All week, students, faculty, staff and alumni of the University come together to breathe blue and green! Join us for all our traditional events, competitions and activities as we celebrate UWF. Go Argos!
October 7 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cannon Green
FREE Food • FREE Merch
Kick off Homecoming Week at Cannon Fest, where you can meet your 2024 Homecoming Court and watch GFC teams compete in their first round of competitions. Be sure to take a photo with our Glitter Gods, enjoy FREE food, and stay around for our annual cannon ribbon tying.
October 7 | 6-9 p.m.
Commons Auditorium
Entertainment • Laughter
Who is representing our school on this year's Homecoming Court? Come to our second annual Homecoming Court Pageant and learn how these Argonauts truly embody Argo Spirit. Watch them perform in different categories, get to know their UWF experience and place your vote on who should win the crown!
October 8 | 7-9 p.m.
Cannon Green
FREE Merch • Colchis Ticket • Music
DRUMROLL PLEASE! Homecoming and CAB are proud to present the Colchis Ticket Release Party! Be among the first students to hear the announcement of Homecoming's 2024 Colchis artist and secure your ticket to the show. Tickets are limited, so get here early to reserve yours.
October 9 | 7-9 p.m.
Aquatic Center
Competition • Entertainment
Cheer on the GFC teams and the Homecoming Court as they try to stay afloat at the annual Cardboard Boat Race. Whether you're rooting for your team or trying to keep your boat above water, don't be afraid to get wet!
Due to travel complications caused by Hurricane Milton, the artist scheduled to perform at Colchis is unable to attend, and the concert has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you continue to enjoy the other Homecoming events throughout the week.
October 11 | After UWF Volleyball Game
University Park
Spirit of UWF
Join the Argo Rally immediately following the UWF Volleyball Game to cheer on your Argos in preparation for the Homecoming Football Game and Tailgate! Let's Go Argos!
October 12 | Noon-4 p.m. Tailgate
4 p.m. Kick Off
PenAir Field
Football Game • Halftime Show
Bring your Argo spirit to GAME DAY! Join us at PenAir Field for another on-campus homecoming game. Cheer on our football team before they storm the field at 4 p.m. Stick around for the game to see who takes home the Homecoming crown and who wins the title of GFC champion!
October 4-10 | Varies
Varies
Competition • Winning Trophy
Sign up for Homecoming's Golden Fleece Challenge (GFC) with your student organization or a group of friends. There are competitions all week long for teams to rack up points and compete for the trophy. Winners will be announced at our Homecoming Football Game halftime show. For more information, email hcgfc@uwf.edu or follow our Instagram page, @uwfhomecoming. May the best team win!
Want to leave your mark on UWF? Becoming a member of the Homecoming Court is perfect for you! Homecoming Court is open to students who have been nominated by a department, program or organization as outstanding examples of what it means to be an Argonaut. Homecoming wants to create an inclusive environment for all students and has introduced Homecoming Royalty. Our most dedicated Argonauts will take part in all the Homecoming festivities and help spread their love for UWF to fellow students.
The Golden Fleece Challenge is an intense but good-hearted competition between teams of students throughout Homecoming Week. Each team will compete in challenges and participate in events to rack up points in hopes of taking home the winning title. Winners of GFC will be announced at the Homecoming Football Game halftime show! Teams are open to all student organizations that are in good standing with the University and groups of students not affiliated with a student organization. So, grab your friends, join GFC and let the best team win!
11000 University Parkway
Building 22, Room 244
Pensacola, Florida 32514
