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Learn more about the main events during Homecoming Weekend.
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Schedule of Events
Questions? Contact Sam Gibbons at alumni@barton.edu or (252) 399-6544.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Thursday, October 22 • 5:00-7:00 p.m. • Barton Art Galleries
Barton Art Galleries
Join Barton Art Galleries for an opening reception and talk of Pentimento, a group of exhibition featuring artists from The Painting Center in New York City, NY.
Friday, October 23, 2026
Friday, October 23 • 10:30 A.M. • Wilson Country Club
Golf Tournament
The Golf Tournament, benefitting the Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship, will be hosted at Wilson Country Club. Check-In opens at 9:00 A.M. with a 10:30 A.M. shotgun start. Get ready for a swingin' good time!
Friday, October 23 • 4:00-7:00 p.m. • Center Campus
Memory Lane Sip and Stroll
Bring your family and be in the company of the Barton community as we reminisce about the past and share plans for the future. Have a drink with us and take a tour of campus.
Friday, October 23 • 7:00 p.m. • Outdoor Athletic Complex
Women's Soccer Game vs. UNC Pembroke
Ready for some action? Support Barton Athletics and cheer on the Women's Soccer Team as they take on UNC Pembroke. Be sure to wear your blue!
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Saturday, October 24 • 9:30 a.m. • Hardy Alumni Hall
Torchbearers Induction Ceremony
Calling all Class of 1976 Alumni! Torchbearers, the 50 Year Legacy Society, invites alumni celebrating their 50th year since their first graduation to be inducted and celebrated.
Saturday, October 24 • 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • Center Campus
Tailgating
Local food trucks and treats, live music, and fun activities for the kids. Tent packages are available for organizations and groups to purchase in the Homecoming Registration form.
Saturday, October 24 • 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. • Various Locations
Alumni Affinity Group Gatherings
Phi Mu Sorority will be celebrating their 50th Reunion, the Whitehurst Family Honors Program Alumni will be hosting a special reunion, and there will be a School of Health Sciences/Nursing Alumni walkthrough.
Saturday, October 24 • 2:00 p.m. • Truist Stadium
Football Game vs. North Greenville
Get ready to roar with excitement as our Homecoming Football Game takes center stage for an electrifying showdown as our Bulldogs take on North Greenville University at Truist Stadium.
Saturday, October 24 • 5:00 p.m. • Outdoor Athletic Complex
Men's Soccer Game vs. Shaw
Ready for some action? Support Barton Athletics and cheer on the Men's Soccer Team as they take on Shaw University. Be sure to wear your blue!
Saturday, October 24 • 8:00 p.m. • Center Campus
Homecoming Dance
Dance the night away and wrap up Homecoming Weekend underneath the big tent. Open to alumni, faculty/staff, students, and guests.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are looking forward to hosting Barton and ACC alumni, faculty, staff, current students, and our campus community.
Yes! We encourage all alumni to register for Homecoming to ensure that we can plan the best events. Register for Homecoming here.
Join us Saturday, November 2 on Center Campus starting at 11:00 A.M. to tailgate before the big game! Center Campus will be the gathering hub and will feature local food trucks and treats, beer and wine, activities for the kids, and live music. Free to attend and open to all!
Organizations and groups that wish to gather together are able to reserve and purchase a tent package. We encourage you to bring your lawn chairs and coolers (no glass) to gather on the lawn and enjoy music, food, and fun.
Note: Please help keep our campus clean! We ask that all who plan to tailgate help dispose of trash and use the recycling receptacles placed around campus.
Football tickets can be purchased separately through the Barton Athletics website. Visit www.bartonbulldogs.com for updates, our spectator policy, and more.
Parking is available on a first-come, first-serve basis so please plan accordingly! When arriving on campus for Homecoming weekend, you will be directed to a cash/card lot. A traffic and parking map can be found at alumni.barton.edu/connect/visit.
Wilson has a number of options for accommodations. Explore your options at alumni.barton.edu/connect/visit for a detailed list.
Please reach out to Sam Gibbons, Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement, at alumni@barton.edu or call (252) 399-6544 with any questions you may have. We’re happy to help!
