BearFest
One Weekend. Endless Ursinus Pride.
October 16-17, 2026
Homecoming and Family Weekend combine in a celebration of everything that makes Ursinus special. From spirited traditions and campus celebrations to time with the people who matter most, you won’t want to miss it!
Schedule of Events
Kids' Corner Activities
Class Reunions & Milestone Celebrations
Athletics Alumni Events
Tours & Talks
weekend highlights
Bearfest tailgate
Calling all current families and alumni!
Saturday
11 a.m.- 4 p.m.
The excitement peaks with the BearFest Tailgate on the Kaleidoscope Plaza. Reconnect with fellow alumni on Reunion Row to the sounds of Chinaberry Lane and a live DJ. Let the kids loose at the bounce houses, games, and face painting station, and capture the memories at our photo booth in Bear Square. Stop by the hospitality tents, enjoy Pepsi activations, and grab a bite from our selection of food trucks including Fitzwater Food Truck and Tony Luke's — all while raising a glass with Brothers Kershner Brewing Co.
Multi-Generational Sound with Ursinus Roots
Chinaberry Lane
Saturday, October 17
12 noon - 2 p.m.
Six musicians. Different generations.
Three Ursinus alums from the 90s.
One heck of a setlist.
Check them out during Saturday's tailgate!
bear Square
Saturday, October 17
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join us near the Love Statue for Bear Square— showcasing select student organizations and academic departments from across campus who will be serving up a wide-vaiety of activity for the entire familiy!
It's Gametime!
Field Hockey vs Bryn Mawr
12 Noon
Snell Field
Football vs Johns Hopkins
1 p.m.
Patterson Field
Women's Soccer vs Gettysburg College
5 p.m.
Patterson Field
Men's Soccer vs Gettysburg College
8 p.m.
Patterson Field
Ursinus Baseball Golf Outing
Oct. 16, 2026 | 11 a.m.
Raven’s Claw Golf Club
Raven’s Claw Golf Club
The Ursinus Baseball golf fundraiser creates a number of opportunities for the team to improve the student-athlete experience. All proceeds from this event directly support the Ursinus Baseball program.
Women’s Lacrosse Alumnae Game
Oct. 16, 2026 | 7 p.m.
Snell Field
Snell Field
Women’s Lacrosse is hosting their alumnae game on Friday, October 16 at 7 p.m. on Snell Field. Following the game, join the team at the Trappe Tavern and for tailgating on Saturday, October 17 at 10:30 a.m.