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Friday 2 p.m. – 8 p.m. | Saturday 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Start your Hawktoberfest weekend at Aldom Lounge by following the directional signs across campus.
There you can pick up your event wristband, personalized itinerary, campus map and any paid merchandise. Our friendly staff will be on hand to help you get oriented and answer any questions.
Aldom Lounge
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
Choose Your Own Adventure (On-Campus Activities) | All Afternoon
Enjoy the afternoon as you please! Options include:
- Campus Store – Take 20% off all SMCM logo merchandise (until 5 p.m.)
- The Daily Grind – Grab a coffee or smoothie (until 5 p.m.)
- Angelika’s - Angelika’s Kitchen is your local Kitchen & Pub. Located in Historic St. Mary’s City
- Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland – Visit anytime (open day and night)
- Waterfront – Relax and enjoy the view (until dusk)
Choose Your Own Adventure (Off-Campus Activities) | All Afternoon & Evening
Explore the wonders of Southern Maryland at your own pace! Options include:
- Our Neighbor – Visit Historic St. Mary’s City with its museums, historic buildings and scenic walking trails
- Local Towns – Discover dining, shopping and small-town charm at Solomons Island, Leonardtown or Lexington Park
- Parks and Beaches – Unwind at nearby Point Lookout State Park, Elms Beach Park, St. Mary’s River State Park, or Greenwell State Park, where you can enjoy scenic views, trails and picnic areas
PatioFest | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Free Event for Registered Attendees with Wristband
Kick off Hawktoberfest weekend with PatioFest! Enjoy live music, seasonal mocktails, carnival games, festival artists and more to set the weekend’s festive, fall vibe. This event is open to all students, families, alumni and community members joining us Friday.
Campus Center Patio
Dinner in the Great Room | 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
No Advance Sales - Swipe OneCard or Pay at the Register
Enjoy this all-you-can-eat dinner buffet from our award-winning campus caterer, Bon Appétit. Walk-up guests are welcome to attend, and students with a meal plan may use their OneCards for admission for themselves and their guests.
Campus Center J. Frank Raley Great Room - $19.10 (age 13+), $5.60 (age 3-12), Free (age 0-2)
Hall of Fame Reception | 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Preregistration Required - No On-site Sales
Celebrate the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Guests will enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails before the Induction Ceremony. Registered and invited guests are encouraged to check in at Aldom Lounge before the reception.
Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center Recital Hall - $40/attendee
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony | 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Free Event for Registered Attendees with Wristband
Celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of this year’s talented honorees. While the preceding reception requires advance registration and payment, the ceremony itself is free and open to the public.
Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center Concert Hall
Outdoor Movie Night | 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Free Event for Registered Attendees with Wristband
Join us for Addams Family Values on Admission Field. There will be popcorn!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
Choose Your Own Adventure | All Day
Enjoy the day as you please! Options include:
- Campus Store – Take 20% off all SMCM logo merchandise (until 6 p.m.)
- The Daily Grind – Grab a coffee or smoothie (until 6 p.m.)
- Commemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland – Visit anytime (open day and night)
Brunch in the Great Room | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
No Advance Sales - Swipe OneCard or Pay at the Register
Enjoy this all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from our award-winning campus caterer, Bon Appétit. Walk-up guests are welcome to attend, and students with a meal plan may use their OneCards for admission for themselves and their guests.
Campus Center J. Frank Raley Great Room - $19.10 (age 13+), $5.60 (age 3-12), Free (age 0-2)
St. Mary’s River Cruises | 11 - 11:45 a.m., 12 – 12:45 p.m., 1 – 1:45 p.m., 2 – 2:45 p.m., 3 – 3:45 p.m., 4 – 4:45 p.m., 5 – 5:45 p.m.
Preregistration Required - No On-site Sales
Take in the breathtaking view of the St. Mary’s River on a relaxing, scenic cruise aboard the Chelsea Lane Tyler. Local food trucks will be available by the River Center from 12 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Please note that the 5 p.m. cruise runs overlaps with the HawktoberFEAST Dinner, so plan accordingly.
Waterfront Pier - $25 (age 13+), $10 (age 0-12)
Alumni Reunion Games | Various Times
Alumni athletes from baseball, lacrosse and swimming are encouraged to participate in their reunion game, or just come for the fun! Families and friends are welcome to attend.
Various Locations
Women’s Lacrosse 9:30 a.m. JLR Stadium
Men’s Lacrosse 10:30 a.m. JLR Stadium
Baseball 12:00 p.m. Hawk’s Nest
Swimming 1:00 p.m. Aquatics Center
Varsity Homecoming Games | Various Times and Locations
Make some noise for the Seahawks as they take on these homecoming opponents!
Various Locations
Sailing 10:00 a.m. (Women's ACC Final) Teddy Turner Waterfront
Volleyball 11:00 a.m. vs Keystone Michael P. O’Brien ARC Arena
Field Hockey 1:00 p.m. vs Immaculata Jamie L. Roberts Stadium
Volleyball 1:00 p.m. Keystone vs Averett Michael P. O’Brien ARC Arena
Volleyball 3:00 p.m. vs Averett Michael P. O’Brien ARC Arena
Women’s Soccer 3:00 p.m. vs Cedar Crest Jamie L. Roberts Stadium
Men’s Soccer 5:30 p.m. vs Penn College Jamie L. Roberts Stadium
Great Bamboo Boat Race Construction | 12 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Race begins at 4 p.m.)
Preregistration Required to Race
Free Event for Registered Competitors and Spectators with Wristband
Gather your team of family and friends (up to six members) to construct, and eventually race, a boat made entirely of bamboo and other provided materials. Family, student and employee teams are highly encouraged! Gift cards to the Campus Store of $350, $250 and $150 will be awarded to the top three teams.
James P. Muldoon River Center
Seahawk Fall Festival | 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Free Event for Registered Attendees with Wristband
Bring the young and young-at-heart for this riverside fall festival. With food trucks, carnival games, pumpkin painting, face painting, lawn games and a fall-themed photo wall, there is something fun for everyone.
Waterfront
Great Bamboo Boat Race | 4 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. (Construction begins at 12 p.m.)
Preregistration Required to Race
Free Event for Registered Competitors and Spectators with Wristband
Come experience this time-honored St. Mary’s College tradition! After an afternoon of crafting boats entirely from bamboo and other materials, teams will test them in a race across the water for the top prize - a $300 gift card to the Campus Store.
James P. Muldoon River Center
HawktoberFEAST Dinner | 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Preregistration Required - No On-site Sales Except for Food Trucks
Explore the region’s amazing and diverse cuisine. These crab and shrimp dinner options must be purchased in advance through the online registration. If you prefer indoor seating, you can eat at the Campus Center dining hall and pay on-site.
Kent Hall Lawn
Option 1: Steamed Crab Dinner — ½ dozen Maryland blue crabs, pasta salad, coleslaw, cookies and soda or water – $50/order
Option 2: Steamed Shrimp Dinner — One dozen medium/large peel ’n eat shrimp, pasta salad, coleslaw, cookies and soda or water – $30/order
Option 3: Food Trucks — Local vendors serving a variety of food will be available – Price Varies
Dinner in the Great Room | 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
No Advance Sales - Swipe OneCard or Pay at the Register
Enjoy this all-you-can-eat dinner buffet from our award-winning campus caterer, Bon Appétit. Walk-up guests are welcome to attend, and students with a meal plan may use their OneCards for admission for themselves and their guests.
Campus Center J. Frank Raley Great Room - $19.10 (age 13+), $5.60 (age 3-12), Free (age 0-2)
Seahawks’ Got Talent Showcase | 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Free Event for Registered Attendees with Wristband
Cap off the day with entertainment from a variety of the College’s talented student performers in the College’s state-of-the-art performing arts center.
Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center Concert Hall