Parents And Family Weekend: Programs & Activities
Get ready to hula on the Highest of Seven Hills!! 🌺🌴 Aloha from the Hill! 🌴🌺 Step onto the campus of love and charity and feel the love. Ohana means "FAMU-LY'!
Friday, October 25, 2024
- Check-In & Service Project Drop-Off
H. Manning Efferson Student Union Multipurpose Rooms | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Start your weekend by checking in and contributing to our Parents & Family Service Project to give back to our community. - SET Market
Outside H. Manning Efferson Student Union on the Set | 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Explore the famous FAMU Set Market, filled with local vendors, artisans, and unique Rattler gear! - Food Truck Alley
Will Packer Amphitheater | 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Grab a bite to eat from a selection of delicious food trucks! - Sneak-Peek-At-Greek Yard Show & Performances
Will Packer Performing Amphitheater | 1:30 p.m.
Watch the Greeks step and stroll in an exciting showcase of talent and tradition! - Luau & Movie at the Amp
Will Packer Performing Amphitheater Lawn | 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. | Movie Begins at 8:30 p.m.
Wrap up the day with a Hawaiian-themed Luau featuring island vibes and a special outdoor screening of "Lilo & Stitch" under the stars
Saturday, Ocotber 26, 2024
- Late Check-In
Paddyfoote Lawn | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
For those arriving late, make sure to stop by for check-in before the big game! - Rattler Walk
Jake Gaither Gymnasium | Time TBA
Join us in cheering on the Rattler football team as they make their grand entrance to Bragg Memorial Stadium! - Tailgate, Games & Kid Zone
Paddyfoote Lawn | 3 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy the ultimate tailgate experience with games, food, and a kid zone full of inflatables and activities for the little ones! - Game Time/Kick-Off
Ken Riley Field @ Bragg Memorial Stadium | 6:00 p.m.
It’s game time! Watch the Rattlers take the field and battle it out under the lights. Bring your best Rattler spirit
Sunday, October 27, 2024
- Andre D. Green Farewell Brunch
Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Say farewell to a memorable weekend with a delicious Farewell Brunch to celebrate family and Rattler pride before you head home.
Tentative Schedule of Events
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Friday, September 27, 2024
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Saturday, September 28, 2024
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Sunday, September 29, 2024
Past 'Parents And Family Weekend' Events
Uncover the fun, the growth, the remarkable moments, and the myriad of exciting experiences!
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Friday, September 22, 2023
➤ Let's Get This Party Started!!: Early Check-in
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 p.m. | Efferson Student Union - Office Of Student Activities
➤ Set Friday Fever: A Day Of Funky Beats And Psychedelic Threads
11:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.| Will Packer Performing Amphitheater
➤ Greek Disco Showdown: Yard Show
3:30 p.m. | Will Packer Performing Amphitheater -
Saturday, September 23, 2023
➤ The Party Starts When I Check-in: Groovy Gatherings Begin
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | On-campus Location TBA
➤ Famuly Funk-tailgate: United And It Feels So Good
12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | On-campus Location TBA
➤ Game Time: FAMU vs. Alabama State University
Kick Off At 6:00 p.m. | Bragg Memorial Stadium
Theme: Hall Of Fame Game | Game Color: Green -
Sunday, September 24, 2023
➤ The Inaugural: Andre D. Green Farewell Famuly Brunch
10:30 a.m. | On-campus Location TBA
Colors: Black With A Touch Of Gold
WHERE Y'AT!! Grab your beads, put on your mascaraed mask and listen to the smooth sounds of the second line.
FAMU Parents and Family Weekend is bringing the Big Easy to Rattler Nation.
This year's theme is "Mardi Gras on the Hill" , and we are super excited to have you all join us.
We promise to show you and your family a good time, September 30 - October 2.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
Friday, November 4, 2022
CHECK-IN
Location: H. Manning Efferson Student Union – Multipurpose Room
Time: 9am – 5pm
Activities: Pick up registration materials.
RATTLER QUARTERS: WELCOME LUNCHEON
Location: Grand Ballroom located H. Manning Efferson Student Union
Time: Noon – 1pm
Activities: Dean of Students Greetings, Weekend Overview, Door Prizes and Second Line to Set Friday.
OLD SCHOOL SET FRIDAY
Location: H. Manning Efferson Student Union front Courtyard
Time: 11am – 4p.m
Activities: Set Friday Market Vendors and Music.
YARD SHOW
Location: Will Packer Amphitheater
Rain Location: Gaither Gymnasium
Time: 2pm – 3:30p.m
Activities: Performances from campus organizations within the Fraternity and Sorority Life division.
A NIGHT ON THE BAYOU
Location: Meek-Eaton Black Archives Research Center and Museum Front Lawn
Rain Location: Grand Ballroom
Time: 7:30pm – 10:30p.m
Activities: Live Band, Cajun Cuisine, Best Mask Competition, FAMU Line Dances and Door Prizes. Limited seating is provided. However, you won’t need it you will be dancing the night away.
Saturday, November 5, 2022
LATE CHECK-IN
Location: Multipurpose Room located in the H. Manning Efferson Student Union
Time: 10am – 2pm
Activities: Pick up registration materials.
FAMULY FUN DAY
Location: Galimore Lanes, Rattler’s Den & Grand Ballroom all located H. Manning Efferson Student Union
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Activities: Galimore Lanes (Bowling & Billiards), Rattler’s Den Courtyard (Karaoke), Rattler’s Den (Family Photos). Please remember to wear you Parent and Family Weekend Shirt.
GAME DAY TAILGATE
Location: Paddyfote Green Space (Corner of Wahnish Way and Robert and Trudie Perkins Way)
Time: 3pm – 5:30pm
Activities: Tailgate Games, Food and Music. Please remember to wear you Parent and Family Weekend Shirt.
GAME TIME: FAMU VS. SOUTHERN UNIVERISTY
Location: Bragg Memorial Stadium – East Side (General Admission)
Time: 6pm – 9pm
Activities: Rattler Football Team, Marching 100 and Cheerleaders. Game Day tickets included in registration materials. Please remember to wear you Parent and Family Weekend Shirt.
5th QUARTER SILENT PARTY
Location: Grand Ballroom – H. Manning Efferson Student Union
Time: 9pm – 11pm
Activities: Old School vs New School Disc Jockeys.
Sunday, November 6, 2022
Farewell Brunch
Location: Gaither Gymnasium
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Activities: University President and Vice-President Farewell Message, Music and Southern Style Brunch.
GAME TIME: FAMU VS. ALABAMA STATE UNIVERSITY – Women’s Volleyball
Location: Lawson Multipurpose Center & Teaching Gymnasium – (Free Admission)
Time: 4pm
It's time to get back in the saddle! FAMU Parents and Family Weekend is back and better than ever.
This year's theme is Rattler Rodeo and we are excited to welcome the cowboys and cowgirls back to the Hill.
So put on your favorite Wrangler jeans and grab your hat and boots - we're headed to the Rattler Rodeo October 1-3, 2021!
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
Friday, October 1
CHECK-IN
Location: H. Manning Efferson Student Union – Grand Ballroom
Time: 10am – 5pm
Activities: Pick up registration materials.
Back at the Ranch Welcome Luncheon
Location: Grand Ballroom located H. Manning Efferson Student Union
Time: Noon – 1pm
Activities: Dean of Students Greetings, Weekend Overview, Door Prizes and Second Line to Set Friday.
OLD SCHOOL SET FRIDAY
Location: H. Manning Efferson Student Union - The SET & Will Packer Amphitheatre
Time: 12pm – 3p.m
Activities: Set Friday Market Vendors and Music.
YARD SHOW
Location: Will Packer Amphitheater
Rain Location: Gaither Gymnasium
Time: 2pm – 3:30p.m
Activities: Performances from campus organizations within the Fraternity and Sorority Life division.
Sundown at the Frontier - Featering the FAMU Jazz Ensemble and More
Location: FAMU Viticulture Center - 6361 Mahan Dr.
Time: 7:00pm – 10:00p.m
Activities: Live Band, Cuisine, Best Rodeo/western Outfit Competition, FAMU Line Dances and Door Prizes. Limited seating is provided. However, you won’t need it you will be dancing the night away.
Saturday, October 2
LATE CHECK-IN & Onsite registration
Location: Multipurpose Room located in the H. Manning Efferson Student Union
Time: 10am – 12pm
Activities: Pick up registration materials.
FAMULY Roundup
Location: Galimore Lanes, Rattler’s Den & Grand Ballroom all located H. Manning Efferson Student Union
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Activities: Galimore Lanes (Bowling & Billiards), Rattler’s Den Courtyard (Karaoke), Rattler’s Den (Family Photos). Please remember to wear you Parent and Family Weekend Shirt.
End Zone TAILGATE
Location: Bragg Stadium
Time: 3pm – 5:30pm
Activities: Tailgate Games, Food and Music. Please remember to wear you Parent and Family Weekend Shirt.
GAME TIME: FAMU VS. Alabama State University
Location: Bragg Memorial Stadium – East Side (General Admission)
Time: 6pm
Activities: Rattler Football Team, Marching 100 and Cheerleaders. Game Day tickets included in registration materials. Please remember to wear you Parent and Family Weekend Shirt.
Sunday, October 3
Stetsons & Spurs Farewell Brunch
Location: AC Hotel By Marriott - 801 S Gadsden St.
Time: 10:30am – 12:30pm
Activities: University President and Vice-President Farewell Message, Music and Southern Style Brunch.