HOMECOMINGandFAMILY WEEKEND2026

3:30 p.m.

Cannon Welcome Center

Welcome to the Mountain! Pick up your weekend materials, get settled in, and start making memories with your student. 

4:30–6:00 p.m.

The Summit

Gather with fellow Bobcat families for a delicious dinner and an evening of connection and community.

5:00–6:00 p.m.

Williams Gymnasium

Join alumni, coaches, parents of student-athletes, and other supporters of Lees-McRae at a Bobcat Huddle hosted by Lees-McRae Athletics! Join us for drinks and learn about all the exciting things happening in our athletic program.

6:00–7:30 p.m.

Evans Auditorium

Make new friends and challenge your crew to an evening of competitive spirit.

6:00 p.m.

Williams Gymnasium

Pack the stands and cheer on the Bobcats as they take on Southern Wesleyan.

6:45–9:00 p.m.

New Alumni House on South Campus

Be the first to enjoy the brand-new Alumni House located on the Lees-McRae South Campus. This formal event will be an unforgettable evening with President Lee King and the Lees-McRae Alumni Board. Raise a glass to outstanding alumni award winners and get a first look at the exciting developments shaping the future of Lees-McRae. Cost per person is $30.

Dress Code: Green and Gold Chic: Green-and-gold attire, dresses, blazers, sports coats, dressy denim

8:00–10:00 a.m.

Wildcat Lake 

Capture your annual family portrait at beautiful Wildcat Lake. Limited space available. Cost is $10 for three edited portraits. 

9:00–11:00 a.m.

The Pinnacle Room

Share stories and reconnect with classmates over breakfast in The Pinnacle Room. 

Athletic Complex

Softball Alumni Game: Noon

Women's Basketball Tailgate: Drop in between 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Men's Basketball Tailgate: Drop in between 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

9:00 a.m.–Noon  

Future Bobcats (ages 5–12) can learn cheers, dance moves, and school spirit traditions from our award-winning cheer and dance teams. The clinic concludes with a halftime performance during the Women’s Soccer game!  

11:00 a.m.

Williams Gymnasium

Pack the stands and cheer on the Bobcats as they take on Emmanuel.

11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Athletic Complex

Bobcat Fest is THE heart of Homecoming and Family Weekend. Find out what it means to be part of the ONE Lees-McRae community and enjoy live entertainment, family activities, amusement rides, great food, and nonstop Bobcat Spirit. Everyone is invited and encouraged to come! Alumni, parents, students, community members, and friends.  

1:00 p.m.

Tate Field

Cheer on the women’s soccer team! During halftime, the youth spirit clinic participants will perform. Following the women’s game, the Homecoming Court will be announced.  

3:30 p.m.

Tate Field

Cheer on the men’s soccer team! During halftime, the cheerleading and dance teams will perform.

5:30 p.m.

Elk Valley Preserve

Were you a former Wildlife Biology major at Lees-McRae? Gather with fellow Wildlife alumni and faculty for food, stories, and hands-on outdoor experiences.