Save the Date for September 20-27, 2026!
Feeling nostalgic about your college years? Reconnect with the people and memories that made your college years unforgettable.
Graduated in a year ending in 6 or 1? This is your five-year reunion. We’ll set aside a space just for your class to gather.
Event Highlights
Festival Fun
- Shopping - Shop alumni crafts and support student fundraisers
- Live Music Stage - Featuring alumni bands
- Festival Food - Served in Garlock Commons
- Giant Games & Activities - Fun for all ages
- Roberts Car Show - Vote for your favorite vehicles
Music
- POPS Concert - The Roberts Symphony Orchestra and Chorale perform popular hits
- Wind Ensemble - Live performance led by Dr. Paul Shewan
Reunions
- Yesteryears Brunch - Honoring Alumni who graduated in ‘76 or earlier
- Five-Year Reunion Celebration - Classes ending in ‘1’ or ‘6’ are invited to our Reunion Celebrations event held during our Homecoming Festival on Saturday, September 26th!
Athletics
- Alumni Games - Athletes compete in alumni matchups
- Student Games - Cheer on Redhawks in men’s and women’s soccer, cross country invitationals, women’s field hockey, and women’s volleyball
Celebrating 160 Years
Roberts Wesleyan University is celebrating our 160th year!
We'll host special events and celebrations throughout the Homecoming week. Check back for more information coming soon!
Saturday Night Live
This is a Homecoming favorite for a reason. Music, comedy, dance, and more, live from current students
PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION OF DR. NICHOLAS J. WILLIS
Come see the inauguration ceremony of the 14th President of Roberts Wesleyan and Northeastern Seminary!
Schedule
Some events require registration. Those events will have the RSVP link directly next to them.
Once you have registered for an event, you'll receive a confirmation email with check-in information and more.
Wednesday, September 23
Featuring our 2026 award recipients.
- Time: 11-11:50 a.m.
- Location: Andrews B. Hale Auditorium, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center
- Audience: Open to all
Honoring our 2026 award recipients.
- Time: 12-2 p.m.
- Location: Ellen Stowe Dining Room, Garlock Dining Commons
- Audience: Invite only
Friday, September 25
Honoring Alumni who graduated in '76 or earlier and Faculty Emeriti.
- Time: 8:30-10 a.m.
- Location: Rinker Conference Hall, Golisano Community Engagement Center
- Audience: Invite only
Join us in lifting up our voices in an hour of worship through beloved hymns.
- Time: 3 p.m.
- Location: Parmerter Chapel, Pearce Memorial Church
- Audience: Open to all
- Time: 5-7 p.m.
- Location: Davison Art Gallery, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center
- Audience: Open to all; light refreshments provided
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Location: Redhawks Field
- Audience: Former Men's Soccer players and spectators
Spectators do not need to register.
Join the Roberts Symphony Orchestra as they perform music inspired by the wonders of space. Perfect for fans of all ages, this musical journey promises to transport listeners to other worlds!
Tickets: $25 for adults; children 8 & under and Roberts Students are free. Limited virtual tickets available for $25 per household.
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Andrews B. Hale Auditorium, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center & Online
- Audience: Open to all *tickets available soon*
Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly game and movie night. Bring a lawn chair or blanket if you would like (some will be provided). The popcorn is FREE!
- Time: 8:00 p.m. Games | 9:00 p.m. Movie
- Location: TBA
- Sponsored by: Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Office of Student Life
- Audience: Open to all
Saturday, September 26
Men's and Women's Cross Country Invitationals
- Time: 10 a.m.
- Location: Redhawks Stadium
- Audience: Open to all
Homecoming Festival
HIGHLIGHTS
- Inflatable Obstacle Course
- Train Rides
- Giant Lawn Games
- Car Show
LIVE MUSIC STAGE
Highlighting our very own alumni musicians!
SHOPPING
Alumni Vendors & Student Group Fundraisers
Arts, Crafts, Food, Jewelry, & More!
BOOKSTORE
Need new Roberts gear? The bookstore will be open 10am - 4pm.
FOOD
Featuring fun festival food in Garlock including BBQ, Tex-Mex, Grill & Sweets!
Other options include Palmer's Place within the Golisano Community Engagement Center or the Redhawk Cookout near the VAC Stadium.
Bring your food outside and sit at one of our picnic tables or under our general seating tent!
First time on campus? Coming back after several years? Join us for a campus tour to see what's new!
- Time: 11 & 2 p.m.
- Location: Meet at the Clocktower
- Audience: Open to all
Come stop by and check out the Homecoming Car Show! All attendees of the Homecoming Festival will have the chance to walk through the show and vote for their favorite vehicles.
Stop by the Judging Station for voting instructions. Votes must be submitted by 1:00pm.
- Time: 11-1:30 p.m.
- Location: Parking Lot C
- Audience: Open to all
5th - 50th Class Reunion Lunches
Invite Only
55th, 60th & 65th Class Reunion Lunch
INVITE ONLY
Women’s Soccer vs. College of Staten Island (CSI)
- Time: 1 p.m.
- Location: Redhawks Stadium
Men’s Soccer vs. College of Staten Island (CSI)
- Time: 3:30 p.m.
- Location: Redhawks Stadium
Women’s Alumni Lacrosse Game
- 1 p.m.
- Redhawks Field
- Former Women’s Lacrosse players
Women’s Alumni Soccer Game
- 6 p.m.
- Redhawks Field
- Former Women’s Soccer players
Spectators do not need to register.
Roberts student musicians, under the direction of Dr. Paul Shewan.
- Time: 4 p.m.
- Location: Andrews B. Hale Auditorium, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center
- Audience: Open for all
Join the Roberts & Northeastern Community, along with the Pearce Church congregation, for a worship service and special alumni message.
*Speaker to be announced soon!*
- Time: 5 p.m.
- Location: Parmerter Chapel, Pearce Church
- Audience: Open for all
Student Variety Show. Admission is free, and all, especially alumni, are invited!
- Time: 8 p.m.
- Location: Andrews B. Hale Auditorium, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center
- Sponsored by: Social Life Director, SALT
- Audience: Open to all
Sunday, September 27
Join the Roberts & Northeastern Community, along with the Pearce Church congregation, for a worship service and special alumni message.
*Speaker to be announced soon!*
- Time: 9:30 a.m.
- Location: Main Sanctuary, Pearce Church
- Audience: Open to all
Festival Food
Palmer’s Place
Golisano Center
- Starbucks
- Poblano's (wraps and bowls)
- Grill
Garlock Dining Commons
- Athletics Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
- Lunch and dinner (cookout festival food)
Redhawk Cookout
VAC Stadium
- Hotdogs and hamburgers
- All proceeds directly support Redhawks Athletics
Homecoming Participation Opportunities
If you’re a Roberts alum (or teaming up with one), you’re eligible to apply.
Hotels
We can't wait to see you on campus!
Nearby Hotels
Most hotels are within 20 minutes of campus.
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott located at the Rochester International Airport
- 1200 Brooks Avenue, Rochester, NY
- Residence Inn by Marriott
- 400 Paddy Creek Drive, Rochester, NY
- Holiday Inn Express Rochester-Greece
- 1635 Ridge Road West, Rochester, NY
- Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel
- 1890 Ridge Road West, Rochester, NY
- Hampton Inn & Suites
- 280 Clay Road, Rochester, NY
- Hyatt Regency Rochester
- 125 East Main Street, Rochester, NY
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
- 1111 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY
- Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
- 199 Woodcliff Drive, Fairport, NY (About 40 minutes)
- Staybridge Suites Rochester University Hotel
- 1000 Genesee Street Rochester, New York
- Home2Suites by Hilton
- 999 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY
- Holiday Inn & Suites
- 800 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
- 4695 West Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY
- Full hotel list via Google Maps
Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement