Homecoming
Homecoming Events Information
Homecoming is a week-long celebration of Argo pride and spirit. All week students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the University of West Florida come together to breathe blue and green! Join us for all our traditional events, competitions, and activities as we celebrate UWF! Homecoming 2022 will take place October 16 - 22. Mark your calendars and go Argos!!! #UWFHC22.
October 15
3-6 p.m.
Cannon Green
Help us transform the campus for Homecoming week! Decorate windows and sidewalks while cheering on this year's Glitter God Competition at Transform Fest. You will not want to miss this year's first Homecoming tradition.
October 17
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Cannon Green
Kickoff Homecoming week at Cannon Fest! Meet your 2022 Homecoming Court and watch GFC teams go head-to-head in their first competition. Take a picture with the Glitter Gods, grab some free food, and stick around for the traditional ribbon tying of the cannon
October 18
7-9 p.m.
Great Hall
Homecoming and CAB are proud to present the release of our Colchis artist at the official Colchis Ticket Release Party. Be the first to know who will be performing this year at Homecoming’s exclusive Colchis concert. Tickets are limited so get here early to lock in your spot.
October 19
7-9 p.m.
Aquatic Center
Come out and cheer on GFC teams and Homecoming Court as they try to stay afloat at the Cardboard Boat Race. Join our crew for halftime competitions to win yourself some exclusive promo. Whether you’re rooting for your team or trying to keep your boat above water, don’t be afraid to get wet!
October 20
7-10 p.m.
Field House
Did you get your ticket, because it’s time for Homecoming’s biggest event of the week, COLCHIS! Colchis only happens once a year so be sure to get to the Field House early to claim a front row spot for the big show.
October 21
7-10 p.m.
Downtown Pensacola - Gallery Night
Join us at Downtown Get Down as Homecoming takes on Gallery Night in downtown Pensacola. Complete the scavenger hunt for free promo, enjoy the live music, and see what our local bars and restaurants have to offer UWF students!
October 22
9 a.m.-Noon: Tailgate; 1-4 p.m.: Game
Pen Air Field
Break out your UWF spirit for the first ever on-campus Homecoming Football game. Everyone is welcome! Come get ready to cheer on our football team before they storm the Pen Air Field at 1pm. Stick around for the halftime show to see who takes home the crown of Homecoming Court and who wins the title of GFC champion.
Be Part of Homecoming
Want to leave your mark on UWF? Becoming a member of the Homecoming Court is perfect for you! Homecoming Court is open to students that have been nominated by their department, program, or organizations as outstanding examples of what it means to be an Argonaut. Homecoming wants to create an inclusive environment for all students, so this year we proudly introduce Homecoming Royalty. Twelve of our most dedicated Argonauts will take part in all the Homecoming festivities and help spread their love for UWF to fellow students. The winners will be announced at the Homecoming Football Halftime Show on Saturday, October 22nd!
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 to take home the winning title. Winners of GFC will be announced at the Homecoming Football Game Halftime Show on October 22nd! Teams are open to all student organizations that are in good standing with the university. So grab your friends, join GFC, and let the best team win!
Homecoming would not be a week full of exciting events without our Homecoming Crew! Our volunteer program allows students just like you to gain behind the scenes experience throughout Homecoming Week from serving food at Cannon Fest to prepping boats for Cardboard Boat Race! If you want first-hand experience being a part of Homecoming's traditional events as well as first access to limited Homecoming promotional items, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Whether you want to work every event or just one, we would love to have you on Homecoming Crew!
Hey Argos! I’m Jessica Ethridge, your Homecoming Executive Director! As a Senior with hopes of being an event planner in the future, I am studying Global Hospitality and Tourism Management major. I am so excited to be a part of the 2022 Homecoming Board as we bring spirit-filled events and festivities to campus leading up to our first-ever on-campus Homecoming Game! Stay tuned for a Homecoming week filled with tradition, blue and green, and most importantly, Argo Spirit!!
Hi, I’m Heidi Hinson, and I am this year's Golden Fleece Coordinator! I am a junior majoring in Criminal Justice with minors in Forensic Studies and Juvenile Justice! I am from this small town called High Springs. I was on the executive board last as an event director, and I can't wait to see what this year will bring. My biggest advice to anyone would be to get involved on campus in any way possible. I am so excited for this week of fun activities and traditions!
Howdy Argos! My name is Gabby Ransom, and I am your Homecoming Involvement Director for 2022! I am a junior studying Arts Administration and Musical Theatre. I am stoked to be working with the Executive Board and Homecoming Crew Volunteer Program on providing blue and green, spirit-filled events and activities to our campus in the fall. Stay tuned on our social media for all updates, features, and traditions for Homecoming 2022, and as always, Go Argos!
Hey, y’all! My name is Diana Bernau, and I am so excited to be your Homecoming Events Director this year! I am a Sophomore majoring in Supply Chain Logistics and hope to be involved in the hospitality industry after I graduate. I cannot wait to help coordinate fun events to keep our student body excited about Homecoming 2022. I love this student body and this campus so much, and I cannot wait to see how everyone shows off their Argo Spirit this Homecoming!
Contact Us
Building 22, Room 244
11000 University Parkway
Pensacola, Florida 32514
850.474.2117
homecoming@uwf.edu