Parking
General Campus Parking
Beginning Friday of Family Weekend, all JMU parking lots are open to visitors with the exception of reserved football lots during the times indicated below. Reserved football parking lots are indicated by temporary signage posted at lot entrances. Be sure to park in general spaces not designated for special use by signage. Pay station parking is enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call Parking and Transit Services at (540) 568-3300 for recommendations on parking lots close to your destination. Lot reservation for football begins at 4:00 p.m. on Friday and continues until the conclusion of the football game on Saturday. Any vehicles left in reserved lots after 9:00 p.m. on Friday may be cited and towed.
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See this site for the Football Game Shuttle Schedule
Football Game Day Parking
Find information regarding the following areas at the link below:
- Reserved Game Day Parking
- General Game Day Parking
- Student Game Day Parking
- Football Shuttle Service
- Football Post-Game Traffic Patterns
- Accessible Parking
- RV/Bus Parking
- Directions to Parking Lots
Football Parking Information »
Ticket Information
Ticket Orders
Tickets for the football game, UREC events, and E-Hall Fantastic Feast will be available beginning at 9:00 a.m. on July 7.
Food Menus
D-Hall Fan Favs Saturday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Reservations not required. $16.50 plus tax, purchase at the door, kids 5 and under free (JMU students free with meal plan and must have their JACard at the event to deduct 1 punch)
All-you-care-to-eat dining stations include:
Homestyle
Brunch
Scrambled Eggs, Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Sausage Links, and Shredded Hash Browns, Biscuits and Gravy & Oatmeal
Dinner
Beef Brisket, Balsamic Glazed Carrots, Ginger Roasted Potato
True Balance
Brunch
Rotisserie Pork Loin, Roasted Vegetables, Confetti Rice
Dinner
Garlic Herb Rotisserie Chicken, Yellow Basmati Rice, Bavarian Cabbage
Plant Forward
Brunch
Kung Pao Cauliflower, Pineapple Rice, Steamed Green Beans & Carrots
Dinner
Baked Falafel in Pita Pockets, Tzatziki Sauce and Red Onion, Tomato and Cucumber Salad. Hot Dip Bar Featuring Vegetarian Buffalo Dip and Vegetarian Spinach and Artichoke Dip. Cold Dip Bar Featuring Chipotle Hummus, Tabbouleh and Baba Ghanoush
Mixto
Brunch
Walking Beef Taco
Dinner
Chicken Burrito Bowl
Chef's Spotlight
Brunch
Bagels and Cream Cheese Station
Dinner
Buffalo Dip, Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip with House Fried Pita Chips
Hen and Harvest
Brunch & Dinner
Grilled Chicken and Homestyle Chicken Sandwiches, Chicken Tenders, Hamburgers and Hot Dogs, Honey Stung Chicken Tenders with Chef Aarons Hot Honey Hot Sauce
Pizza
Brunch
Deep Dish Supreme Pizza, Four Cheese Pizza & Pretzels with Beer Cheese Sauce
Dinner
Deep Dish Sausage Pizza with Onion and Hot Honey, Four Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza
Soups and Salads
Brunch & Dinner
Create Your Own Salad, Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Southern Chili Station with Sour Cream, Cheddar Cheese, Jalapenos, Diced Onion, House Made Corn Bread Muffins
Fire Wok
Brunch
Made to Order Omelets, Made to Order Stir Fry with Chicken or Tofu, Orange Chicken over Steamed Rice, Steamed Edamame Dumplings
Dinner
Made to Order Stir Fry with Beef or Tofu, General Tso’s Chicken over Steamed Rice, Steamed Pork Dumplings
E-Hall Fantastic Feast Saturday 4:30-8 p.m.
Reservations required - no walk ins. (please print off tickets for entry) Early seating 4:30-6:00 p.m., Late seating from 6:15-8:00 p.m. $29 (tax included), children (6-12 years) $18.50, 5 and under free (JMU students free with meal plan and must have their JACard at the event to deduct 1 punch)
All-you-care-to-eat dining stations include:
- Steamed Crab Legs: Served with drawn butter and fresh lemon
- Gourmet Shrimp Cocktail: Chilled Jumbo Shrimp served with classic cocktail sauce or creamy Cajun remoulade
- Grilled Pear and Quinoa Salad: Field greens topped with grilled pears, acorn squash, pomegranate seeds, pepitas, and a strawberry balsamic vinaigrette. Offered with a side choice of hand-carved blackened chicken breast and herbed goat cheese
- Vegan Butternut Squash Bisque: Roasted, Spiced Butternut Squash Soup topped with apple-ginger relish
- Smoked Beef Brisket: Hand-carved beef brisket with maple barbeque sauce, served with roasted fingerling potatoes, and fall vegetable medley
- Roasted Salmon: Dijon Herb Crusted Salmon Fillet topped with arugula gremolata served over wild rice and roasted rainbow carrots
- Artisan Charcuterie: Gourmet meats, cheeses, bread & fresh seasonal fruit, served with assorted jams, jellies, mustards
- Made to Order Pasta Bar: Customizable choice of seasonal vegetables (vegan) and chicken made fresh with choice of classic marinara sauce (vegan) or Vodka cream sauce
- Specialty Char-Grilled Burger: Local Seven Hills Burger with sharp cheddar cheese, black pepper bacon, and house-made special sauce
- Chimichurri Chicken: Marinated chicken skewers roasted in our tandoor oven topped with chimichurri served over chorizo potato bravas, grilled sweet peppers and wild mushrooms, Argentinian white sauce
- Tofu Tikka Masala (vegan): Falafel and Grilled Local Tofu in a creamy tomato and pepper sauce served over garlic basmati rice with fried onions, served with vegan raita, mango chutney, and fresh baked naan bread
- Seasonal Fruit and Dessert: Fresh seasonal fruit display and house made ice cream and gourmet desserts
If a JMU student does not have a meal plan, they must purchase the adult meal ticket.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can my family find lodging?
Area accommodations fill up quickly, so make your reservations early! See a list of hotels/motels in Harrisonburg and surrounding areas.
When should I plan to arrive and depart?
Families arrive as their work obligations and other commitments permit. The more popular events (student conferences, shows and football game) are generally scheduled for midafternoon on Friday into Saturday evening.
Do we need to register somewhere when we arrive on campus?
There is no need to formally register upon arrival. Please review individual event descriptions for registration information.
What is the refund policy for tickets?
No refunds or exchanges. For questions regarding your order, please contact the JMU Athletic Ticket Office at (540) 568-3853 or athletic-ticket@jmu.edu.
Are family members/guests invited?
Family members and/or guests are welcome at events.
What is the dress code for Family Weekend?
We recommend that you dress comfortably and in layers as temperatures throughout each day may vary. (Please note that the Fantastic Feast is casual attire.)
Where can I purchase JMU clothing and other logo items?
You can purchase JMU merchandise at the JMU Bookstore.
Is tailgating allowed and if so, where?
Yes, on football game day, you may tailgate in any of the general parking lots on campus. General parking is free and available on a first come basis. Tailgating in general lots is permitted four hours prior game time. Reserved parking is available for Duke Club Members, call (540) 568-3853 for more information.
Who do I contact if I have additional questions?
For general questions, please contact the Family Engagement Office at (866) 399–8432. For Football or Fantastic Feast Family Weekend ticketing questions, please contact the JMU Athletic Ticket Office at (540) 568–3853.
