Want to know what to expect from this week’s homecoming events? Here is everything coming up this week:
- Homecoming Court Pageant: Oct. 6, 5 p.m.: In the Commons Auditorium, watch the third annual Homecoming Court Pageant, a talent show featuring those running for the court and giving you an opportunity to cast your vote.
- Cannon Fest: Oct. 7, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: At the Cannon Green, celebrate the 2025 Homecoming Court announcement and the Golden Fleece Challenge (GFC) teams with free food and an opportunity to make a custom tie-dye shirt.
- Colchis Ticket Release: Oct. 7, Immediately after the Volleyball Game: At the UWF Water Tower, see the Colchis Concert artist announcement and get tickets, if you so please.
- Cardboard Boat Race: Oct. 8, 7-9 p.m.: In the Aquatic Center, create a boat made of duct tape and cardboard, and then attempt to get it from one end of the pool to the other. However, if you simply want to just view the action, that is perfectly welcome as well.
- Great Golden Fleece Race: Oct. 9, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: At the Cannon Green, view teams race across an obstacle course in a Greek myth-inspired challenge.
- Colchis Concert: Oct. 9, 7-9 p.m.: Remember the release party? Here is the concert itself, with a still-unknown artist (as of writing) in the Field House. A ticket and UWF Student ID are required to attend.
- Golden Fleece Challenge Games: Oct. 10, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: View the GFC teams compete in various challenges at the RecPlex North. Games include one-on-one Football, Tug of War, and the Walk-the Plank challenge.
- The Great Water Balloon Battle: Oct. 10, 1-3 p.m.: Choose your team, blue or green, and compete in a water balloon battle at RecPlex North.
- Homecoming Football Tailgate: Oct. 11, 12 p.m. until game kickoff: Before the homecoming game, at the fieldhouse, celebrate with food, music, and games.
- Homecoming Football Game: Oct. 11, 4 p.m. kickoff: Presented by Baptist/Andrews Institute, watch the UWF Football team play against the Chowan University Hawks at PenAir Field.
To see more information about events and registration, view here.
For game tickets and stats, view here.
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