Homecoming 2020

October 2-3, 2020

We hope you will join us for Homecoming REdesigned 2020 on October 2-3, 2020! Make plans to be a part of this entertaining, safe, and fun new take on Homecoming 2020. Times/dates, registration information, and more event details will be updated frequently, so check back for changes and additions to the schedule.

While Mars Hill University normally celebrates class reunions over Homecoming weekend, the 50th and 40th class reunions have been postponed to fall of 2021. All other reunion events have been cancelled.

Homecoming weekend features many opportunities for classmates to reconnect. Events taking place over the weekend:

Friday, October 2

Alumni of the Year – 9 a.m. – Virtual

This event will be prerecorded and launched virtually on social media. Tune in to see who is MHU’s Alumni of the Year!

Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament – 9:30 a.m. – In-person

The Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament will return to Reems Creek Golf Club in Weaverville on Friday, October 2. Tee off is at 9:30 a.m. Spots are still available! Register today!

Saturday, October 3

The Lion’s Roll – 10 a.m. – Virtual

A fundraiser to benefit our students through the Mars Hill Fund. Watch as hundreds of balls race downhill through an obstacle course. Will yours survive? The race will be prerecorded. It will air on our social media channels October 3 and the winners will be revealed. Are you feeling lucky? Register Now!

Talent From The Hill – 11 a.m. – Virtual

Virtual variety show featuring current students and alums hosted by Producer/Composer Mark Cabaniss ’82. This event will be prerecorded and launched virtually on social media. Anticipated performances include the Bailey Mountain Cloggers, Brett Pardue, Mars Hill University Choir, and Debbie Phillips.

Other Homecoming Week Events

Virtual 5K Race – October 1-4 – A virtual 5K is a walk or a run that you complete on your own any time October 1–4. Proceeds will benefit our HHPR program, and the first 100 registrants will receive a MHU Homecoming mask! Register Now!

October 1 – Encouraging Light Gift Package Distribution to Students from MHU Alumni Board

October 2-3 – Lunsford Festival Virtual Events