Homecoming Weekend 2026
| Date | Time | Event | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, October 22 | 6:00-8:00 PM | Ol Stuga Reception | Ol Stuga | |
| Friday, October 23 | 7:00 PM | Homecoming Talent Show and Royalty Coronation | Presser Hall | |
| Saturday, October 24 | 10:00 AM | Inauguration Ceremony | Presser Hall | |
| Saturday, October 24 | 11:30 AM | Community Tailgate | Coach Ted Kessinger Family Stadium | |
| Saturday, October 24 | 12:30 PM | Athletic Training Room Ribbon-Cutting | Ray D. Hahn Gymnasium | |
| Saturday, October 24 | 1:00 PM | Homecoming Football Game | Coach Ted Kessinger Family Stadium | |
| Saturday, October 24 | 4:00 PM | Coach Kessinger 50th Anniversary Reunion | Stroble-Gibson Gymnasium | Please RSVP to Christie Denniston, VP of Strategic Engagement by Email (dennistoncl@bethanylb.edu) or by Phone (303-827-5164) |
| Saturday, October 24 | 5:00 PM | Women's Soccer Homecoming Match | Coach Ted Kessinger Family Stadium | |
| Saturday, October 24 | 7:00 PM | Men's Soccer Homecoming Match | Coach Ted Kessinger Family Stadium | |
| Sunday, October 25 | 9:00 AM | Community Worship Service | Pearson Chapel | Please RSVP to Christie Denniston, VP of Strategic Engagement by Email (dennistoncl@bethanylb.edu) or by Phone (303-827-5164) |
| Sunday, October 25 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Alumni & Athletic Awards | Sunstrom Conference Center | Please RSVP to Christie Denniston, VP of Strategic Engagement by Email (dennistoncl@bethanylb.edu) or by Phone (303-827-5164) |
Coach Kessinger 50th Anniversary Reunion
This year marks 50 years that Hall of Fame Coach Ted Kessinger started his legendary career at Bethany College. Please join us in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Coach K's legacy.
Class of 2016
Homecoming Invitation
Class of 2016 Celebrates 10-year Reunion
A lot can happen in 10 years, but the connections and memories you made at Bethany College last a lifetime. Join your Class of 2016 classmates October 23–25, 2026, for Homecoming Weekend as we celebrate a decade of being Bethany alumni!
Reconnect with old friends, make new memories, and experience the excitement of President Laura Crawley’s Inauguration, the Homecoming parade, the Athletic Training Room Ribbon Cutting, and more. We’ll also celebrate the memories that made your Bethany experience unforgettable, from Homecoming football games to Lindsborg Landmark Concerts and everything in between.
RSVP to alumni@bethanylb.edu to receive a free lunch during the game and exclusive Class of 2016 merchandise. Ten years is a long time. Come back home, Swedes, we LOOK forward to seeing you!
Alumni Awards
The Alumni & Athletic Awards Ceremony will be celebrated on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the Sunstrom Conference Center from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Please arrive at the Sunstrom Conference Center at 10:00 a.m. for check-in, breakfast, and fellowship. We look forward to sharing good food and celebrating the community that makes Bethany College special.
For any questions, please contact:
Dr. Christie Denniston, APR
Vice President of Strategic Engagement
dennistoncl@bethanylb.edu
303-827-5164
Music, dancing, food, joke competitions, and more!!
Begin the journey down your path.
