremonies: Luigi Chiechi Arkansas a’81, Arkansas Alumni Association Vice President
Location:
Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort
2705 Central Ave, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Hotel Info:
Embassy Suites Hotel Hot Springs
400 Convention Blvd, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Please make your hotel reservation early as the hotel can be quick to fill up. You can make a reservation online or via phone (501) 624-9200
Sacramento Alumni Association – Founders Day Dinner
March 8, 2026 | Davis, CA
The event is being held at the Stonegate Country Club in Davis. All alumni, from any chapter or year, are invited to attend, including spouses. This is an adults-only event.
Please RSVP to travisnagler@gmail.com as soon as possible, but the latest RSVP date is Friday, Febuary 27th. We look forward to seeing you there!
Date:
March 8, 2026
Price:
Alumni – $45 / person
Undergraduates – $30 / person
Time:
Happy Hour | 5:30 PM
Dinner | 6:30 PM
Location:
Stonegate Country Club
919 Lake Blvd, Davis, CA 956161
Attire:
Business Casual
Houston Alumni Association – Volunteering @ Houston Food Bank
April 25, 2026 | Houston, TX
The Houston Alumni Association will once more be partnering with the Texas Zeta and Texas Epsilon Chapters for a group morning volunteer shift at the Houston Food Bank, followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Lunch’s location will be provided to those who register for & attend the event on the day of.
The food bank does not yet allow us to book this far in advance, but please mark Saturday, April 25th on your calendar for the Houston Phi Kappa Psi Founders Day celebration. Significant others are welcome to attend. We are honored to serve with our alumni brothers, undergraduate brothers, and our brothers’ partners in a manner congruent with the values of our Noble Fraternity.
Details to come, so keep your eyes on our newsletter & Facebook page!
Date:
April 25, 2026
Attire:
Casual Attire
CHAPTER EVENTS
Oregon Alpha – Founders Day 2026
February 28, 2026 | Portland, OR
Join Oregon Alpha for Founders Day 2026, which is being held in Portland for the second consecutive year to make it as convenient as possible for local alumni to attend. This is the one time of year when you can connect with brothers you haven’t seen for a while and meet some of our outstanding members. It’s always a fun evening!
Click here to purchase tickets.
Date:
February 28, 2026
Price:
$90 / ticket
Sponsor an undergraduate for $35!
Time:
House Corporation Meeting | 4:00 PM
Social Hour | 5:30 PM
Dinner | 6:30
Location:
Kell’s Irish Restaurant & Pub
112 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204
Kentucky Beta – UK v. Florida Watch Party
March 7, 2026 | Lexington, KY
Join Kentucky Beta in a pre-game gathering/watch party for the UK v. Florida game!
If you are interested in attending, RSVP to Louis Smith at louisvsmith@gmail.com or (305) 458-3125.
Date:
March 7, 2026
Price:
N/A – Pizza + drinks available at the brewery
Time:
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location:
Blue Stallion Brewery
610 W 3rd St, Lexington, KY 40508
Attire:
Casual Attire
Pennsylvania Theta – 157th Cherry Alley
March 7, 2026 | Bethlehem, PA
Please join us as we celebrate the service of the brotherhood of Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity to both Lafayette College and Easton, Pennsylvania for 157 continuous years!
Please reach out to Hudson Pace at paceh@lafayette.edu to receive email communications for this event.
Date:
March 7, 2026
Price:
$90 / person
Price includes one alcoholic drink ticket per person.
Meal Choices:
Must Choose One w/ RSVP / Payment
– Filet Mignon (8 oz.)
– Chicken Bruschetta (breaded chicken breast, diced tomato, fresh mozzarella, balsamic reduction, basil)
– Blackened Salmon (lemon dill cream sauce)
Time:
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location:
Event Center at Blue
4431 Easton Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18020
Attire:
Black-tie (optional)
Rhode Island Beta – RI Beta Founders Day Dinner
May 14, 2026 | Cranston, RI
Phi Kappa Psi Rhode Island Beta Brothers! You are invited to attend the RI Beta Founder’s Day Dinner on Thursday, May 14! We will also hold our annual AHC elections.
RSVP by May 1 to Brother Ryan Rocha at ryan.f.rocha@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you all!
Date:
May 14, 2026
Price:
$60 / person
Paid at the door. Price includes one alcoholic drink ticket and one raffle ticket for a URI / Phi Psi Basket.
Time:
6:30 PM Start
Location:
Santa Maria Di Prata Society
29 Walnut Grove Ave, Cranston, RI 02920