Bethel Homecoming Starts October 30
From the Oct 21, 2025 e-EditionMcKENZIE — Bethel University’s annual Homecoming starts October 30 and culminates on Saturday, November 1.
The three-day event starts Thursday, October 30 with most classes canceled for students and community members to enjoy food trucks, a tie-dye event, pumpkins, and donkey softball.
Friday, October 31, a golf tournament is at 10 a.m. at Carroll Lake Golf Club and Lady Wildcats will play basketball at 4 p.m. in the Crisp Arena.
At 6 p.m., the annual Sports Hall of Fame Banquet is in the Vera Low Center. A bonfire is at 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 1, begins with a parade. At 11:45 a.m., the Cat Walk, between Crisp Arena to the Walter Butler Stadium.
The football game starts at 1:30 p.m. with the Bethel Wildcats hosting Georgetown. The Homecoming royalty will be presented at halftime.
Lady Wildcats basketball takes to the court at 4 p.m.
Bethel Renaissance Performance
Bethel University’s Renaissance Theatre is taking the stage at The Dixie Carter PAC in Huntingdon with Disney’s Newsies for a week of incredible performances starting November 1!
Bethel’s theatre program is well-known for its talent in the community. From Phantom of the Opera, Anastasia, and A Christmas Carol, these talented students bring non-stop energy, thrilling choreography, and unforgettable songs.
Please help them make these performances sell-outs by sharing this among our community. I’ve attached a press release and hero image for distribution.
Show Dates:
Saturday, November 1, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Friday, November 7, 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 8, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Tickets are available online at DixiePAC.net and through the box office at 731-986-2100 (M-F, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.)
In the e-Edition
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