Homecoming

The 34th Annual Hanley H. Painter Bear Memorial Golf Tournament
Lake Hickory Country Club, Catawba Springs Course

Start off your Homecoming weekend and show your support for LR at the annual Hanley H. Painter Memorial Golf Tournament. Bring your own foursome or we’ll add you to one. The event is at Lake Hickory Country Club (Catawba Springs), and tee times are 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. All proceeds benefit LR Athletics. Registration required.

Class of 1983 Reunion Weekend Kickoff Party
Blowing Rock Draft House | 5-7 p.m.

The class of 1983 reunion planning committee would like to invite classmates and their guests to gather at Blowing Rock Draft House before the Homecoming Kickoff Party. Stop by on your way into town to start your weekend off with fellow Bears! This event is a casual get-together and guests are invited to come and go as needed. Food and drink are on your own. Registration requested.

Class of 1973 50th Reunion
Alumni House | 6-9 p.m.

The class of 1973 will celebrate its golden year with a reunion dinner on the Hickory campus. Join your classmates at the Alumni House on the west side of campus at 6 p.m. to reminisce and reconnect. Price per person is $40 and includes a dinner of heavy hors d’oeuvres, a carving station and an open bar of beer and wine, guests are welcome. Registration required.

Class of 1998 25th Reunion
Alex and Lee George Hall Atrium | 6-9 p.m.

The class of 1998 is invited to celebrate its 25th reunion in the Alex and Lee George Hall Atrium, part of the new addition to the science building which opened in 2017. This special event will begin at 6 p.m. and provide time to remember favorite LR memories with classmates. Alumni and their guests will enjoy a dinner of heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar of beer and wine. Price per person is $25. Registration required.

Campus Ghost Tour
Lohr Hall | 6 p.m.
It's spooky season. Join the Office of Admission for a campus ghost tour. Guests will learn about LR history while hearing a few spooky stories about the campus. Do you have a LR ghost story to share? Don't miss this opportunity to relive your eerie college days. Registration requested.

Homecoming Kickoff Party
Blowing Rock Draft House | 7-10 p.m.

New in 2023 – Lenoir-Rhyne will take over Blowing Rock Draft House! Alumni and their guests will enjoy the entire space at the draft house right around the corner from campus. Join fellow Bears of all ages from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and enjoy free appetizers and a cash bar. This is the perfect spot to start your weekend and meet up with friends. Registration requested.

Homecoming Parade
Stasavich Place | 10 a.m.

Homecoming is not complete without the annual Homecoming parade! Make sure to get there early to claim your parade spot along Stasavich to see the spectacular floats from students, alumni organizations and community partners.

Alumni Homecoming Tailgate
Shaw Plaza | 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Get ready for the football game with a tailgate-style lunch from Windy City Grill in Hickory, family-friendly games, music and lots of LR spirit. The tailgate is sponsored by the Office of Alumni Engagement and will run from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., on Shaw Plaza, in front of the Cromer Center. All alumni and their guests are invited. Registration requested.

Homecoming Football Game vs. Barton College
Moretz Stadium | 2 p.m.

The Bears take on the Bulldogs from Barton College at 2 p.m. in Moretz Stadium. Tickets are $15 and $10 for children ages 3-12. Children 2 and under are free. Purchase tickets online at lrbears.com or at the gate on game day.

Class of 1983 40th Reunion
Westcott Plaza | 6-9 p.m.

The class of 1983 will celebrate its 40th reunion at Westcott Plaza, located in Fritz Conrad, beginning at 6 p.m. Alumni and their guests will enjoy time to reconnect with classmates and remember favorite LR memories. The evening will offer a dinner of heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar of beer and wine. Price per person is $30. Registration required.

Class of 2013 10th Reunion
Alumni House | 6-9 p.m.

The class of 2013 will celebrate its 10th reunion this year with a special gathering at the Alumni House, located on the west side of campus. Previously the president’s home, this space is perfect for reconnecting with friends and classmates from your time at LR. The reunion event will begin at 6 p.m. and offer a meal of heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar of beer and wine. Price per person is $30. Registration required.