Family Weekend will take place April 17-19 and will feature a variety of campus and athletic events, including the annual spring football game.
The Spring Game is a scrimmage against the Hokies’ own team that is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, at 3 p.m. Admission to the game is free and open to the public.
The Spring Game will offer insight into the team’s development and mark the first coaching experience in Blacksburg for new head coach James Franklin. The coaching splits the roster into two teams, orange and maroon, to stimulate a real game environment. The game will provide an early look at the program’s newest roster additions as they begin a new chapter under new leadership, incoming recruits and transfer players.
Additionally, the weekend offers opportunities to attend other Hokie athletic events. Baseball and softball will both host games April 17-19, with softball competing against Georgia Tech and baseball against the University of Pittsburgh.
Events on Saturday will begin with the annual 3.2 Run in Remembrance, honoring the 32 lives lost on April 16, 2007. The run is scheduled for April 18, at 9 a.m. on the Drillfield, and anyone can register and participate.
Beyond athletics, the university will offer a full schedule of Family Weekend activities, including academic open houses, campus tours, social events, informational sessions and family fitness activities. Registration is open now in the Hokie Family Hub.
Programs are designed to give families a deeper understanding of student life, academic opportunities and campus resources, while also allowing students to spend time with their families and get involved in campus culture.
The weekend also provides opportunities for families to explore the surrounding Blacksburg community, including the Blacksburg Farmers Market, which is held Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A complete list of events is available through the university’s Family Weekend schedule, and parking, lodging and transportation information can be found on their website.
