Wilson Weekend

Wilson Weekend 2026

September 18-20, 2026

Join us for Wilson Weekend, formerly known as Homecoming & Family Weekend. There will be games, athletic events, barn activities, BBQ & Brew, and a drone show celebrating our college and community.

Register for Wilson Weekend here.

Click here for the Wilson Weekend event, parking, and shuttle map.

Click here for the Drone Show parking and viewing area map, plus the music and narration link.

Wilson Weekend Schedule

Schedule is subject to change.

Friday, Sept. 18
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
College Store open - JSM Library

2 p.m.
Explore Chambersburg with Downtown Chambersburg Ambassador
Meet at Chambersburg Square (Near Franklin County Courthouse)

4 p.m.
Baseball Intersquad Black/Blue Series - Henninger Field

8 p.m.
Comedic Hypnosis Show with Mark Zacharia - Laird Hall
Hypnotist Mark Zacharia: Out of His Mind… And Into Yours! Back by POPULAR demand! Mark Zacharia is New Jersey’s funniest hypnotist. New Jersey Monthly magazine calls him a “total bogglement.” This show is as much fun for the audience as it is for the subjects who volunteer.

9 p.m.
Golf Cart Karaoke - Meet by Lenfest Fountain

Saturday, Sept. 19
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
College Store open - JSM Library and Pop-Up Tent at Turf Field

9 a.m.
Continental Breakfast sponsored by Parents Council - Jensen Dining Hall

9:30-10:30
Family Town Hall with Pres. Wes - Jensen Dining Hall

11 a.m-4:30 p.m.
Dining Hall Open - Jensen Dining Hall
Sarah's Cafe closed.
Pay at the door, card preferred.

11 a.m.
Field Hockey vs. Batten University - Turf Field

12:45-1 p.m.
Turf Field Ribbon Cutting - Turf Field

1 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. Neumann University - Turf Field

1-4 p.m.
Fun Fall Barn Activities - Equestrian Center
1-4 p.m.: Scarecrow Make and Take, Fall Crafts, Lawn Games (Lawn to the left of Hawthorne Arena)
1-4 p.m.: Horse Treat Feeding (Barn 2)
1-3 p.m.: Horse Rides (Closed toe shoes and long pants required. Required helmet provided.)
1-3 p.m.: Horse Poop Bingo - Before 3 p.m., stop out and draw a chalk circle on the driveway with your name in it. At 3 p.m. a horse will walk up and down the driveway, the first circle the horse poops in gets a prize. (Next to Barn 1)
1, 1:30, 2, 2:30, 3, 3:30 p.m.: Barn Tours (Meet at Barn 1)
1:45, 2:45, 3:15, 3:45 p.m.: Hayrides (Leaves from the creek side of Barn 3)
3-4 p.m.: Horse Painting Contest - Get a team together and decorate one of the school horses. Judges will make a final decision at 4 p.m. for the best painted horse. (Grass next to Barn 1)

2-3 p.m.
Bingo sponsored-by AAWC - Jensen Dining Hall

3:30 p.m.
Men's Soccer vs. Eastern Mennonite University - Turf Field

5-6 p.m.
Alumni Happy Hour - JSM Library and Library Patio
All Wilson alumni who registered will be permitted free of charge. Two drink tickets will be provided and light snacks. Alumni are allowed one free guest.

6-8 p.m
BBQ & BREW - Under the tent
All Wilson students, faculty, and staff with current Wilson IDs will be permitted free of charge. Other attendees will be charged $15 (cash or card) at the door to attend. Family members 10 and under are free.

8-8:15 p.m.
Drone Show
Free and open to the public. Note the back of campus will be closed. Public viewing on field hockey field with lawn chairs and blankets only.

8:30-10:30 p.m.
Line Dancing with Brittanie - Tennis Courts
You see the videos. You see everyone dancing. You see the friendships, the laughs, and the packed dance floor. And maybe you’ve thought, “I wish I could do that.” You can. Stop watching everyone else dance and come learn how to join them!

Sunday, Sept. 20

10 a.m.
Worship Service - Alumnae Chapel, Thomson Hall

11 a.m-2 p.m.
Dining Hall Open for Brunch- Jensen Dining Hall
Sarah's Cafe closed.
Pay at the door, card preferred.

Noon
Baseball Intersquad Black/Blue Series - Henninger Field

Schedule is subject to change.

Line Dancin' with Brittanie