Gardner-Webb Homecoming 2024 Features Football and U.S. Army Golden Knights

Weekend Includes Parade, Bo’s Battle Que, Hall of Fame Gala and Worship at the Webb

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Gardner-Webb University is honored to have the U.S. Army Golden Knights perform at 1 p.m. before the Homecoming Game. The team will bring down the game ball in their parachute jump in time for kickoff at 1:30, when the Runnin’ Bulldogs take on Lindenwood.

Homecoming at Gardner-Webb is a chance to reconnect with classmates and friends, reminisce about classes and social events, and explore what’s new on campus. For students, Homecoming celebrates what it means to be a Runnin’ Bulldog.

Director of Alumni Relations Leah Clevenger explained the significance of the event. “Homecoming isn’t just one day anymore,” she noted. “We now have a full weekend of events that are fun family traditions. We hope alumni, families, and friends of the University will create Homecoming ‘24 memories by making plans to be a part of the activities offered Oct. 18-20.”

Highlights of the weekend include the parade and football, Bo’s Battle Que, the Athletics Hall of Fame Gala, and a barbecue lunch.

Homecoming Highlights

Friday, Oct. 18

• 8 a.m., Gardner-Webb Baseball Alumni and Friends Golf Outing, Riverbend, 3005 Long Wood Drive, Shelby, N.C.
• 3 p.m., Bo’s Battle ‘QUE: BBQ Team Competition. Details here.
• 6:30 p.m., Athletics Hall of Fame Gala.

Saturday, Oct. 19

• 11 a.m., Bulldog BBQ Lunch under the tent.
• 11 a.m., People’s Choice competition for Bo’s Battle Que.
• Noon, Homecoming Parade.
• 1:30 p.m. Runnin’ Bulldog Football vs Lindenwood.

Sunday, Oct. 20

• 10 a.m., Worship at The Webb, Brinkley Amphitheater.

Auxiliary aids will be made available to persons with disabilities upon request 10 working days prior to the event.  Please call 704-406-4270 or email [email protected] with your request.

Gardner-Webb University is North Carolina’s recognized leader in private, Christian higher education. A Carnegie-Classified Doctoral/Professional University, GWU is home to nine colleges and schools, more than 80 undergraduate and graduate majors, and a world-class faculty. Located on a beautiful 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, N.C., Gardner-Webb prepares graduates to impact their chosen professions, equips them with the skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspires them to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of others. Ignite your future at Gardner-Webb.edu.