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8:30 AM - 11 AM
Honors College Family Breakfast and Open House (Festival Lower Drum and Lawn Outside Festival)
Honors will host a Family Breakfast at the Festival (lower drum); by invitation only for students and families of Honors.
Want to know what it’s like being an Honors student? Join us for our virtual event "Hillcrest Declassified," Monday, October 11 at Noon on Honors Facebook (@JMUHonors)
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8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
SOLD OUT - Family Weekend Canoe Trip (Meet at UREC Adventure Center)
Includes the equipment, leaders, transportation and snacks | dress in layers in clothes than can get wet (just in case) and wear shoes with straps that can get wet (no flip-flops) | please bring a small backpack, 2 liters of water, sunblock and a hat | $20 per person, internet processing fees may apply
Enjoy the beauty of the valley as we canoe on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Paddle “Lake Shenandoah,” a flat-water-section in northeastern Rockingham County about 30 minutes from JMU. Basic canoeing and safety instruction will be covered. All you need to bring are your paddling clothes and shoes. We will be back before the football game kickoff. Students can register themselves and their families through the JMU Ticket Office at www.jmutickets.com or (540) 568-3853. Please register for ticketed events by October 1, 2021. Contact UREC's Assistant Director for Adventure & TEAM Programs with questions.
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8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
SOLD OUT - Family Weekend Hike (Meet at UREC Adventure Center)
Includes leaders, transportation and snacks | dress in layers and wear closed toed shoes, and a rain jacket is always a good idea | please bring a small backpack, 2 liters of water, sunblock and a hat | $25 per person, internet processing fees may apply
We will meet at UREC then travel to the border of West Virginia for a scenic hike to the historic High Knob fire tower. This moderate 3-mile round-trip trail hike includes some uphill hiking. Your efforts will be rewarded with a 360-degree view of the Allegheny and Blue Ridge mountains from the top of a fire tower. Students can register themselves and their families through the JMU Ticket Office at www.jmutickets.com or (540) 568-3853. Please register for ticketed events by October 1, 2021. Contact UREC's Assistant Director for Adventure & TEAM Programs with questions.
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9 AM - 10 PM
University Recreation Family Hours (UREC and UPARK)
Families are welcome and encouraged to avail themselves of the wide assortment of UREC and UPARK’s facilities and amenities. Please be sure to bring a photo ID, and students must accompany family members.
Review UREC's mask policies
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9:30 AM - 11 AM
Atlantic Union Bank Center Open House (Atlantic Union Bank Center)
Come check out the new facility, take a tour with athletics staff, check out available season tickets, and pick up your fan cutout from the previous season (if applicable). Masks will be required to be worn while inside the Atlantic Union Bank Center. Free parking is available in the Ballard Parking Deck located adjacent to the facility. Shuttle service will be provided from the Godwin Transit Center with return service to Bridgeforth Stadium for the football game. This event is free and open to everyone! Let us know you're coming and we'll send you a reminder email the day before.
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10 AM - Noon
SOLD OUT - Family Weekend Downtown Bike Ride (Meet at UREC Adventure Center)
Includes leaders and adult sized bikes only | Helmets (provided) required | $10 per person, internet processing fees may apply
We will meet at UREC then ride a short distance to the Harrisonburg Farmers’ Market where you can purchase great local breakfast items. After enjoying the Farmers’ Market, you are welcome to explore downtown before riding back as a group to UREC. Students can register themselves and their families through the JMU Ticket Office at www.jmutickets.com or (540) 568-3853. Please register for ticketed events by October 1, 2021. Contact UREC's Assistant Director for Adventure & TEAM Programs with questions.
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10 AM - 2 PM
SOLD OUT - Family Weekend Picnic On Hanson Field
10:00am - 2:00pm. $15 plus tax, children (6-12 years) $8, 5 and under free (JMU students free with meal plan)
- House Smoked Pulled Pork (with rolls, sauce)
- Chili Station: traditional beef chili, white bean vegetarian chili, cheese, onions, sour cream,jalapenos, corn chips, tortilla chips and hot sauce
- Hot Dog Station: beef & vegan hot dogs, cheese sauce, sauerkraut, onions, pickles, relish, jalapenos, traditional condiments
- Grilled Chicken with Valley BBQ Sauce
- Seasonal Salad: mixed baby greens, shaved carrots, cranberries, sliced red onions, feta cheese, maple balsamic vinaigrette
- Fall Harvest Pasta Salad: roasted squash, spinach, cherry tomatoes, red pepper pesto (nut-free)
- Purple and Gold Potato Salad
- Vegetable Crudité
- Assorted Craveworthy Cookies & Paw Print Blondies
- Spiced Cider, Iced Tea, Lemonade & Water Stations
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10 AM - 1:30 PM
JMU Family Photobooth (Hanson Field, Free)
Visit the JMU Family Photobooth to take a fun photo with your JMU Family and pick up some free purple and gold beads and pom-poms!
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11 AM - 11:45 AM
Honors College Saturday Scholars (Festival Allegheny Room, Limited to first 80 attendees)
The Saturday Scholars lecture series is designed to showcase the breadth and depth of Honors interdisciplinary seminars. Join us during Family Weekend on Saturday, October 9 from 11:00-11:45 a.m. in Festival’s Allegheny Room as Honors faculty member Amelia Underwood presents a sample Honors seminar! Since 2010, Underwood has taught classes in the Department of Military Science (Army ROTC) and the Honors College. While on active duty in the United States Army, Underwood served as a Field Artillery Officer assigned to nuclear capable Lance Missile battalions. Her academic interests include leadership, gender and 20th century American military history. Underwood remains very involved and passionate about issues concerning women in the military. She serves as a mentor and role model for the female Army ROTC cadets, is the founder and chair of the JMU Women’s Military Forum, and serves on the JMU President’s Task Force for Veteran’s Affairs. RSVP Requested
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2 PM - 6 PM
Open Climbing (UREC, Free)
No registration necessary. If you want to add a challenge to your Family Weekend, then look no further. Immediate family members are welcome to join us for an afternoon of fun in UREC’s Adventure Center, complete with a freestanding climbing tower and expansive bouldering wall. We will cover all you need to know for your first climb. Students will need to bring their JACard. Contact UREC's Assistant Director for Adventure & TEAM Programs with questions.
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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
University Outpost FanZone (Godwin Patio, Free)
The FanZone is a family focused pre-game festival that features inflatable games, a bounce house, face-painting (courtesy of the JMU Cheerleaders!), music, the Dog Walk, and much more. The FanZone opens two and a half hours prior to kickoff and remains open until 30 minutes before game time. Come out and show your Madison spirit while having fun with the whole family.
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2 PM Kickoff
JMU Dukes Football vs. Villanova (Bridgeforth Stadium/Zane Showker Field, students free with reservation and JACard)
Join us for our annual Family Weekend football game as your Dukes host Villanova! Click here to purchase season tickets or call (540) 568-3853. (If you wish to sit with your student during the game, enter their student ID # when prompted.)
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4 - 8 PM
D-Hall Fan Favorites
No reservations required. $14.25 (plus tax if purchased at the door), kids 5 and under free (JMU students free with meal plan)
All-you-care-to-eat dining stations include:
- Meatloaf Sub with Cheddar, Caramelized Onions, Spicy BBQ Sauce
- Tailgate Burger topped with caramelized onions, bacon, BBQ sauce, Pickles, Potato Chips finished with Baked Beans
- Loaded Cheese Fries
- Slow smoked BBQ ribs with three cheese macaroni and baked beans
- Smoked Brisket with Cilantro Rice and Chipotle Black Beans
- Shredded Brisket Nacho Bar
- Schmitter Sandwich- Roast Beef, Salami, American Cheese, Schmitter Sauce
- Chili Fritos Cheddar Pizza
- Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza
- Vegan Chili Dog or Bowls assorted vegan toppings
- Buffalo Rotisserie Chicken with Roasted Potato Wedges and Corn on the Cob
- Tailgate Pasta Salad with Salami, Olives, Tomatoes, Mozzarella Cheese and Roasted Red peppers
- Grilled and Fried Chicken Sandwiches with sides
- Create your own Stir-fry!
- Assorted Gourmet Desserts
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4:30 - 8 PM
E-Hall Fantastic Feast
Reservations required - no walk ins. Early seating 4:30-6:00pm, late seating from 6:15-8:00pm. $24 plus tax, children (6-12 years) $14, 5 and under free (JMU students free with meal plan)
All-you-care-to-eat dining stations include:
- Hot Snow Crab Legs with drawn butter
- Carving Station Top Round served with au Jus and assorted gourmet condiments, Local Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes & Glazed Baby Carrots
- Seared Salmon with a lemon dill cream sauce with Wild Mushroom Risotto & Roasted Asparagus
- Southwest Quinoa Bowl
- Cocktail Shrimp with assorted sauces and condiments
- Spinach Salad with pancetta, strawberries, gorgonzola and a champagne vinaigrette
- Smoked Salmon
- Maple Bourbon Glazed Tofu served with riced cauliflower and roasted root vegetable blend
- Roasted Pumpkin and Sage Soup
- Artisan Cheeses, Charcuterie, Crudité & Flat Breads
- Shish Tawook served with Jeweled Rice, Roasted Vegetables & Grilled Naan Bread
- Assorted Gourmet Desserts
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6 PM
Softball Dinner on the Diamond (Veterans Memorial Park, $25/person or $150 for a table of seven)
The James Madison softball team's annual "Dinner on the Diamond" will be held on Saturday, October 9th, 2021 at 6 p.m., during which JMU softball fans, alumni and their families will eat under the lights at Veterans Memorial Park. The cost of the dinner is $25 per person or $150 for a table of seven. The dinner includes a buffet-style meal catered by JMU Dining Services, with vegetarian options available upon request. The dinner will be held at round tables in the outfield of the stadium and the team will host a silent auction with autographed merchandise. You will also be able to interact with the players and hear them speak about their experiences as a JMU Softball Player. Pre-registration is required to attend this event.
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7 PM
JMU Men's Soccer vs. William & Mary (Sentara Park, Harrisonburg, Free admission)
Grab your whole family to cheer on the Dukes at Sentara Park!
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8 PM
Broadway's Next Hit Musical (Wilson Hall, Tickets $18-$33)
Whose Line Is It Anyway? meets The Tony Awards
“At last! A musical of, for, and by the people.” - Time Out New York
In Broadway’s Next Hit Musical (BNHM), hailed as “hilarious” by The New York Times, a captivating cast creates spontaneous scenes and songs filled with delightful dancing, catchy melodies, and lots of laughter—all based on audience suggestions! The only unscripted theatrical awards show features master improvisors who take made-up song titles by audience members and present them as “nominated songs” for The PHONY Award. The audience then votes for its favorite song and watches the cast turn that song into a full-blown improvised musical, replete with memorable characters, witty dialogue, and plot twists galore! BNHM has been performed throughout the United States and in New York City at the Triad Theater, the Tribeca Festival, and the New York Musical Theater Festival, among others. Don’t miss your chance to write the next great American musical!
Reserved seating. Buy tickets ONLINE at jmuforbescenter.com, BOX OFFICE (in person – Advance: 147 Warsaw Avenue. NIGHT OF: Wilson Hall- or by phone at 540.568.7000. Final sale. No refunds or exchanges for single tickets.
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