This year's Dew Drop Bop, scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026, will center on the student experience. The event will include two phases:
- Dew Drop Bop (Daytime): 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Campus Center (CdC) and surrounding outdoor areas
- Dew Drop Bop After Dark: 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. in the Ballroom
The 2026 theme is Decades, with different elements of the event highlighting distinct eras.