Each fall, UMF welcomes families, friends, and alumni back to campus for a weekend of connection and celebration. Family & Friends Fall Fest Weekend features a variety of activities including athletic events, campus traditions, student performances, open houses, and opportunities to explore the Farmington community. Fall Fest Weekend is a favorite autumn tradition that brings the UMF family together.
Full Schedule:
Friday
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM: Check in & Registration at Olsen Student Center Hallway.
- 10:00 AM–4:00 PM: Friends & Family Letters to Students at Olsen Student Center Hallway.
- 2:00 PM–4:00 PM: Student Services Showcase office tours and staff meet-and-greets at various campus centers including Admissions, Student Life, Merrill Center, Emery Arts Center, Fitness & Recreation Center, University Store, Student Health Services, Ferro Alumni Center, Franklin Hall, Marketing, Thrifty Beaver, and the Athletics Department.
- 2:00 PM–4:00 PM: Upcycling & Upkeep Workshop with Garnet Villages at Fusion Center, Thrifty Beaver.
- 2:00 PM–4:00 PM: Drop in with President Joe at Merrill Hall, 103.
- 3:00 PM: Faculty Favorites: Dr. Michael Schoeppner at Kalikow Education Center Lobby.
- 6:00 PM–8:00 PM: Family Fun at the FRC at Fitness & Recreation Center.
- 6:00 PM–10:00 PM: Esports Lounge Open at Fusion Center.
- 7:00 PM: UMF Newlywed Family Game Night at Olsen Student Center, Landing.
Saturday
- 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: Check in, Registration, and Continental Breakfast at Olsen Student Center Hallway.
- 9:00 AM–3:00 PM: Friends & Family Letters to Students at Olsen Student Center Hallway.
- 10:00 AM–11:30 AM: Cup of Joe with Joe, Meet the President at Olsen Student Center, Landing.
- 11:00 AM: UMF Field Hockey vs. Thomas at Prescott Field.
- 11:00 AM–2:00 PM: Lunch at Olsen Student Center, South Dining Hall.
- 11:00 AM–5:00 PM: Mantor Green Madness featuring Air Plants (11 AM–2 PM), Club Row (12 PM–2 PM), Laser Tag (12 PM–4 PM), and Lawn Games (12 PM–5 PM).
- 12:00 PM–4:00 PM: Photo Key Tags at Olsen Student Center, Mezzanine.
- 1:00 PM: UMF Men’s Soccer vs VSU-Johnson at Narrow Gauge Square, Leib Field.
- 2:00 PM–5:00 PM: Gourd Painting and Caricatures at Olsen Student Center, Landing.
- 3:00 PM: Faculty Favorites: Dr. Steve Quackenbush at Fusion Esports Lounge.
- 3:30 PM: UMF Women’s Soccer vs. VSU-Johnson at Narrow Gauge Square, Leib Field.
- 4:00 PM: Faculty Favorites: Liz Hansen Roosa, M.Ed at Olsen Student Center, Beaver Lodge.
- 4:30 PM–5:45 PM: Haunted Walk, PG Version at Prescott Trails (noted with “Extra Cost!”).
- 5:00 PM: Dinner at Olsen Student Center, South Dining Hall.
- 6:30 PM: Big Ticket Bingo at Preble Hall, Thomas Auditorium.
- 8:30 PM: Movie: Nightmare Before Christmas & S’mores at Roberts Learning Center, Lincoln Auditorium.
- 6:00 PM–9:00 PM: Haunted Walk at Prescott Trails (noted with “Extra Cost!”).
- 6:00 PM–10:00 PM: Esports Lounge Open at Fusion Center.
Sunday
- 11:00 AM–2:00 PM: Esports Lounge Open at Fusion Center.
- 12:00 PM–2:00 PM: Explore the Lake: Mainely Outdoors Fundraising Event at Porter Lake (donations appreciated).
- 2:00 PM: UMF Women’s Soccer vs Maine Maritime at Leib Field.
- 3:00 PM–6:00 PM: Magic the Gathering at Olsen Student Center, Landing.
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