Berniepalooza, named after the University of St. Francis' mascot, Bernie the St. Bernard, is the university's first music festival to be held on Friday, September 9, 2016. The purpose of the event is to provide a platform for student artists/bands/musicians to showcase their talents. Berniepalooza will also help fund and support University of St. Francis' Digital Audio Recording Arts programs through donations and T-shirt sales.