Experience 91桃色鈥檚 annual Family & Champions Weekend, a celebration filled with fun, connection, and Owl spirit! Enjoy a weekend of food, live music, games, activities, and opportunities to experience the 91桃色 State community. From special events and activities to cheering on the Owls, there鈥檚 something for everyone to enjoy. Explore the schedule below and start planning your weekend!
Tickets are $15 per guest that will be joining us for our weekend activities. Students and children under 10 are FREE!
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 2鈥7 p.m. | Check-In and Welcome Table |
| 5鈥10 p.m. | Big E Bus Trip Pre-registration by September 7, 2026, is required. |
| 5鈥7 p.m. | Dinner on Your Own |
| 7:30鈥9:30 p.m. | Family Fireside Social DIY s鈥檓ores, kids crafts, lawn games, music, and an outdoor movie |
| 8鈥10 p.m. | Paint and Sip Night Pre-registration by September 7, 2026, is required. |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m.鈥2 p.m. | Check-In and Welcome Table |
| 10 a.m.鈥12 p.m. | Family Field Day Events Family relay races, 4v4 volleyball tournament, 3v3 soccer, and 5v5 dodgeball |
| 11 a.m. | Men鈥檚 Soccer vs. Salem State |
| 1 p.m. | Gameside Tailgating |
| 2 p.m. | Football vs. Dean College |
| 4鈥7 p.m. | Harvest Fest BBQ, vendors, live music, beer garden, horse and carriage rides, petting zoo, carnival activities, lawn games, balloon artist and face painters Beer garden is for guests 21+. Additional costs apply for food and beverages. |
| 8鈥9 p.m. | Family Bingo |
There is a ticket option called 鈥淐urrent WSU Student鈥 that will add a ticket but with no cost.
The $15 ticket includes access to all events listed on the schedule other than Friday night special events, as well as all food options at the events. The ticket does not include the purchase of special food items at the football game or alcohol. Separate tickets for the Friday night special events are required and must be purchased during registration by September 7, 2026.
Once tickets are purchased, physical tickets will not be distributed. Instead, attendees will provide their name at check-in. Everyone should plan to check in to receive their weekend materials.
Check-in will be located outside the Main Entrance of Ely Campus Center under the blue tent. Hours are Friday from 2:00鈥7:00 p.m. and Saturday beginning at 9:00 a.m. At check-in, you鈥檒l receive important information for the weekend, including a campus map, schedule of events, and wristbands for entry.
All guests for the weekend are invited to park in Commuter Parking Lots. These include the Commuter Parking Lot and Dower Center Parking Lots. Please do not park in the Visitor Spaces in front of Parenzo Hall, these spaces are reserved for the Saturday Admissions Tour Groups. No parking pass will be needed for the events.
