BW Bold & Gold Homecoming

October 9-10, 2026

Come home and celebrate with us!

Bold & Gold Homecoming returns to Baldwin Wallace University on October 9-10, 2026. Come home and celebrate the BW spirit, traditions and community with alumni, students, families and friends.

Friday, October 9

BW Veteran Alumni Cookout

4:30 p.m. ~ All-Star Student Veteran Center
BW veteran alumni, students and families are invited to BW’s Bold & Gold veteran alumni cookout. 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! 
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Athletics Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Center for Innovation and Growth
5:30 p.m. - Check-in and Cocktails | 6 p.m. - Dinner | 7 p.m. - Induction Ceremony
BW will induct the 2026 Class of the Athletics Alumni Hall of Fame. Classmates, family, friends and teammates are invited to join the celebration honoring this year's distinguished inductees.
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Cheer Alumni Event

6 p.m. ~ 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.
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Theatre: Glengarry Glen Ross

7:30-9:30 p.m. ~ Kleist Center for Art & Drama
Mamet's blistering portrait of desperation, competition and capitalism comes to the Sketchbook Series in a production featuring an all-female cast.
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Saturday, October 10

View Bold & Gold map for Saturday's event locations and open parking lots.

Alumni Marching Band Rehearsal and Performance

8:30 a.m. ~ George Finnie Stadium
Join the BW Marching Band to celebrate their 20th anniversary since being re-established in 2006. Alumni are invited to rehearse and perform with the current BW Marching Band. Please contact Dr. Andrew Machamer at amachame@bw.edu with questions or to register. 

BW Music Theatre Performance

10 a.m. ~ 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.

Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity - Dunk-A-Tau

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ~ Kleist Lawn
Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity is hosting a dunk tank for charity on the front lawn outside Kleist.

 Parade

11 a.m. ~ E. Center St. → Beech St. → Finnie parking lot
The parade will begin in the Bonds parking lot, head west on E. Center St., head north on Beech St. and across Bagley to the festival in the Finnie parking lot. Leading the parade will be this year's grand marshals — the BW Baseball Team.

Men's Tennis Match

11:30 a.m. ~ Pop Collins Tennis Courts
Baldwin Wallace vs. Franciscan Barons

 Festival & Entertainment

12 p.m. ~ Finnie Parking Lot
Enjoy entertainment from campus groups at the Bold & Gold stage show, and food in the Finnie parking lot. Delicious options from local food trucks will be available, including Off the Griddle, Cousin's Lobster, Dominic's Italian Sausage, Nelly Belly Pizza, and more! Food trucks are self-pay, no separate ticket needed.

 Engagement Zone

12 p.m. ~ Kleist Drop Off Lane (northwest of Kleist)
A selection of our more than 100 BW student organizations — along with several alumni groups and BW offices will entertain and inform alumni and guests on what campus life is all about today. The first 300 visitors in the Engagement Zone will receive a free Bold & Gold passport, which will be stamped as they make their way through the zone. Each stamped passport earns visitors a chance to win a prize, making the experience both fun and rewarding!

The following groups are participating in the Engagement Zone:

Women's Volleyball Match

12 p.m. ~ Ursprung Gymnasium (located inside the Lou Higgins Recreation Center)
Baldwin Wallace vs. Ohio Northern Polar Bears

VIP End Zone Tailgate Experience

12 p.m. ~ Opens
2 p.m. ~ Kickoff
The BW End Zone Tailgate Experience includes tailgate food, beverages and access to the south end zone of Tressel Field. Purchase tickets online for $51 or at Finnie Stadium on game day for $50.

 Homecoming Football Game

2 p.m. ~ George Finnie Stadium
Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets vs. Ohio Northern Polar Bears. Purchase your football tickets today!

Women's Tennis Match

2 p.m. ~ Pop Collins Tennis Courts
Baldwin Wallace vs. Wittenberg Tigers

Black Alumni Network/Black Student Alliance Kickback

3 p.m. ~ Black Cultural Center
After halftime of 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.

BW Safety & Security Reunion

6:30 p.m. ~ Mike's Bar & Grille
Alumni who worked in BW’s Safety & Security office are invited to a casual reunion to reconnect with fellow Yellow Jackets and Safety & Security staff.
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Theatre: Glengarry Glen Ross

7:30-9:30 p.m. ~ Kleist Center for Art & Drama
Mamet's blistering portrait of desperation, competition and capitalism comes to the Sketchbook Series in a production featuring an all-female cast.
View Details and Purchase Tickets >

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 2026. 

Questions?

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