CMU Carnival view from above

Spring Carnival

For more than 100 years, Spring Carnival has celebrated CMU's traditional mainstays like Booth, Buggy, the Kiltie Band concert and Scotch'n'Soda performances.

Thousands of students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends came together to enjoy this oh-so-CMU tradition April 9-11, 2026.

students and administrators cutting the ribbon to open Carnival

Weekend Event Highlights

Hover over the photos below to scroll through photo galleries of the signature events.

Weekend Highlights

Spring Carnival 2026

Members of the Spring Carnival committee, President Jahanian, the Pipes and Drums Band as well as students, alumni and families celebrated the opening of Midway.

Tartans on the Rise

Tartans on the Rise 2026

Tartans on the Rise recognizes recent alumni who are transforming the planet through artistic expression, scientific exploration, entrepreneurial spirit and visionary innovations. Learn more about the 2026 honorees.

Order of the May

Order of the May 2026

The Order of the May celebrates individuals whose consistent support inspires others to make a similar impact. The ceremony recognizes those who reach 25 years of consecutive giving.

Reunion Weekend at Spring Carnival

Reunion Weekend 2026

Reunion Weekend celebrates friends new and old at exclusive events and opportunities during Spring Carnival. This year recognized undergraduate classes ending in 1s and 6s, Half Century Tartans (Classes of 1975 and prior), as well as the Classes of 1966 and 2025.

buggy

Sweepstakes Results

Men's

  1. CIA A (2:11:30)
  2. SigEp A (2:15:57)
  3. SDC A (2:16:95)

Women's

  1. SDC A (2:32:34)
  2. CIA A (2:35:47)
  3. SDC B (2:42:14)

All gender

  1. SDC (2:28.77)
  2. SigEp (2:35.01)
  3. DG (2:38.28)

Results provided by the Buggy Alumni Association. Full results and video can be found on their website. 

View the Buggy Finals
midway

Booth Results

Fraternity:

  1. Evolution of Music by SigEp
  2. Tame Impala by PhiDelt
  3. Just Dance by AEPi

Sorority:

  1. Taylor Swift by KAT
  2. British Rock by DG
  3. Coco by APhi

Doghouse:

  1. Cars by the Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers x Women in Electrical and Computer Engineering
  2. Sabrina Carpenter by ScottyLabs
  3. South Asian Wedding by Mayur SouthAsian Student Association

People’s choice: Princess and the Frog by KKG
Chairmans: Wicked by AXO
Overall winner: Beauty and the Beast by SDC

View full results

Save the date for Spring Carnival 2027:
April 15-17!

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