Courtesy of the Gardner-Webb University Office of Communication & Media Relations
Weekend Includes Parade, Bo’s Battle Que, Hall of Fame Gala and Worship at the Webb.
BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University is honored to have the U.S. Army Golden Knights perform at 1 p.m. before the Homecoming Game. The team will bring down the game ball in their parachute jump in time for kickoff at 1:30, when the Runnin’ Bulldogs take on Lindenwood.
Director of Alumni Relations Leah Clevenger explained the significance of the event. “Homecoming isn’t just one day anymore,” she noted. “We now have a full weekend of events that are fun family traditions. We hope alumni, families, and friends of the University will create Homecoming ‘24 memories by making plans to be a part of the activities offered Oct. 18-20.”
Homecoming at Gardner-Webb is a chance to reconnect with classmates and friends, reminisce about classes and social events, and explore what’s new on campus. For students, Homecoming celebrates what it means to be a Runnin’ Bulldog.
Highlights of the weekend include the parade and football, Bo’s Battle Que, the Athletics Hall of Fame Gala, and a barbecue lunch.
Homecoming Highlights
Friday, Oct. 18
- 8 a.m., Gardner-Webb Baseball Alumni and Friends Golf Outing, Riverbend, 3005 Long Wood Drive, Shelby, N.C.
- 3 p.m., Bo’s Battle ‘QUE: BBQ Team Competition. Details here.
- 6:30 p.m., Athletics Hall of Fame Gala.
Saturday, Oct. 19
- 11 a.m., Bulldog BBQ Lunch under the tent.
- 11 a.m., People’s Choice competition for Bo’s Battle Que.
- Noon, Homecoming Parade.
- 1:30 p.m. Runnin’ Bulldog Football vs Lindenwood.
Sunday, Oct. 20
- 10 a.m., Worship at The Webb, Brinkley Amphitheater.