Join in the fun and compete in the first-ever NC Wesleyan University Fall Classic Disc Golf Tournament that will take place on our beautiful campus that Friday morning. This is a PDGA-sanctioned event with 1 round flex time.

Friday, October 24, 2025
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Register for the Disc Golf Tournament Here >

Online Registration opens October 1
Tournament starts at the Bookstore

Join in the fun and compete in the NC Wesleyan University Pickleball Tournament that will take place on our beautiful campus Friday after lunch. STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, & FRIENDS WELCOME!

• $25 PER TEAM, DOUBLES
• SLICK FAMILY FOUNDATION TENNIS CENTER

Friday, October 24, 2025
2:00 PM

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North Carolina Wesleyan University has a unique alumni society called the Golden Bishops Circle (GBC) to honor alumni who have commemorated 50 years or more since graduation and celebrate the College’s past. During Homecoming weekend, we will celebrate our GBC alumni. Join us for this special occasion!

October 24 – 25, 2025

Friday, October 24th
2:00 pm – Welcome and Campus Tour
Free event.

Saturday, October 25th
10:00 am – Golden bishops circle Induction & REUNION BRUNCH
Cost: $25   Sign up Here.

12:00 – Football Game
Free event.

Learn more about Golden Bishops Circle Induction & Reunion >

Arguably one of the best ways to experience football; celebrate Homecoming the exciting way! Get an early start, and bring out your tents, your grills, and University gear to cheer for the Battling Bishops at this momentous game!

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Begins at 9:00 AM

Located at the Vernon T. Bradley Jr. Stadium

Contact:
Madison Morrison
mmorrision@ncwu.edu

We’ll have designated tents for the Alumni Association and the Golden Bishops Circle; drop by to reconnect with friends, other alumni and make some new Bishop connections! There will also be inflatables for the kids, and of course, you’re more than welcome to sample chili from contestants in our famous chili cook-off.

Saturday, October 25, 20254
10:00 AM

Located at the Vernon T. Bradley Jr. Stadium

A Wesleyan Homecoming tradition! We’re celebrating our 7th annual Chili Cook-Off, and expect all contestants to bring out their best recipes this year! Stop by the tables to sample the best of the best and then vote for your favorite after you’ve sampled all they have to offer.

Saturday, October 25, 2025
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Located at the Vernon T. Bradley Jr. Stadium

Interested in competing?

Contact:
Kimla Brandt
NCWU Event/Activity Logistical Coordinator
kbrandt@ncwu.edu

You must register with Kimla Brandt in order to participate.  For an entry form, contact Kimla via email or 252-985-5348.

Location and Set Up: 

• The event is being held at the new football field.  You may prepare, cook, set up, or reheat at the field as needed. Electricity will be provided to each station.
• Your team’s location will be easily identified when you arrive.

Chili Team Reminders: 

• Each team needs to provide what is needed to heat and serve their chili.
• Please feel free to provide any toppings that might make your chili extra special.
• While your table coverings are provided by NCWU, you may want to add special decorations to add to the festivities for this event.
• Each team is responsible for removing any items utilized for the event.

NCWU will provide the following: 

• Two tables per team ( 6 foot for serving and 6 foot for prep)
• Table coverings
• Paper towels for clean up
• Tasting cups, spoons, napkins
• Disposable trash bins
• Signage for each team
• Chili is being offered for sale to benefit a local charity so plastic containers with lids will be provided
  

How much chili do you need to prepare? 

• Please prepare a minimum of (3) three gallons of chili per team to serve.  

Chili Judging Rules:
Each team’s chili will be assigned a random number and the judges will do a blind tasting of each chili.  Each chili team will be given a small crock pot for the judging sample which will be placed on a separate table. Two prizes will be given this year. One for “Judges Choice” and the other for the “Peoples Choice.”

• $300 First Prize
• $200 Second Prize
• $100 Third Prize
• $200 for “Peoples Choice” Winner

Chili types can be any of the following:

Traditional Chili: This chili consists of chili with any kind of meat or combination of meats cooked with chili peppers, tomatoes, various spices, beans, pasta, or no beans at all…..and other ingredients.

Chicken Chili:  This chili consists of chili with chicken cooked with chili peppers and various spices and other ingredients.  Vegetarian Chili: This chili consists of chili with any kind of vegetable cooked with chili peppers and various spices and other ingredients, but no meat.

All chilies will be scored on a 1-5 scale for the following:

• Seasoning 
• Spice 
• Texture 
• Flavor

Download Chili Cook-Off Flyer >

Need somewhere to stay during Homecoming? NCWU has partnered with local hotels that provide discounted rates and room blocks for our Homecoming weekend. We have put together this Hotel Accommodations Guide that includes direct links, discount codes to use during booking and details about each hotel. We look forward to seeing you at all of the events!

View NCWU 2025 Homecoming Hotel Accommodations Guide

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