Step onto the grounds of Columbus State University’s Pasaquan this month and head back to the future to St. EOM’s “pre-Columbian psychedelic wonderland.”

The university and philanthropic organization The Kohler Foundation Inc. will officially re-open the restored and internationally recognized environment to the public Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“Even before Pasaquan officially opened, it had already become a true experiential, interdisciplinary learning center for our students,” said Michael McFalls, director of Pasaquan and professor of art at Columbus State University. “We've had over 95 CSU students from four different academic departments and interns from across the country doing research on the site and in CSU Archives. Pasaquan fits into our academic mission with a commitment to community outreach and a dedication to teaching, learning, scholarship and creative research.”

With a party fit for self-taught artist Eddie Owens Martin, also known as St. EOM, the grand re-opening celebration will feature music from Neal Lucas and the Freezer Burn, Blackberry Possum, Jake Xerxes Fussell ad Col. Bruce Hampton.

Artist GLO’s traveling show “from the roof down” will appear as will the Technicolor Face Painters. The Cosmic Cosmetologist will create Pasaquan hairdos, and food, including Cosmic Pickles, will be available from regional food truck vendors.

Parking will be available at Buena Vista’s Courthouse Square, with a free shuttle serviced to take visitors to Pasaquan every 15 minutes throughout the event.

“Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets,” said McFalls. “We’re even expecting folks to dress up like St. EOM.”