Alumni & Community Homecoming Events
Homecoming at UWG is a time to bring together the people who love UWG most, including alumni, friends, supporters, and community members. Everyone is invited to join in the celebration!
Email alumni@westga.edu to have your Homecoming 2025 event added!
Register below for homecoming events!
Signature Alumni & Friends Events
UWG Alumni & Friends at Talladega 2025
Sunday, October 19, 2025 | Talladega Superspeedway
2:00PM CST/ 3:00PMEST
Join UWG Alumni & Friends at Talladega Superspeedway on October 19 as we kick off our "West Georgia 500" themed Homecoming! Catch the NASCAR Cup Series Quarterfinal race, the YellaWood 500, and take advantage of this special ticket package! Seats are in Section ATD, rows 32-36.
Tickets are limited and expected to sell out!
$56 per person Package Includes:
-Reserved Seat in Anniston Tower
-Access to the Saturday Night Infield Concert (artist TBA)
-$10 food voucher to redeem at concessions
-Co-branded UWG x Talladega Superspeedway Hat
UWG Alumni & Friends Homecoming Social at Local Ties
Friday, October 24, 2025 | Local Ties Brewing Company, Carrollton, GA
6:00 - 8:00PM
Hosted by the UWG Athletics Alumni Networks, featuring coaches from several UWG sports, including UWG Football head coach Joel Taylor!
Join us on the patio at Local Ties Brewing Company in downtown Carrollton to kick off Homecoming weekend!
*Game tickets and parking must be purchased separately.
UWG Alumni & Friends Homecoming Tailgate vs. Central Arkansas
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | Under "The Big White Tent" at University Stadium
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Tailgate entry is $25 for ages 13+, $15 for ages 6-12, and free for ages 5 and under.
*Registration fees include tailgate access, buffet meal, beer and wine bar (21+ only), and non-alcoholic beverages.
Registration fees are nonrefundable.
*Game tickets and parking must be purchased separately.
UWG Alumni & Friends Homecoming Sunday Brunch and Paint Party
Saturday, October 26, 2025
10:00AM - 12:00PM | $20 Registration
Complete the Homecoming 2025 weekend with brunch, mimosas, and a fun wooden pennant painting project led by UWG Alumni Board member and local art teacher, Stephanie Norton.
*Registration fees include brunch, mimosas (21+ only), and all painting supplies.
More Alumni & Friends Events coming soon!
Hotels for homecoming weekend
Courtyard by Marriott Carrollton
Carrollton, GA 30117
*Use code 8WG for alumni & friends discount
Other Recommended Hotels
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites
1545 US Hwy 27
Carrollton, GA 30117
- Hampton Inn
102 S Cottage Hill Rd.
Carrollton, GA 30117
- Hampton Inn
28 Price Creek Rd.
Bremen, GA 30110
Homecoming 2025 T-shirts Coming soon!
