Wilson Weekend

Wilson Weekend 2025

October 17-19, 2025

Join us for Wilson Weekend, formerly known as Homecoming & Family Weekend. There will be games, athletic events, barn activities, BBQ & Brew, and the first-ever Wilson College drone show
celebrating our college and community.

Wilson Weekend event, parking, and shuttle map coming soon.

Wilson Weekend Schedule

Friday, Oct. 17
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
College Store open -JSM Library

3:30 p.m.
Baseball Intersquad Black/Blue Series - Henninger Field

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
We Rise Campaign Celebration (by invitation only) - Laird Hall

9 p.m.
Golf Cart Karaoke - Meet by Lenfest Fountain

Saturday, October 18
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
College Store open -JSM Library

10:30-11:30 a.m.
Parents’ Tea with Pres Wes hosted by the Parents Council (This tea is free and open to family members. The event is not open to students.) - Under the tent

11 a.m-4:30 p.m.
Dining Hall Open - Jensen Dining Hall

Noon
Field Hockey vs. Penn State Harrisburg - Field Hockey Field

1-4 p.m.
Fun Fall Barn Activities - Equestrian Center
1-4 p.m.: Scarecrow Make and Take, Fall Crafts, Lawn Games, Horse Treat Feeding
1-3 p.m.: Pony Rides (Closed toe shoes and long pants required. Required helmet provided.)
1-3 p.m.: Horse Poop Bingo - Before 3 p.m., stop out and draw a chalk circle on the driveway with your name in it. At 3 p.m. a horse will walk up and down the driveway, the first circle the horse poops in gets a prize.
1:10, 1:30, 2, 2:30, 3, 3:30 p.m.: Barn Tours
1:15, 1:45, 2:15, 2:45, 3:15, 3:45 p.m.: Hayrides
3-4 p.m.: Horse Painting Contest - Get a team together and decorate one of the school horses. Judges will make a final decision at 4 p.m. for the best painted horse.

3:30 p.m.
Women's Volleyball vs. Lancaster Bible College - Gannett Memorial Field House

5-6 p.m.
Alumni Happy Hour - JSM Library and Library Patio
All Wilson alumni who registered will be permitted free of charge. Two drink tickets will be provided and light snacks. Alumni are allowed one free guest.

6-8 p.m
BBQ & BREW - Under the tent
All Wilson students, faculty, and staff with current Wilson IDs will be permitted free of charge. Other attendees will be charged $15 (cash or card) at the door to attend. Family members 10 and under are free.

8-8:15 p.m.
We Rise: Honoring History and Inspiring Tomorrow Drone Show
Free and open to the public. Note the back of campus will be closed.

Immediately following drone show until 10 p.m.
Line Dancing with Brittanie - Tennis Courts

Sunday, October 19
Noon
Baseball Intersquad Black/Blue Series - Henninger Field

Schedule is subject to change.

Line Dancin' with Brittanie