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This year, we’re bringing the entire Bethel community together for three days filled with connection, Wildcat spirit, and new memories. Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ 2026 kicks off Thursday with a full day of fun, including food trucks, games, music, and the Faculty & Staff vs. Student Grudge Match. From the Jerry Wilcoxson Memorial Golf Tournament and Alumni & Hall of Fame Dinner to the Wildcat Bonfire, Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Parade, and Wildcat Alley, there’s something for every Wildcat to enjoy.

Whether you’re a current student, a proud alum, or part of our incredible faculty and staff, Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ 2026 is your chance to come back home, reconnect with old friends, celebrate Bethel traditions, and make new memories on the campus we all love.

THURSDAY, OCT. 15: DAY OF FUN

Step out of the office or classroom and enjoy a fun-filled day of community! All are welcome to join in a day of fall fun: tie-dye, pumpkins, food trucks, pickle ball, and more. Most classes are canceled as we kick off Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ with a our tradition of fun! Full schedule coming soon.

Day of Fun Begins

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Vera Low & Quad

Come and hang out at Vera Low for Tie Dye and Tacos, take to the Quad at 1 PM for slides and games, and don't forget to come paint your pumpkin for fall.

Food Trucks 

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Pickle Ball Courts

Try amazing food from local food trucks Walley's Taters and Sweet Heifers

Pickle Ball Faculty & Staff vs. Student Grudge Match

7:00 PM | Pickle Ball Courts

Come support the faculty, students, or both with our annual Faculty & Staff vs. Student Grudge Match!

FRIDAY, OCT. 16: MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, ALUMNI DINNER, & WILDCAT BONFIRE

Jerry Wilcoxson Memorial Golf Tournament

10:00 AM | Carroll Lake Golf Club

Join us for a morning golf at Carroll Lake! All proceeds from the tournament help support the men's and women's golf teams.
Reservations are due by October 9, 2026.

Faculty Art Show

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Kathy Sacks Art Gallery in Dickey Fine Arts

Sip and see our Faculty Art Show inspired by this year's theme The Great Outdoors.

76ers Reunion Hosted by Rev. Dr. Ron Stone

5:00 PM | The Wildcat Grille

Our Dutch Treat-style feast and festivities will bring the 76ers together for an evening of fellowship, memories and celebration. Reservations are due by October 14, 2026; please contact Rev. Dr. Ron for RSVPs.

• Phone Number: 251-776-2345
• Email: ronaldstone@bellsouth.net
• Address: 3481 Rowell Court, Mobile, AL 36695

Hall of Fame & Alumni Banquet

6:00 PM | Vera Low Center for Student Enrichment Board Room

We invite all alumni to join us. It will be a fun night to reconnect over dinner, speakers, and a performance by our Renaissance Resound! Inductees and immediate family of inductees into the Hall of Fame will have their meals complimentary. 
Reservations are due by October 9, 2026.

Wildcat Bonfire

8:30 PM | Behind the Stadium

Enjoy our celebration bonfire as we recognize our senior football players and cheerleaders! There will be smores, music, senior band, and so much more!

SATURDAY, OCT. 17: HOMECOMING DAY

Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ Parade

10:00 AM |  Line Up Begins at 1st Baptist Church, Red Roof House

Join SGA and campus organizations for an energetic march to the stadium! The route will begin at Baptist Church and continue through Red Roof House, Stonewall, Jordan, Bethel Court, ending at Vera Low next to the stadium.

Wildcat Alley

11:00 AM | Street Adjacent to Stadium

It's game day! Kick off a fun-filled day with games, food, and tailgating fun with the Renaissance Bluegrass Band!
 

And so many more!

Catwalk

11:45 AM | Crisp Arena to Walter Butler Stadium

Get ready to make some noise for our Wildcats

Football Game

1:30 PM | Walter Butler Stadium

Bethel Wildcats vs Cumberland Patriots