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!
Monday: Most Spirited Spartan – Office Edition
Show your Spartan spirit by decorating your work or home office, snap a photo, and share it with us! Make sure your social profile is public and tag @castletonedu.
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: 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 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
6 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
Castleton Store Open
9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Campus Center
Alumni receive 10% off.
Alumni Association Annual Meeting
9 a.m. | Hoff Hall
Join Castleton's
Alumni Association Board of Directors for their annual meeting. Open to all Castleton alums.
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. Registration opens soon!
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 TBA
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!
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.
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.
Women's Tennis
1 p.m. | Castleton Tennis Courts
Women's Tennis faces Bridgewater.
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
Castleton Store Open
9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Campus Center
Alumni receive 10% off.
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!