Castleton Homecoming & Family Weekend
September 9-11, 2022
CU at Homecoming & Family Weekend! This year's celebration is going to be one of the best yet.
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!
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 and tag @castletonedu.
Wednesday: Most Spirited Spartan – Living Spaces
Show your Spartan spirit by decorating your dorm, office, or other physical space, snap a photo, and share it with us! Make sure your social profile is public and tag @castletonedu.
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 and tag @castletonedu.
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 9
Castleton Store Open
8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | Campus Center
Alumni receive 10% off.
Men's Soccer
7 p.m. | Dave Wolk Stadium
The men's soccer team takes on East Nazareen.
Entertainer John Cassidy
8 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.
Men's Lacrosse Doug Mackenzie Alumni Game
9 p.m. | Dave Wolk Stadium
Men's Lacrosse alums return for a special game.
Saturday, September 10
McNair Scholars Poster Exhibit
All Day | Jeffords Science Center Lobby
Explore the scholarly and creative endeavors of our McNair Scholars.
Alumni Association Annual Meeting
9 a.m. | Castleton Pavilion
Join Castleton's
Alumni Association Board of Directors for their annual meeting. Open to all Castleton alums.
Granger House Open House
9 a.m.-12 p.m.| Granger House, South Street
Meet Castleton Hidden History staff and students and view archaeological excavations and artifacts at the historic Granger House.
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
9:30 a.m. | 1787 Room, Campus Center
Castleton Athletics celebrates the accomplishments of Matthew Van Der Kar ’07, James Van Der Kar ’08, Marie Gray (Van Der Kar) ’11, Courtney Chadburn ’12, and Jack Healey. $20 per person, $10 for children under 10. Breakfast will be served.
RSVP required.
Welcome Center Opens
10 a.m. | Castleton Pavilion
Visit the Welcome Center to browse through old yearbooks, explore activities in the Pavilion, and enjoy apples and cider. You can also enter to win a YETI cooler filled with exclusive Castleton swag!
Brunch
10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Huden Dining Hall
Price: $8.08 (residential students covered under their meal plan)
Greenhouse & Garden Club Open House
11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Greenhouse near Jeffords Auditorium
Join the Castleton Garden Club for a tour of the Greenhouse!
Tailgating
11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Hoff Hall Parking Lot
Grab a group of friends and tailgate before the football game. Tailgating passes are $20 and must be reserved in advance by emailing
Deanna Tyson.
Meet the President
11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Hoff Hall Parking Lot
Stop by Castleton's tailgating tent to meet Castleton's new president Dr. Parwinder Grewal, who will also lead Vermont State University in July 2023. We'll be grilling, so grab a bite to eat while you're here!
Castleton Store Open
11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Campus Center
Alumni receive 10% off.
Student Art Show
11 a.m.- 3 p.m. | Christine Price Gallery, Fine Arts Center
Explore a gallery show featuring the works of 15 Castleton students.
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 for a game of disc golf on our on-campus course. Pick up your scorecard and a disc at the Castleton Pavilion.
Build-Your-Own Activities & Entertainment
11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Castleton Pavilion
Make your own pillows or Gnome in a Dome, and participate in a Flop Ball competition, face painting, and balloon art. Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board.
Campus Tour
11:30 a.m. | Castleton Pavilion
Join a group walking tour of campus, led by one of our admissions ambassadors. Meet at the welcome table.
Women's Tennis
1 p.m. | Castleton Tennis Courts
Women's Tennis faces Bridgewater.
Cow Plop Bingo
1-2 p.m. | Hope House Lawn
Support the Castleton Alumni Association 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 p.m., a winner will be drawn. Tickets are $10/each. You can purchase your tickets in-person that day and choose from the remaining numbers left on the grid (that haven't been pre-purchased). Day-of purchases can be made from 10 a.m.-12:30 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.
Football
2 p.m. | Dave Wolk Stadium
Come cheer on the Spartans as they take on Fitchburg State.
Field Hockey
6 p.m. | Dave Wolk Stadium
Field hockey faces off against Framingham.
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.
Sunday, September 11
Women's Lacrosse Alumni Game
10:30 a.m. | Dave Wolk Stadium
Women's lacrosse alum return for a special game.
Field Hockey Alumni Game
1:30 p.m. | Dave Wolk Stadium
Field Hockey alum return for a special game.
Baseball Team Golf Tournament
2 p.m. Shotgun Start | Lake St. Catherine Country Club
Baseball hosts its annual golf tournament.
Check back often as we're continually adding events to the calendar!