Family Weekend 2012
Schedule of Events
*To register for Family Weekend, click here.
Friday, October 5th
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Campus Bookstore, Dickson Palmer Student Center
Mom and Dad can now purchase the latest in Wingate University apparel and gifts. There’s something for everyone!
11 a.m. – 12 a.m. Klondike Pool side
The Klondike serves everything from fries and burgers to salads, premium sandwiches and smoothies. This is a great place to grab a bite for lunch or dinner.
5 – 8 p.m. Family Weekend Registration & Check-in, Dickson Palmer Student Center
Stop by to pick up your tickets or purchase tickets for the weekend.
Saturday, October 6th
9-10:30 a.m. Family Weekend Registration & Check-in, Dickson Palmer Student Center
Stop by to pick up your tickets or purchase tickets for the weekend.
11:30 a.m. Wingate Family Tailgate
Join us for a traditional tailgate atmosphere with BBQ and all the trimmings! Bring a blanket and some lawn chairs and enjoy a lunch with your student, faculty and staff, and other Wingate families at the tent across from the football stadium.
Tickets required*
$11 for adults, Wingate Students, and children 11 and up
$6 for children 10 and under
1:30 p.m. Football Wingate Bulldogs vs. Mars Hill
Come rally behind the Bulldogs as we take on Mars Hill at the Irwin Belk Stadium and John R. Martin Field.
Tickets required*
$ 12 for adult general admission
$ 8 for children general admission
Admission for Wingate Students is free with student ID
2 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Lincoln Memorial
Come support the Lady Bulldogs as we host Lincoln Memorial at the Wingate University Soccer Complex. No tickets required.
4 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Lincoln Memorial
Come support the Bulldogs as we hosts Lincoln Memorial at the Wingate University Soccer Complex. No tickets required.
7 p.m. The Jason Bishop Show
From a breathtaking double levitation to cutting edge op-art and plasma illusions, Jason Bishop features stunning original state of the art magic. Each show features award winning sleight of hand, grand illusions and close-up magic projected on a huge screen so you can see for yourself if something is up his sleeve!?!
Batte Center – McGee Theatre
Tickets required*
$25 for adult general admission
$15 for 18 and under
FREE for Wingate students
Sunday, October 7th
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Brunch in the W.T. Harris Dining Hall
Church Services
Please visit one of the houses of worship in our area:
Town of Wingate:
Wingate Baptist Church (behind the Ethel K. Smith Library)
Wingate United Methodist (111 Hinson Street)
City of Monroe:
Arbor Fellowship (2608 Doster Road)
Central United Methodist (801 S. Hayne Street)
First Baptist (109 Morrow Street)
First Presbyterian (302 E. Windsor Street)
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic (725 Deese Street)
St. Luke’s Lutheran (909 Circle Drive)
St. Paul’s Episcopal (116 S. Church Street)
City of Matthews:
Elevation Church (11416 E. Independence Blvd., Suite N)