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Palmer College Davenport Homecoming-2026


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Palmer College Homecoming - Main Campus in Davenport, Iowa - September 17-19, 2026
Welcome to Palmer College of Chiropractic's Homecoming 2026 Registration! 
 
Please note the following information as it may assist you in registering.
*Depending on the package you purchased, a maximum of 24 continuing education hours may be earned, pending your state board's approval.
California DCs: Please note that this year we will be applying for only 12 CE hours in California. The California approved classes will be marked in the program upon check-in.
As we receive approvals, the website will be updated. 
 
 
Photo ID: A photo ID must be presented when checking in.
 
Registration Desk: Anyone who has pre-registered may check in Wednesday, September 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Exhibitor Hall (R. Richard Bittner Athletic and Recreation Center). Check-in will re-open on Thursday, September 17 at 7 a.m. 
 
Important Weekend Information: 
• Exhibitors and Registration will be located in the R. Richard Bittner Athletic and Recreation Center. 
• If you purchased a CE Only Package, limited food for purchase will be available at Dave's Coffee Corner, located in the David D. Palmer Learning Commons.
• Shuttle service will be available from Vickie Anne Palmer Hall to the Exhibitor Hall throughout the day.
• Please refer to your printed program for specific event information and locations.
 
Saturday Night Festival Tickets: You can purchase your festival tickets when you register! The Saturday Night Festival will be on September 20th in the Campus Plaza. Join us for food, drink, music, and celebration! You spoke and we listened! The Premier Package now also includes a Festival ticket.
 
Social Events: Check back for more details coming soon!
 
Certificate: If you registered for Continuing Education credits, a Certificate of Attendance link will be sent via email. This may take up to two weeks after the event.  After you receive  the email, you may login to the system at any time to access your certificate.
 
If you are paying by check, please bring check with you and present upon check-in.
 
 

Accreditation(s)

PACE & CCE
 

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Your Homecoming CE Premier Package includes:
  • Up to 24 hours of CE at the Main Campus (Davenport, IA) September 17-19, 2026
  • ONE meal card for three continental breakfasts and three lunches
  • ONE ticket to the Saturday Night Festival (new this year!)
  • Unlimited access to Exhibitors
Please note that this package does not include access to Anatomy Lab CE sessions. This item must be purchased separately.

Location

Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus
   

   

Your Homecoming Non-CE Premier Package includes:
  • Access to General Sessions at Vickie Anne Palmer Hall
  • ONE meal card for three continental breakfasts and three lunches
  • ONE ticket to the Saturday Night Festival (new this year!)
  • Unlimited access to Exhibitors
Please note that this package does not include access to Anatomy Lab CE sessions. This item must be purchased separately.

Location

Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus
   

   

Your Homecoming CE Only Package #1 includes:
  • Up to 12 hours of CE at the Main Campus (Davenport, IA) September 17-19, 2026
  • Unlimited access to Exhibitors
Please note that this package does not include access to Anatomy Lab CE sessions or Festival ticket. These items must be purchased separately.
 
 

Location

Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus
   

   

Your Homecoming CE Only Package #2 includes:
  • Up to 18 hours of CE at the Main Campus (Davenport, IA) September 17-19, 2026
  • Unlimited access to Exhibitors
Please note that this package does not include access to Anatomy Lab CE sessions or Festival ticket. These items must be purchased separately.

Location

Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus
   

   

Your Homecoming CE Only Package #3 includes:
  • Up to 24 hours of CE at the Main Campus (Davenport, IA) September 17-19, 2026
  • Unlimited access to Exhibitors
Please note that this package does not include access to Anatomy Lab CE sessions or Festival ticket. These items must be purchased separately.

Location

Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus
   

   

Fee

$125.00
   

   

CE Special Anatomy Lab Add On Package- You MUST purchase a CE package first in order to register for this add-on special offering.
 
This interactive series was such a hit that we brought it back with more content for 2026! These sessions will be held in Palmer's beautiful anatomy lab. This package will be limited to the first 20 registrants. You MUST purchase a CE package first in order to register for this add-on special offering.
 
 
 
 

   

   

Your 2026 Guest registration includes: 
  • ONE meal card for three continental breakfasts and three lunches
  • Access to lectures
  • Unlimited access to Exhibitors
  • ONE Saturday Night Festival Ticket
Please note that this package does not include CE credits or access to Anatomy Lab CE sessions. These items must be purchased separately.

Fee

$249.00

Location

Palmer College of Chiropractic's Main Campus
   

   

Your 2026 Guest (No Food) registration includes: 
  • Access to lectures
  • Unlimited access to Exhibitors
Please note that this package does not include food, CE credits, access to Anatomy Lab CE sessions, or Festival Ticket. These items must be purchased separately.

Fee

$165.00
   

   

Your Student Package includes:
  • Access to lectures
  • Unlimited access to exhibitors
  • Please note that food is NOT included
Please note that this package does not include food during the event, CE credits, access to Anatomy Lab CE sessions, or Festival Ticket. These items must be purchased separately.

   

   

Includes ONE ticket to the Saturday Night Festival for ages 13 and older.
The festival will be held on Saturday, September 19 from 6-9 p.m. on the Campus Plaza at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA.
Tickets are required and will not be available for purchase at the door.

Fee

$50.00
   

   

Includes TWO tickets to the Saturday Night Festival for ages 13 and older.
The festival will be held on Saturday, September 19 from 6-9 p.m. on the Campus Plaza at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA.
Tickets are required and will not be available for purchase at the door.

Fee

$100.00
   

   

Includes ONE ticket to the Saturday Night Festival for ages 12 and under.
The festival will be held on Saturday, September 20 from 6-9 p.m. on the Campus Plaza at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA.
Tickets are required and will not be available for purchase at the door.

Fee

$20.00
   

   

Includes TWO tickets to the Saturday Night Festival for ages 12 and under.
The festival will be held on Saturday, September 20 from 6-9 p.m. on the Campus Plaza at Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA.
Tickets are required and will not be available for purchase at the door.

Fee

$40.00
   

   

Palmer College has an official, reserved block of rooms with a special rate at three hotels. Please be sure to mention Palmer College when contacting the hotel to ensure you receive the negotiated rates. More travel information can be found here

Hotel Blackhawk, Autograph Collection 
563-322-5000 and ask specifically for the Palmer College rate
200 E. Third St.
Davenport, IA
0.6 miles from Campus

Booking deadline: Aug. 20, 2025

The Current Iowa, Autograph Collection
563-231-9555 and ask specifically for the Palmer College rate
215 N. Main St.
Davenport, IA 52801
0.4 miles from Campus

Booking deadline: Aug. 27, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Davenport

563-322-2200 and use group code PAL for the Palmer College rate
111 E. Second St.
Davenport, IA
0.5 miles from Campus

Booking deadline: Aug. 18, 2025

        

 

   

   

   

We are offering many social events throughout Homecoming 2026! 

Register for social events

Thursday Sept. 17

    5-7 p.m. Happy Hour on the Terrace + Reunion Event Charles & Hildegarde Keller Terrace

    Enjoy the sunset with a glass of wine or a craft brew from a local brewery, along with delicious appetizers, during Happy Hour on the Terrace.

    Cost is $25 per person.

    Did you graduate in 2016, 2006, 2001, 1996, 1986, 1976 and before? Enjoy Happy Hour with your class on the house!

    Graduates of these milestone reunions receive a complimentary ticket for you and a guest to the event, along with a class gift and photo     opportunity in the David D. Palmer Learning Commons.

    7:30-9:30 p.m. Big Tent Philosophy Palmer Family Residence Courtyard

    Enjoy a longstanding tradition of listening to our alumni speak on the importance and history of chiropractic philosophy.

Friday, Sept. 18

    8-10 a.m. 50+ Emeritus Alumni Reunion Fellows Room, Vickie Anne Palmer Hall By Invitation

    Reunion honoring Palmer’s class of 1976 and all those who came before.

    11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Alumni Social Alumni Office Parking Lot

    Bring your lunch down to the Alumni Office for some food, fellowship, and music.

    5 p.m. Palmer Night at Armored Gardens Armored Gardens

    With 100 beers on tap, good food, and a great outdoor hangout space, Armored Gardens is a favorite for Palmer students and alumni visitors.

    Be one of the first 50 alumni in attendance and receive a drink on us!

    6-8 p.m. Recognition Dinner The Outing Club By Invitation 

    In recognition of the College’s leadership and longstanding donors, as well as the new Fellows and Alumni Award recipients. More details to follow.

Saturday, Sept. 19

    10 a.m. Palmer Golf Outing

    Details TBD

    11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fellows Luncheon & Induction Fellows Room, Vickie Anne Palmer Hall By Invitation

    We welcome the newest Fellows to the Palmer Academy of Chiropractic. The inductees are exemplars of leadership, philanthropy, recruitment, and     service to Palmer College and the chiropractic    profession.

    3:30- 4:30 p.m. Legendary Lesson

    In this relaxed, armchair-style interview session, alumni will share stories, insights, and lessons learned from their experiences in the field. Speaker     TBA. This is a non-CE event.

    5-6 p.m. Founder’s Circle Garden Party Clinic Gardens By Invitation

    This Saturday-night Garden Party is exclusively for donors in Palmer’s Founder’s Circle (annual gift of $1,000+). Attendees receive early access to     the Saturday Night Festival.

    6-9 p.m. Saturday Night Festival Campus Plaza

    Wrap up Homecoming weekend with a festival that brings the entire Palmer community together. The Saturday Night Festival is a high-energy,     family-friendly evening filled with great food, live music, and more—all set on the iconic Palmer campus. Cost is $50 for adults/$20 for kids 12 and     under. Back by popular demand- if you purchase a Premier Package- your Saturday Night Festival Ticket is included!

Register for social events