Homecoming is a week-long celebration of Argo pride and spirit. 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!
Homecoming
Cannon Fest
October 2
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cannon Green
Homecoming Swag • FREE Food
Kickoff Homecoming Week at Cannon Fest! Meet your Homecoming Court and watch Golden Fleece Challenge 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.
Homecoming Court Pageant
October 3
7-9 p.m.
University Commons Auditorium
Building 22, Room 100
Want to know who is representing our school on this year’s Homecoming Court? Come out to our first annual Homecoming Court Pageant and get to know how these Argonauts truly embody the Argo Spirit. Watch them perform in different categories, get to know their UWF experience and don’t forget to place your vote!
Colchis Ticket Release Party
October 3
9-10 p.m.
University Commons Great Hall
Building 22
Who will be this year’s Colchis artist? Come to the Colchis Ticket Release Party hosted by CAB and Homecoming to be the first to know and get your ticket! Tickets are limited, so arrive early to secure yours.
Cardboard Boat Race
October 4
7-9 p.m.
Aquatic Center, Building 73
FREE Food
Come out and cheer on Golden Fleece Challenge teams and Homecoming Court as they try to stay afloat at the Cardboard Boat Race. Before the race, join us at the pavilion to see the boats and enjoy a sweet treat. Whether you’re rooting for your team or trying to keep your boat above water, don’t be afraid to get wet!
Colchis Homecoming Concert
October 5
7-9 p.m.
Field House, Building 54
Did you get your ticket? It's Homecoming’s biggest event of the week, Colchis! Be sure to get to the Field House early to claim a front-row spot for the show.
You must have a ticket and your UWF Student ID to enter; no exceptions.
The Argo Rally
October 6
6-10 p.m
Field House, Building 54
Come out and get hyped up for the Homecoming Football game versus Shorter University. Make and take a tie-dye shirt for the game, hear from the football team and its supporters, gather with other students and celebrate being an Argo!
Homecoming Football Game and Tailgate
October 7
Tailgate: Noon-4 p.m.
Game Kickoff: 4 p.m.
PenAir Field
FREE Food • Games • Football
Bring back the spirit from The Argo Rally for game day! Join us at PenAir Field for another on-campus football season. Come cheer on our football team at the tailgate before they storm the field. Then, stick around for the game to see who is crowned Homecoming Royalty, wins the title of Golden Fleece Challenge champions and a special surprise after the game!
Tickets are free for students on a first-come, first-serve basis on Monday, October 2 at the Service Desk and Ticket Center in the Univeristy Commons, Building 22.
Golden Fleece Challenge
September 30-October 7
Make a team with your student organization or a group of friends for Homecoming's Golden Fleece Challenge. 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.
Homecoming Court
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. 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 Game halftime show on Saturday, October 7!
Nominations are due September 6 at 5 p.m.
Golden Fleece Challenge
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 on October 7! 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!
Contact Us
Building 22, Room 244
11000 University Parkway
Pensacola, Florida 32514