Save the Date for September 20-27, 2026!
Feeling nostalgic about your college years? Reconnect with the people and memories that made your college years unforgettable.
Graduated in a year ending in 6 or 1? This is your five-year reunion. We’ll set aside a space just for your class to gather.
Look for your official reunion invitation in the summer!
Event Highlights
Festival Fun
- Live Music Stage - Featuring alumni bands.
- Roberts Car Show - Vote for your favorite vehicles
- Shopping - Shop alumni crafts and support student fundraisers
- Giant Games & Activities - Fun for all ages
- Festival Food - Served in Garlock Commons
Music
- Dueling Pianos - A high-energy, fun-filled evening with nationally recognized entertainers
- POPS Concert - The Roberts Symphony Orchestra and Chorale perform popular hits
- Wind Ensemble - Live performance led by Dr. Paul Shewan
Reunions
- Yesteryears Brunch - Honoring Alumni who graduated in ‘76 or earlier
- Five-Year Reunion Celebration - Classes ending in ‘1’ or ‘6’ are invited to our Reunion Celebrations event held during our Homecoming Festival on Saturday, September 26th!
- Northeastern Seminary Reunion Dinner - Seminary alumni, family, friends, supporters and current students are invited to a laid-back evening of fellowship and delicious food.
Athletics
- Alumni Games - Athletes compete in alumni matchups
- Student Games - Cheer on Redhawks in men’s and women’s soccer, cross country invitationals, women’s field hockey, and women’s volleyball
Celebrating Roberts and Northeastern
Come celebrate the partnership of Roberts Wesleyan University and Northeastern Seminary.
Saturday Night Live
This is a Homecoming favorite for a reason. Music, comedy, dance, and more, live from current students.
Homecoming Festival
HIGHLIGHTS
- Car Show
- Train Rides
- Giant Lawn Games
- Inflatable Obstacle Course
LIVE MUSIC STAGE
Highlighting our very own alumni musicians!
The performer application link will be posted in June.
SHOPPING
Alumni Vendors & Student Group Fundraisers
Arts, Crafts, Food, Jewelry, & More!
The vendor application link will be posted in June.
BOOKSTORE
Need new Roberts gear? The bookstore will be open 10am - 4pm.
FOOD
Featuring fun festival food in Garlock including BBQ, Tex-Mex, Grill & Sweets!
Other options include Palmer's Place within the Golisano Community Engagement Center or the Redhawk Cookout near the VAC Stadium.
Bring your food outside and sit at one of our picnic tables or under our general seating tent!
Festival Food
Palmer’s Place
Golisano Center
- Starbucks: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Bowls & Toast: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Hawk’s Grill: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Garlock Dining Commons
- Athletics Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser: 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
- Lunch: 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Dinner: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Redhawk Cookout
VAC Stadium
- Lunch: 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Hotels
We can't wait to see you on campus!
Nearby Hotels
Unless otherwise noted, most hotels are within 20 minutes of campus.
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott located at the Rochester International Airport
- 1200 Brooks Avenue, Rochester, NY
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
- 400 Paddy Creek Drive, Rochester, NY
- Holiday Inn Express Rochester-Greece
- 1635 Ridge Road West, Rochester, NY
- Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel
- 1890 Ridge Road West, Rochester, NY
- Hampton Inn & Suites
- 280 Clay Road, Rochester, NY
- Hyatt Regency Rochester
- 125 East Main Street, Rochester, NY
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
- 1111 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY
- Woodcliff Hotel and Spa
- 199 Woodcliff Drive, Fairport, NY (About 40 minutes)
- Staybridge Suites Rochester University Hotel
- 1000 Genesee Street Rochester, New York
- Home2Suites by Hilton
- 999 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY
- Holiday Inn & Suites
- 800 Jefferson Road, Rochester, NY
- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
- 4695 West Henrietta Road, Henrietta, NY
Questions? Contact Branwyn Fox