2024 Homecoming and Family Weekend
Some events require preregistration and payment. Prices vary based on the event.
| Time | Thursday, September 19 |
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| 7 p.m. | VTSU Castleton Theatre Arts Program Presents: Five Women Wearing the Same Dress Casella Theater During an ostentatious wedding reception, five reluctant, identically clad bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with her own reason to avoid the proceedings below. As the afternoon wears on, these five very different women joyously discover a common bond in this wickedly funny, irreverent, and touching celebration of the women’s spirit. To reserve tickets, please call: 802.468.1227 ($10 adults, $5 seniors, students, alumni, faculty and staff) Additional Showings: 9/20/24 – 7:00 p.m. 9/21/24 – 7:00 p.m. 9/22/24 – 2:00 p.m. |
| Time | Friday, September 20 |
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| 12:00-5:00 p.m. | The McNair Scholars Program Undergraduate Research Symposium, Campus Center – 1787 Room Showcase of the McNair Scholars who participated in undergraduate research projects over the summer. These students will be giving oral and poster presentations on a myriad of areas spanning from arts and humanities to STEM. Light refreshments will be provided. |
| 4:00 p.m. | Women’s Tennis vs Plattsburgh State Tennis Courts |
| 4:30 p.m. | Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Castleton Pavilion $25 per person. Register Online Here 2024 Inductees: Tyler Carpenter ‘14 Alyssa Leonard ‘14 Rachel Brousseau (Preusser) ‘13 David S. Wolk |
| 4:30-7 p.m. | Dinner Huden Dining Hall $11.35 per guest. |
| 6:00 p.m. | Volleyball vs VTSU Lyndon Glenbrook Gymnasium Cheer on the Spartans as they battle the Hornets. |
| 7:00 p.m. | Field Hockey vs SUNY Oneonta Dave Wolk Stadium Watch as the Spartans host the Dragons. |
| 9:00 p.m. | Douglas Mackenzie, Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Game Stadium Get a first look at the 2024-25 Spartan Men’s Lacrosse team as they take on a team of alumni in this annual tradition honoring the late Doug Mackenzie. |
| Time | Saturday, September 21 |
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| 9 a.m. | Castleton Alumni Association Annual Meeting Hoff Hall Join the Castleton Alumni Association for their annual meeting. Hear from the executive board, get campus updates and learn how you can get involved. All alumni are welcome. |
| 9 a.m. | Tailgating Hoff Hall Lot Be a part of the annual tradition that has put Castleton Homecoming on the map! Pre-registration is required. Tailgating spots for Homecoming and Family Weekend have sold out. |
| 10 a.m. | Homecoming and Family Fun Pavilion Join the student life team for some traditional homecoming fun. Activities include: two inflatables, a splash tower, cornhole, make your own pillows, airbrushed t shirts and so much more! |
| 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Alumni Welcome Table Pavilion Check-in at the Alumni Welcome table. Grab a homecoming program, look through old yearbooks, catch up with old friends and make some new ones. |
| 12 p.m. | Football vs Mass Maritime Academy Dave Wolk Stadium Watch as the Spartans take on new conference foe, Mass Maritime Academy! |
| 12:30-1:30 p.m. | Cow Plop Bingo Huden Lawn Support the Student Emergency 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. For more information and to purchase squares click here. |
| 3 p.m. | Women’s Tennis vs Western Connecticut State Tennis Courts Cheer on the Spartans in this key Little East Conference match. |
| 4:30 p.m. | Women’s Soccer vs. Rhode Island College Dave Wolk Stadium Watch as the Spartans take on LEC opponent Rhode Island College |
| Time | Sunday, September 22 |
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| 9-11 a.m. | Castleton Alumni Awards and Golden Reunion Celebration Hoff Hall – Dennis and Tuesday Wright Room Join the Castleton Alumni Association as they honor their 2024 Alumni Award recipients and celebrate the Class of 1974 during their 50th Reunion 2024 Alumni Award Recipients: Frank Bellavia ’73 – Outstanding Alumni Award Rita Geno ’91 – Spartan Service Award of Excellence Andrew Breting ’16 – Emerging Leader Award Registration is required. Contact Alumni@VermontState.edu for details |
| 10:30 a.m. | Women’s Lacrosse Alumni Game Dave Wolk Stadium Join the women’s lacrosse team for their annual alumni game, as they recognize Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Awareness month. For more information contact Head Coach, Bella Ferraro |
| 2 p.m. | Spartan Baseball’s Annual ParentsWeekend Golf Tournament Lake St. Cathrine Country Club, Poultney, VT For more information contact Head Coach Ted Shipley |
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