2021 All-Inclusive Homecoming Sponsorship Packages Now Available

Impact of Philanthropy and Alumni Wall of Honor Recognition Banquet

TAILGATE LIKE A HILLTOPPER

Calendar

Friday, October 15

10:30 am
6th Annual Homecoming Golf Outing
Palmer Course at Oglebay Resort (map)

20 tee times available (10:40 – 12:50). Reserve your spot today! $65 includes golf and cart. Teams will be scheduled on a first come, first-served basis. 

Payment due in full, by October 8. Make check payable to WLU Pittsburgh Alumni, and send to:

Chuck Jeswilkowski
2901 Beacon Way
Pittsburgh, PA 15241

Call or email Chuck to reserve a spot today:

Phone: (412) 860-3668
Email: cjeswilkowski46@gmail.com

12 – 1 pm
National Alumni Virtual Lunch & Learn
Part 1: Hear the latest news from the Hilltop
Part 2: How to Form an Alumni Chapter

5 – 9 pm
Alumni Homecoming Social
Alpha Tavern

5:30 – 9 pm
Recognition Banquet
Paul N. Elbin Library
More information & to purchase tickets

Saturday, October 16

9 am
Alumni & Friends Coffee & Donuts
Alumni Tent, ASRC Parking Lot
Hosted by the West Liberty University Foundation

9 am
Tailgating Opens
ASRC Parking Lots
*NEW* Reserved Parking
Reserve your spot today, and view rules & regulations

10 am
Homecoming Festivities
ASRC Parking Lots

Entertainment provided by Twice as Nice (10 – 1), a high energy dance band. Performing oldies, disco, funk & Top 40.

10:30 am
Homecoming Parade
WLU Campus

1 pm
Football Kick-off
West Family Stadium
WLU Hilltoppers vs. Fairmont State University Fighting Falcons
Half-time Ceremony
West Family Stadium
Special recognition of the Alumni Wall of Honor inductees and the Homecoming King & Queen will be announced.

POST HOMECOMING PARTIES
5 – 9 pm | Alpha Tavern
5 – 9 pm | West Sports Bar at Stratford Springs

Sunday, October 17

11 am
Homecoming Brunch
Alpha Tavern

Need directions?

Looking for a place to stay?

Hampton Inn
795 National Road
Wheeling, WV 
(304) 233-0440

$119.00 per night, plus tax

Cut-off date for reservations is October 1, 2021
Springhill Suites
908 National Road
Wheeling, WV 
(304) 232-8903

$119.00 per night, plus tax 

Cut-off date for reservations is August 20, 2021
 
Wilson Lodge, Oglebay Resort 
465 Lodge Drive
Wheeling, WV 
(304) 243-4000

$119.00 per night, plus tax 

Cut-off date for reservations is September 15, 2021 
Please refer to: West Liberty University Homecoming when making your reservation in order to receive the special discounted rate. Space is limited and room blocks may fill prior to the deadlines. 
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Thank you to our sponsors

Join Us For Homecoming '23

Saturday, September 23 WL Hilltoppers will take on UNC Pembroke at 1:00.

Family Fest

Before game time enjoy tailgating, festivities and entertainment! WL Family Fest will include:

  • food trucks
  • WLU Center of Arts and Ed Kids Zone activities
  • inflatables
  • selfie station
  • fun and games for the entire family! 
  • Art Sale

Tailgating Information

Reserve your tailgating spot today

General parking will be available across campus on the day of the event.

For additional questions regarding tailgating, please feel free to email: kyle.lutz@westliberty.edu

All lots are sold out.

General parking will be available across campus on the day of the event.

For additional questions regarding tailgating, please feel free to email: kyle.lutz@westliberty.edu

* Registered tailgaters will be allowed entrance in to tailgating lots no sooner than 8am on the day of Homecoming (9/23/23), and tailgating will end 1 hour after the football game ends. 
 

See you there!

RV must be 2 spots

First come first serve

Please keep in mind parking sports are _x_ (we will get you the size next week). Please plan tent accordingly.

For any additional information please contact: alumni@westliberty.edu

 

Please feel free to bring your own tent or you may rent one at:

General Rental, Inc.
 
Weirton Rentals

Eli and the Mojo Kings

“The Mojo Kings” is a power-packed, dynamic eight-piece band that covers a variety of genres.

So Nuts 4 Donuts

Rolling throughout Wheeling and the greater Ohio Valley area serving up donuts the only way we know how. Irresistibly delicious and with a smile!

Midge's Kitchen

“I work directly with local farmers and ranchers to create menus that highlight the rich agricultural landscape of the Greater Ohio Valley region.”
— Chef Melissa

Schedule of Events

  • Friday, September 22, 2023
    6:00 pm
    WLUF Recognition Banquet
    Donate here
  • Saturday, September 23, 2023
    9:00 am
    Tailgating, (all lots are sold out)
    8:00 am
    West Liberty University Wall of Honor Induction Ceremony
    10:15 am
    Homecoming Parade
    10:00 am to 2:00 pm
    Family Fest
    1:00 pm
    Football, West Liberty vs. UNC Pembroke
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Honorees:
 
  • Marty ’75 and Patti ’76 Adams
  • Katie Kacmarik
  • H.R. “Bucky” Kopf ‘64
  • Dr. John L. McCullough
  • Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration