WARRENSBURG, Mo. (Aug. 14, 2017) -- The schedule has been set for the 2017-2018 University of Central Missouri Mule Train functions. These events will include monthly luncheons at Heroes Restaurant & Pub, tailgates prior to home Mules football games, and basketball postgame receptions at Traditions Restaurant in the Audrey J. Walton Clubhouse at Mules National Golf Club.

Mule Train Luncheons will take place at Heroes at 107 West Pine in Warrensburg. Held at noon, the luncheons cost $9.50. UCM coaches will be in attendance to highlight their season so far and preview what's ahead, and a raffle will be held for UCM athletic gear at each monthly gathering.

This fall, prior to all Mules home football games, the UCM Mule Train will again host a pregame tailgate party for members. Each will begin two hours before kickoff, and food and beverage will be provided by the specified game sponsor. In 2016, the Mule Train tent will be located just west of Walton Stadium. Guests may accompany Mule Train members at a cost of $10 for adults and $5 for children.

During basketball season, Mule Train postgame receptions will be held following Saturday and Sunday MIAA home games at Traditions Restaurant. Food and beverage will be provided.

2017-18 Mule Train Schedule

August 28 (Mon.)    Mule Train Luncheon - Noon-1 p.m.     Heroes, 107 West Pine 31 (Thurs.)    Football Pregame Tailgate - 5-7 p.m.     Sponsored by Country Kitchen, F&C Bank     MFA Oil, Daily Star Journal   September 16 (Sat.)    Football Pregame Tailgate - 11 a.m.-1 p.m.     Sponsored by WMMC, Campus Evolution      Villages, Carlyle Van Lines, Sodexo & Traditions  October 2 (Mon.)    Mule Train Luncheon - Noon-1 p.m.     Heroes, 107 West Pine 14 (Sat.)    Football Pregame Tailgate - 11 a.m.-1 p.m.     Sponsored by Rib Crib, Fairfield Inn & Suites,     Pepsi, Jimmy Johns   November 4 (Sat.)    Football Pregame Tailgate - 11 a.m.-1 p.m.     Sponsored by Missouri Pork Producers,     Equity Bank, DQ, Holiday Inn Express, Heroes 6 (Mon.)    Mule Train Luncheon - Noon-1 p.m.     Heroes, 107 West Pine

December 4 (Mon.)    Mule Train Luncheon - Noon-1 p.m.     Heroes, 107 West Pine 10 (Sun.)    Basketball Postgame at Traditions - 5:30-8 p.m.   January 6 (Sat.)    Basketball Postgame at Traditions - 5:30 - 8 p.m. 8 (Mon.)    Mule Train Luncheon - Noon-1 p.m.     Heroes, 107 West Pine 20 (Sat.)    Basketball Postgame at Traditions - 5:30 - 8 p.m.   February 3 (Sat.)    Basketball Postgame at Traditions - 5:30 - 8 p.m. 5 (Mon.)    Mule Train Luncheon - Noon-1 p.m.     Heroes, 107 West Pine     .