Homecoming
Warren Wilson College welcomes you to celebrate Homecoming each year, either on campus or in a town near you!
Warren Wilson College is excited to welcome you to our first-ever Homecoming Near and Far. Whether you’re returning to campus or celebrating from wherever you call home, we invite you to reconnect with fellow WWC Alumni. See below for the full list of Homecoming Near and Far locations.
Please register to attend Homecoming events below.
Regional Homecoming Near and Far Events
More Homecoming Near and Far Events to be announced soon!
Portland, OR Area
Sunday, September 20
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Momo Flower Farm (alum-owned)
513 NW 184th St., Ridgefield, WA 98642
RegisterWestern Massachusetts
Hosted by Parker Farthing ’14 and Mary Campbell ’79
Sunday, September 20
Hike at approx. 11 a.m.; Gathering from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Group Hike: Mount Sugarloaf
300 Sugarloaf St., South Deerfield, MA 01373
Gathering: Tree House Brewing
1 Community Pl., South Deerfield, MA 01373
RegisterNew York City, NY
Hosted by Susan Harriot ’95
Thursday, September 24
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Home of Susan ’95 and Lucien Harriot in Chelsea in Manhattan
RegisterSwannanoa, NC
Saturday, October 3
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Oak and Grist Distillery (alum-owned)
1556 Grovestone Rd., Black Mountain, NC 28711
RegisterAnn Arbor, MI
Hosted by Megan Brooks-Planck ’13 and Ben Seymour ’02
Wednesday, October 14
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
12 Jackson Plaza, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Register NowWashington, DC
Hosted by Juliana Andonian ’08
Wednesday, October 21
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
4550 Van Buren St., Riverdale, MD 20737
RegisterChicago, IL
Hosted by David MacLean ’97
Wednesday, October 21
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
2137 W Walnut St, Chicago, IL 6O612
RegisterWinston-Salem, NC
Hosted by Sheila Johnston ’72
Sunday, November 8
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Home of Sheila Johnston ’72 in West Winston-Salem
RegisterHomecoming Weekend On-Campus Events:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026
Student Networking with Alumni and Building Career Knowledge (S.N.A.C.K)
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Morris’ Community Pavilion
This is an opportunity for current WWC students to network with alumni. If you would like to participate, contact Matt Weis, Associate Director of Employer Engagement, at mweis@warren-wilson.edu.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026
Gallery Exhibit
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Elizabeth Holden Gallery | 701 Warren Wilson Rd, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Visit Elizabeth Holden Gallery for the Mapping Home exhibit. In this exhibition, we want to collectively map our idea of home alongside the WWC community, our Swannanoa Valley neighbors, and WWC Alumni.
Cattle Move
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Dogwood Pasture
While you were at WWC, odds are you participated in a cattle drive. Wear comfortable shoes and get ready to move as the Cattle Crew takes you through their process of moving cattle and rotational grazing. Follow the signs at the pedestrian bridge to get to Dogwood Pasture.
WWC Women’s Volleyball vs. Carolina University
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Devries Gymnasium | 104 Northwest Ln, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Sister Sadie at the Kittredge Arts Center Grand Reopening
7:00 pm
Kittredge Arts Center
Join us for the grand reopening of Kittredge Arts Center! Renowned bluegrass band Sister Sadie will take the stage, featuring Warren Wilson alum Rainy Miatke. Alumni, check your email for a special discount code! Get your tickets here.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
Service of Remembrance
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Warren Wilson College Cemetery | 35 Dillingham Cir, Asheville, NC 28805
Fall Fest and Center for Working Lands Showcase
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Our 3rd annual Fall Fest will feature autumnal activities, food trucks, tours, live music, and open houses from our land and craft crews!
Warren Wilson College Farm | 159 South Ave, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Homecoming Near and Far Event: Swannanoa Alumni Gathering
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Oak and Grist Distillery (alum-owned) |1556 Grovestone Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026
Homecoming Church Service and Potluck
11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church | 101 Chapel Ln, Swannanoa, NC 28778
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