ERIE, Pa. — As the first month of the 2019-20 school year nears its end, Gannon kicks off four days of festivities for Homecoming and Family Weekend this weekend.
 
Athletics highlights include a pair of volleyball matches at home, as well as the homecoming football game Saturday afternoon.
 
Plenty of activities all over campus will be taking place throughout the weekend, beginning Thursday with a lecture and a performance of "Almost Maine" at the Schuster Theater. Friday night features more gatherings, plus a "Flashback to Antlers" at the Knight Club. Saturday is action-packed as well, and Sunday closes the weekend with a 5k and brunch with President Taylor.
 
Saturday's tailgate will shut down 4th Street between Peach and Myrtle, and Sassafras Street between 3rd and 5th. Beer and liquor sales from U Pick 6, and food from Underdog BBQ will be available in the Recreation and Wellness Center parking lot, and student performances will once again take place on 4th Street between the Rec Center and North Hall.
 
The homecoming football game, presented by Cobblestone Hotel and Suites, will kick off at a special time of 1 p.m., and the homecoming court and king and queen will be announced at halftime. Immediately following the ceremony, fans will be treated to a special joint performance from the Gannon club dance and competitive cheer and dance teams.
 
A full listing of events is below. For more information, and to register for the weekend's activities, visit the Gannon Alumni Association website.
 
THURSDAY
Registration Open Noon-4, Waldron Campus Center
Distinguished Nursing Lecture and Tour, 4:30 p.m., Morosky Academic Center
"Almost, Maine," 8 p.m, Schuster Theatre
 
FRIDAY
Registration Open 8 a.m., Waldron Campus Center
Heritage Society Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Waldron Room 219
Circles of Distinction Reception (Invite Only), 6 p.m., Beyer Hall
Gannon Volleyball vs. Lock Haven, 7 p.m., Hammermill Center
"Almost, Maine," 8 p.m, Schuster Theatre
Flashback to Antlers, 8 p.m., The Knight Club
 
SATURDAY
Homecoming Tailgate, 9 a.m., Recreation and Wellness Center Parking Lot and surrounding area
KidsZone, 9 a.m., Recreation Center Field House
Gannon Football vs. Clarion, 1 p.m., McConnell Family Stadium
Gannon Volleyball vs. Bloomsburg, 2 p.m., Hammermill Center
Villa Maria College Tea, 2 p.m., Old Main Board Room
"Cheer on The Knights," 3 p.m., Molly Brannigan's
Greek Reunions, 3 p.m., various locations
Alumni and Family Mass, 4:15 p.m., TBD
Family Cookout, 5 p.m., Recreation Center Parking Lot
Distinguished Alumni Dinner, 6 p.m., Yehl Ballroom
"Almost, Maine," 8 p.m, Schuster Theatre
"Meet me at the Plymouth," 8:30 p.m., Plymouth Tavern
 
SUNDAY
Pump-kin Run 5k, 7:45 a.m., Recreation and Wellness Center
Brunch with Dr. Taylor, 9:30 a.m., Yehl Ballroom