In an email from The Homecoming Team at UWF on October 7th:
HOMECOMING IS HERE! This is going to be a week you don’t want to miss. Though some of our events have been postponed due to weather, here is updated information about the games, events, and what the rest of the week is going to look like.
Tuesday 10/7:
Cannon Fest/ Silent Set Volleyball Game/ Ticket Release Party:
Cannon Fest: From 11 am until 1pm on the UWF Cannon Greens, right outside John C. Pace Library. Registered Organizations will have the opportunity to showcase their organization and free food and games for everyone!
Silent Set Volleyball Game/Ticket Release Party: Starting at 6pm, located in the fieldhouse, the UWF silent set volleyball game is the first place to get access to the Thursday Night Colchis Concert. By being the first to check into the volleyball game and wearing BLUE, you will have access to get tickets before anyone else. MAKE SURE TO CHECK IN WITH THE HOMECOMING TEAM!
Immediately following the game until 9pm there will be a Ticket Release Party at the UWF Tailgate area (Right Outside the Field House next to the Tennis Courts) where we will announce who will be performing at the 2025 Colchis Concert and if there are tickets remaining they will be released to those who didn’t check in at the volleyball game.
Wednesday 10/8 – Thursday 10/9:
Cardboard Boat Race – Colchis Concert/Great Golden Fleece Race:
Wednesday 10/8 (Cardboard Boat Race)- Starting at 7pm until 9pm located in the Aquatic Center, the cardboard boat race is a showcase of our homecoming court, GFC Teams, and Faculty and Staff as they float (hopefully) across the pool in their handcrafted boat made solely from Cardboard and Duct tape.
Thursday 10/9 (Colchis Concert)- Colchis Concert: Starting at 6pm until 9pm the colchis concert is a high energy concert right here on campus. Located in the Field House and free to all UWF students who have a ticket, the concert will be a great time to dance and listen to good music. More rules and information will be sent closer to the concert.
Friday 10/10 – Saturday 10/11:
GFC Olympics/ Great Water Balloon Battle – Homecoming Tailgate/ Football Game:
Friday 10/10 (GFC Olympics/ Great Water Balloon Battle)- Starting at 11am until 1pm, The GFC Olympics is an action packed field day style event where GFC Teams Run, Crawl, and Climb their way to the top. Located on the Rec Plex North Fields (Martin Fields) teams will have the chance to be the best to take home the GFC Trophy.
Immediately following the GFC Olympics will be the Great Water Balloon Battle in collaboration with Intramural Sports. Remember to register Via IMLEAGUES to be eligible to compete.
Saturday 10/11 (Homecoming Tailgate/ Football Game)- Starting at 12pm until 4pm, located between the field house and the Ralph Skeeter Tennis Courts, the homecoming tailgate is the biggest party around. We will be hyping up our football team to beat Chowan.
Immediately after the tailgate ends the UWF Football game kicks off at 4pm, make sure to get your tickets via argopulse. During Halftime of this event we will announce your 2025 Homecoming Royalty and GFC Winners. Make Sure to get your tickets as you’re not going to want to miss this and watch the ARGOS take down Chowan and battle to victory.
