Bold & Gold Homecoming

Friday and Saturday, October 24-25, 2025

Come home and celebrate with us!

Join the BW community for a day of Bold & Gold spirit with a new twist. We’ll have all of the traditional fun of a parade and Yellow Jacket football, with a new venue for our festival and new choices for food and fun. Check out the schedule of events for October 24-25.

What's New?

First, a new parade route through the center of campus. We’ll move down E. Center Street, head north on Beech and across Bagley into the Finnie lot.

Then, a new location: We’ll move closer to the football action and party in the George Finnie Stadium parking lot, offering easier access for all your Homecoming fun.

There’s new food too! Festival Food Trucks: Enjoy a variety of delicious options from local food trucks, including Off the Griddle, Cleveland Cookie Dough, Pop Culture, and more! Food trucks are self-pay, no separate ticket needed.

Schedule of Events

Friday, October 24

4:30 p.m. ~ Bold & Gold Veteran Reunion
Ritter Library Lobby
BW veteran alumni, students and families are invited to BW’s Bold & Gold veteran reunion. During the event, the latest display project in Ritter Library will be unveiled, honoring the history of BW and its military-connected students. Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, and the opportunity to win door prizes. We will capture photos of graduation classes and branches, so please wear your favorite military shirts, sweaters or covers! RSVP to bwvets@bw.edu or (440) 826-5920.

6 p.m. ~ Cheer Alumni Event
Lou Higgins Dance Studio
Join us in the Lou Higgins dance studio for a meet and greet with the Yellow Jackets Cheer team, STUNT team and fellow YJ4Ls as the group preps for game day. Learn the newest spirit chants and share great memories with fellow alumni. If you plan on learning material with us, please wear appropriate athletic attire and shoes. Register here.

7:00 p.m. ~ Black Alumni Network Meet & Greet
Black Cultural Center
Join the Black Alumni Network at the Black Cultural Center for a meet and greet with alumni, students and friends. Light food and beverages included. Register here.

Saturday, October 25

9 a.m. ~ Latino/x/e Alumni Advisory Board Meet & Greet
Center for Innovation & Growth
Reconnect with Latino/x/e alumni! Join us as we celebrate the culmination of our inaugural mentorship program and find out how you can get involved to support BW students. Register here.

10 a.m. ~ BW Music Theatre Performance
Boesel Musical Arts Center Steps
Enjoy a selection of songs performed by BW Music Theatre students on the steps of the Boesel Musical Arts Center. Rain location is Fynette Kulas Hall. Free for all to attend.

11 a.m. ~ Parade
Parade through campus with the Marching Yellow Jackets and more. Meet the 2025 parade grand marshals — BW President Lee Fisher and his wife, Peggy Zone Fisher.

11:30 a.m. ~ Black Alumni Network Tailgate
Finnie Parking Lot
Enjoy food (vegetarian options included), drinks and music. Register here.

12 p.m. ~ Festival
Finnie Parking Lot
A FREE festival with entertainment and giveaways in the Finnie lot! Food and beverages available for purchase. Enhance your experience with a game day ticket or other upgrade.

2 p.m. ~ Homecoming Football Game
George Finnie Stadium
Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets vs. Marietta Pioneers
Purchase tickets to the football game.

4:30 p.m. ~ Black Alumni Network/Black Student Alliance Kickback
Black Cultural Center
After the football game, join the Black Alumni Network and Black Student Alliance for a casual kickback at the Black Cultural Center to end the weekend's festivities. Register here.

Tell Us You're Coming

Bold & Gold Photo Album

Check out a few photos from recent years as you prepare to make new memories in October. 

Campus Map

Use the campus map if you need assistance navigating your way around campus.

Questions?

Please feel free to contact the Center for Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement at bwalumni@bw.edu or (440) 826-2104.