Wilson Weekend

Wilson Weekend 2026

September 18-20, 2026

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

Register for Wilson Weekend here.

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

Wilson Weekend Schedule

Schedule is subject to change.

Friday, Sept. 18
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
College Store open -JSM Library

2 p.m.
Explore Chambersburg

4 p.m.
Baseball Intersquad Black/Blue Series - Henninger Field

TBD
Social Event Sponsored by CAB - more information coming soon

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

Saturday, Sept. 19
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
College Store open - JSM Library

9 a.m.
Continental Breakfast sponsored by Parents Council - Jensen Dining Hall

9:30-10:30
Family Town Hall with Pres. Wes - Jensen Dining Hall

11 a.m-4:30 p.m.
Dining Hall Open - Jensen Dining Hall
Pay at the door, card preferred.

11 a.m.
Field Hockey vs. Batten University - Turf Field

12:45-1 p.m.
Turf Field Ribbon Cutting

1 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. Neumann University - Turf 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.: Horse 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.
Men's Soccer vs. Eastern Mennonite University - Turf Field

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.
Drone Show
Free and open to the public. Note the back of campus will be closed. Public viewing on field hockey field with lawn chairs and blankets only.

8:30-10:30 p.m.
Line Dancing with Brittanie - Tennis Courts

Sunday, Sept. 20

10 a.m.
Morning Liturgy - TBD

Noon
Baseball Intersquad Black/Blue Series - Henninger Field

Schedule is subject to change.

Line Dancin' with Brittanie