Join us for
Family Weekend – September 27-29
Family Weekend is an excellent opportunity to visit your students and share in the rich traditions and culture of Wake Forest. Experience firsthand your students’ favorite places on campus, meet their friends and their families, and learn more about available resources and opportunities.
Weekend highlights include our Deacon Family Festivities on Friday, access to the student tailgate area before the game time, Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs. the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, a Farewell Brunch on Sunday, and much more!
Frequently Asked Questions
There are a number of things we must consider when selecting a date for Family Weekend. Some of those include hotel availability based on other events scheduled within the Piedmont Triad, the ideal timing based on the start and end of the academic semester, our home game schedule as determined by the NCAA and ACC, and more. We are excited to welcome you to campus again this year!
The Family Weekend schedule and registration are available (as of July 10th). Updates will be reflected here on our site, and additional information will be communicated through the Daily Deac and parents.wfu.edu. As usual, the schedule includes various open houses or tours, which include academic departments, the Lam Museum of Anthropology, the Z. Smith Reynolds Library Special Collections and Archives, the School of Business, the Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Deacon Family Fest, the Night of Student Performances, and so much more!
The $50 Family Registration includes visitor badges for up to 4 visiting family members, Deacon Family Festival activities and giveaways, and a game-day spirit pack and provides access to all signature Family Weekend campus activities; not to mention, families registered for the weekend are welcome to join their Deacons for food trucks, music, and fun at the tailgates before kickoff!
The Sunday morning breakfast/brunch meal requires a separate ticket for everyone who wants to attend, including a current WFU student.
Note that all of our brunch seatings are sold out. However, other options are available on campus and in town should your schedule allow. You can find a list of participating local restaurants here.
Students will not need credentials to participate in activities on campus.
If your party will include more than 4 campus visitors, additional badges may also be purchased at $15 each.
Note that tickets to the Football game will need to be purchased from the Athletics website.
There are a small number of ticketed events during the weekend. Please check the list below for which will require tickets for students to attend with the family:
- Family Weekend credentials badge – students will not need a badge
- WFU vs. Louisiana football game – students can get a free ticket to sit in the students’ football section with the Screamin’ Demon Rewards App (ticket claims open at noon the Monday before the game.). If your student wants to sit with you, you will need to purchase a ticket for your student.
- Farewell Brunch – your student will need a ticket
Not a problem! You can register on-site. On-site registration is $75.
Once you have registered, making changes is easy. View this short guide to learn how.
Yes! While there may be a few adjustments to the menus as the weekend draws closer, a sample menu is available:
Although we had a blast at the BBQ, we thought it would be enjoyable to showcase our campus dining options this year. The on-campus eateries will have limited-time Family Weekend deals to showcase the delicious offerings your students get to enjoy throughout the school year. We have also linked a list of Winston-Salem options that offer discounts to those attending Family Weekend. Make sure to wear your credentials to receive the deal!
The game at Allegacy Stadium is scheduled for Saturday, September 28, against the Louisiana Rajun’ Cajuns at 3:30 p.m! Tickets for the Family Weekend football game are on sale now!
Do I need a ticket for my student? Students can get a free ticket to sit in the students’ football section with the Screamin’ Demon Rewards App (ticket claims open at noon the Monday before the game: Sept. 23 at noon ET). If your student wants to sit with you, you will need to purchase a ticket for your student.
For inquiries or to purchase Family Weekend premium or season ticket options, please call the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336.758.3322 ext 1 or complete this form to be contacted. The below premium options sell out quickly:
- Suite Package- Limited Availability
- TD Club Package – Limited Availability
- Pollard Club Package – Limited Availability
You can order your football tickets now via Athletics, and you can register for Family Weekend here.
The football game will take place on Saturday, September 28th, at Allegacy Stadium at 3:30 pm. Please keep an eye on godeacs.com for tickets and updates. An email was sent to ticket purchasers following the game-time announcement.
For ticketing questions, please contact the WFU Athletic Ticket Office at 336.758.3322 or email tix@wfu.edu.
To learn more about Game Day parking, clear bag policies, mobile ticketing instructions, and more, visit the Game Day Guide page at godeacs.com.
The student tailgate area opens at 12:30 p.m. for Family Weekend. Family Weekend participants are welcome to join students at that time if they have a Family Weekend credential and a game ticket. Those without Family Weekend credentials but with a valid ticket may join the students at 2 pm when gates open for the game. Family Weekend credentials can be purchased here. Credentials are $50 for four and $15 per additional credential.
Free food will be available on a limited basis during the Student Tailgate, and beer and wine will be available for purchase with valid identification. You may not bring in food or drink to the Student Tailgate Area.
Check with your student directly to find out if their organization is hosting a tailgate. Many organizations will host their own tailgates in the parking lots and may also have food and beverages.
Note that we follow a Clear bag policy for entry into the stadium. Please review prior to arrival.
21. Local Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE) has been known to attend tailgates and look for underage drinkers and have issued citations to students for underage consumption. In some families’ home states, the consumption of alcohol by a child, when the alcohol is provided by the parent, is allowed, but that is not the case in NC.
Families may wish to act now to secure a hotel or other lodging for the weekend. We encourage families to consider Air BNBs, VRBOs, etc., as well as hotels outside the immediate near-campus/downtown Winston-Salem vicinity; there are some great hotels in Greensboro and High Point (about a 30-minute drive from campus). For a list of local hotels, check visitwinstonsalem.com.
Family Weekend 2024 will take place from Friday, September 27th, through Saturday, September 28th. Check-in will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, the 27th, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, the 28th.
The deadline for cancellation is Sunday, September 8th.
Families are welcome to park in our guest lots on campus when they arrive. Those lots can be located on our campus map.
Based on previous feedback, we have removed the requirement to pre-register for tours that do not require a pre-purchased ticket. This change removes any angst families may have about availability and allows us to accommodate our guests on a first-come, first-served basis when they arrive on campus with additional time in their schedule.
Since we are always looking for ways to enhance the weekend, we will be adding some new options as they arise. Specifically, the website will get its final update on September 20th, after the football game time is announced and the Saturday programming can be finalized.
There are several tours, open houses, and other experiences being offered throughout the weekend. Please note that unless it is explicitly stated that tickets are required for an event, all tours, open houses, presentations, and performances will be open to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis.
Download the Family Weekend 2024 Guidebook app for the most up-to-date schedules, as well as a wealth of other information.
All of our brunch seatings are sold out. However, other options are available on campus and in town should your schedule allow. You can find a list of participating local restaurants here.
- Processing time for refunds is 3-5 business days. After processing, the posting time is determined by your bank. Please note that all handling fees are non-refundable.
- If you cancel items on the same day you purchased them, you will receive a system email that indicates your refund has failed. This happens when a refund is requested before the original purchase has been processed. You can disregard this message as it simply indicates your refund is pending and will be processed the following day. If you received this message for any other scenario, please get in touch at familyweekend@wfu.edu and we will do our best to help.
- In the event of inclement weather, this refund policy continues to apply.