Together Again. | September 17-19, 2021
Now more than ever, we can't wait to welcome you home again for Homecoming & Family Weekend! This year's celebration is going to be one of the best yet.
CU Homecoming Starter-Kit
Get ready for Homecoming & Family Weekend with our Spartan Starter-Kit.
Homecoming-Themed Spotify Playlist
Jam out to our Spartan tailored Homecoming Spotify playlist featuring tailgating music and tunes from Castleton alumni!
School StoreStock up on Spartan swag from our online school store.
Show Us Your Spartan Spirit!
Leading up to Homecoming & Family Weekend, we'll be hosting social media contests all week long! Winners will receive Castleton swag!
Monday: Most Spirited Spartan – Office Edition
Show your Spartan spirit by decorating your work or home office, snap a photo, and share with us! Make sure your social profile is public, tag @castletonedu, and use #SpartansComeHome to qualify.
Tuesday: Spartan Pet Show
Dress your four-legged friends up in Spartan gear, snap a photo, and be entered for a chance to win. Make sure your social profile is public, tag @castletonedu, and use #SpartansComeHome to qualify.
Wednesday: Sparty Show Off
Like Where's Waldo, but better. Join in on the fun by bringing Sparty on your adventures!
Print your own and snap a photo of Sparty in some of your favorite places – either on campus or at home. Make sure your social profile is public, tag @castletonedu, and use #SpartansComeHome to qualify
Thursday: Throwback Thursday
Share your favorite photo of your time at Castleton or tell us your favorite Castleton memory. Make sure your social profile is public, tag @castletonedu, and use #SpartansComeHome to qualify.
Friday: Castleton Trivia
Throughout the day, we'll be posting Castleton trivia to our @castletonedu Instagram story. Get the most answers correct for a chance to win!
Schedule of Events
Friday, September 17
Castleton Store Open
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Campus Center
Stop by the Castleton Store and enter for a chance to win a Castleton swag basket. Alumni receive 10% off!
Class of 2020 Celebration
6-8 p.m. | 1787 Room, Campus Center
Members of the Class of 2020 are invited to join us for a special alumni social featuring remarks, awards, food, cash bar, gifts, prizes, and more.
Let us know you're coming!
Athletics Alumni Social
7-9 p.m. | Castleton Pavilion
Reconnect with members of your team and other Spartans at this social event for former student-athletes.
Entertainer John Cassidy
8-9 p.m. | Casella Theater
John Cassidy is a professional comedian, magician, and balloon artist who holds several Guinness World Records for balloon sculpting speed. This event is open to students, their families, and alumni. Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board (CAB).
Saturday, September 18
Castleton Store Open
9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Campus Center
Stop by the Castleton Store to enjoy free coffee from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and enter for a chance to win a Castleton swag basket. Alumni receive 10% off!
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
9:30 a.m. | 1787 Room, Campus Center
Castleton Athletics celebrates the accomplishments of Matthew Parker '97, Carolyn (Griggs) Brown '09, and C. Michael Cronin '72. $20 per person, $10 for children under 10. Breakfast will be served.
RSVP by Monday, September 6.
Alumni Association Annual Meeting
10 a.m. | Hoff Hall
Join Castleton's
Alumni Association Board of Directors for their annual meeting. Open to all Castleton alums.
Women's Volleyball
10 a.m. | Glenbrook Gymnasium
Women's Volleyball takes on Southern Maine.
Brunch
10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Huden Dining Hall
Brunch cost is $7.84 at the door
Welcome Center Opens
11 a.m. | Castleton Pavilion
Visit the Welcome Center to browse through old yearbooks and enjoy apples and cider.
Inflatables
11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Castleton Pavilion Lawn
Bring the whole family to the Pavilion Lawn to enjoy bounce houses, jumpers, and more. Sponsored by Residence Life.
Disc Golf Tournament
11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Castleton Disc Golf Course
Grab some friends and sign up at the Castleton Pavilion.
Women's Soccer
11:30 a.m. | Dave Wolk Stadium
Women's Soccer goes head-to-head with Southern Maine.
Tailgating
12 p.m.-3 p.m. | Hoff Hall Parking Lot
Grab a group of friends and tailgate before the football game. Tailgating passes are $20 and can be purchase by emailing deanna.tyson@castleton.edu.
Build-Your-Own Activities & Entertainment
12 p.m.-4 p.m. | Castleton Pavilion
Build your own license plates, stuff-your-owns, and get a caricature drawing. Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.
Women's Tennis
1 p.m. | Castleton Tennis Courts
Women's Tennis takes on UMASS. Dartmouth in this match-up.
Cow Plop Bingo1:30-2:30 p.m. | Campus Green near Public SafetySupport the Student Emergency Loan Fund and have a chance to win some money at Cow Plop Bingo, a game that features a Bingo-style grid with 100 total squares and corresponding numbers. The square where the cow drops its first "plop" is the winner. If no "plop" by 2:30, a winner will be drawn. Tickets are $10/each. You can purchase your tickets in advance and receive an email with your random, computer-generated number(s), or purchase in-person that day and choose from the remaining numbers left on the grid. Day-of purchases can be made from 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at the Castleton Pavilion. There is no limit to how many squares each person can purchase, but winners must be 18+ to receive funds. Participants do not need to be present to win. Winner is liable for all taxes. Money will be sent via check to the address provided by the winner, who will walk away with 50% of ticket sales, or up to $500.
Purchase your tickets in advance! (Online ticket sales close at 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 17)
Women's Volleyball
2 p.m. | Glenbrook Gymnasium
Women's Volleyball faces Fisher College.
Football
3 p.m. | Dave Wolk Stadium
Come cheer on the Spartans as they take on rivals Norwich University.
Men's Lacrosse Doug Mackenzie Alumni Game
6 p.m. | Dave Wolk Stadium
Men's Lacrosse alums return for a special game.
Eric Mina
8 p.m. | 1787 Room, Campus Center
Eric Mina is a comedic hypnotist. This event is open to students, their families, and alumni. Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board (CAB).
Sunday, September 19
Castleton Store Open
9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Campus Center
Stop by the Castleton Store and enter for a chance to win a Castleton swag basket. Alumni receive 10% off!
Castleton Day
11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Castleton Green and Texaco Station
Celebrate the founding of the Town of Castleton in 1771 with local residents at our annual celebration. Enjoy live music with the Aaron Audet Band, a bouncy house and face-painting for the little ones, local vendors, and the Vermont Bliss Food truck on the Green, and a variety of fire trucks, police and race cars at the Texaco Station.
Baseball Team Golf Tournament
1:30 p.m. | Lake St. Catherine Country Club
Field Hockey
2 p.m. | Dave Wolk Stadium
Field Hockey faces Skidmore College.
Check back often as we're continually adding events to the calendar!