{"id":437,"date":"2025-08-06T21:51:01","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T21:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/signature-events\/?page_id=437"},"modified":"2026-02-18T16:20:21","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T16:20:21","slug":"hawktoberfest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/signature-events\/hawktoberfest\/","title":{"rendered":"Hawktoberfest"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-437\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-437-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-437-0-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Hawktoberfest will take place on Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, 2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;margin-bottom: 0\"><strong>This information will be updated. Please note that details may change.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Hawktoberfest<\/strong><br \/>Homecoming &amp; Family Weekend<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-1-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-437-1-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p style=\"font-size: 2em\"><strong>October 16-17, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>The most <em>fantastic<\/em> fall festival you can imagine\u2014all right here, down by the river.<\/h3>\n<p>Join us for traditions like the Great Bamboo Boat Race and Seahawks' Got Talent Showcase. ALL our students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited, so bring your friends and family along for the ride!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-1-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/signature-events\/hawktoberfest\/schedule-of-events\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-calendar\"><\/i>View Full Schedule of Events<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-1-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-437-1-0-3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/securelb.imodules.com\/s\/1734\/bp20\/interior.aspx?sid=1734&amp;gid=2&amp;pgid=1594&amp;cid=5591\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-user-plus\"><\/i>Register for Hawktoberfest<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-437-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-slider panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-slider so-widget-smcm-slider-default-d75171398898-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-slider-container\"><div class=\"splide id-6ac7caa0-185c-4d71-afbf-91086f805915 \"><button class=\"splide__toggle smcm-slider-toggle\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"splide__toggle__play\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-play\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"splide__toggle__pause\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-pause\"><\/i><\/span><\/button><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"splide__list\"><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf-cover-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Hawktoberfest logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf-cover-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf-cover-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf-cover-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-festival-pumpkin-painting.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Pumpkin painting at the James P. Muldoon River Center Waterfront Fall Festival at Hawktoberfest at SMCM\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-festival-pumpkin-painting.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-festival-pumpkin-painting-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-festival-pumpkin-painting-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-sm5k-racers.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Runners from the varsity rowing team run in the Seahawk Memorial 5K at Hawktoberfest\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-sm5k-racers.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-sm5k-racers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-sm5k-racers-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-sgt-dancers-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Student dance troupe performs at the Seahawks&#039; Got Talent show at Hawktoberfest\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-sgt-dancers-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-sgt-dancers-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-sgt-dancers-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-river-cruise.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Hawktoberfest attendees enjoy a river cruise aboard the Chelsea Lane Tyler boat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-river-cruise.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-river-cruise-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-river-cruise-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-boat-racers-go.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Great Bamboo Boat racers start off from the docks\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-boat-racers-go.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-boat-racers-go-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-boat-racers-go-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-festival-face-painting.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Face painting at the James P. Muldoon River Center Waterfront Fall Festival at Hawktoberfest at SMCM\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-festival-face-painting.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-festival-face-painting-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-festival-face-painting-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"splide__pagination\"><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#walk-up-attendees\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-clipboard-list-check\"><\/i>Walk-up Registration<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#local-hotels\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-house\"><\/i>Local Hotels<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#transportation\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-van-shuttle\"><\/i>Transportation<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#dining\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-utensils\"><\/i>Dining<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#activities\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-person-walking\"><\/i>Activities<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#athletics\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-medal\"><\/i>Athletics<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"how-to-register\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-437-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-festival-everything.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-festival-everything.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-festival-everything-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-festival-everything-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" title=\"hf24 festival everything\" alt=\"Big crowd at the James P. Muldoon River Center Waterfront Fall Festival at Hawktoberfest at SMCM\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-boat-race-dock-racer-smile.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-boat-race-dock-racer-smile.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-boat-race-dock-racer-smile-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-boat-race-dock-racer-smile-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" title=\"hf24 boat race dock racer smile\" alt=\"Great Bamboo Boat racers start off from the docks, one racer smiles for the camera\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-437-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">How to <strong>Register<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-3-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Everyone is Invited!<\/h3>\n<p>Everyone who loves St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland should attend! Current students, alumni, faculty, and staff are natural participants and can bring anyone along for the party of the season: parents, family, friends\u2014don't leave anyone behind!<\/p>\n<h3>ONE Primary Registrant per Group<\/h3>\n<p>Only one visitor needs to register per group\u2014the primary registrant. During the registration process they will be asked to add their group members as guests.<\/p>\n<h3>Include Your Student<\/h3>\n<p>If your student is going to join you at a paid event or activity such as a River Cruise or HawktoberFEAST, add them as your guest to cover their fees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-3-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder\" data-index=\"11\" ><div id=\"pl-w68f2828b52ce3\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w68f2828b52ce3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w68f2828b52ce3-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w68f2828b52ce3-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h4 style=\"font-size: 3em\">$25<\/h4>\n<p><em>Walk-up pricing<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Family or Group<\/h4>\n<p>Any group of two or more attendees (including yourself)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w68f2828b52ce3-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w68f2828b52ce3-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h4 style=\"font-size: 3em\">$15<\/h4>\n<p><em>Walk-up pricing<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Solo Attendee<\/h4>\n<p>Single non-student attendee<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w68f2828b52ce3-0-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w68f2828b52ce3-0-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h4 style=\"font-size: 3em\">$0<\/h4>\n<p><em>Walk-up pricing<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Solo Seahawk<\/h4>\n<p>Single student, 2025 alum, or volunteer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-3-1-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div class=\"smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-437-3-1-3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p style=\"margin: 0\"><strong><em>Online registration closed on October 6 at midnight. Learn more about <a href=\"#walk-up-attendees\">Walk-up Registration<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"walk-up-attendees\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-437-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">How to Register as a <strong>Walk-up<\/strong> <\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-4-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Online registration is now closed. This year, walk-up attendees are invited to purchase a Hawktoberfest wristband and participate in most events and activities. However, prices will be higher than for those who preregistered and some ticketed events may sell out. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Walk-up registration is $25 for families, $15 for individuals.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4>Register as a Walk-Up Attendee<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Upon arrival to campus on October 17-18, head directly to the Check-in &amp; Welcome center at <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/HzuLf49f2adTPAaE7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daugherty-Palmer Commons (DPC)<\/a> by following the signs during registration hours (Friday, 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.).<\/li>\n<li>Purchase your activity wristbands, activities, dinner options and merchandise while supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Plan Your Hawktoberfest Activities<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/signature-events\/hawktoberfest\/schedule-of-events\/\">schedule of events<\/a> for activities labeled as, \"Free Event for Registered Attendees with Wristband,\" - these are <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">available<\/span> to walk-up guests with wristbands!<\/li>\n<li>Activities marked, \"Preregistration Recommended - Fee Increases for Walk-ups,\" <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">may be available<\/span> to walk-up guests with wristbands.<\/li>\n<li>Activities marked, \"Preregistration Required - No On-site Sales,\" <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">will not be available<\/span>, even to walk-up guests with wristbands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"local-hotels\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-437-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Local <strong>Hotels<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-5-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Fairfield Inn by Marriott<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Vu24SCPctWo3PNhx5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">22119 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653<\/a> | <a href=\"tel:+13018630203\">(301) 863-0203<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/event-reservations\/reservation-link.mi?id=1754502737904&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink\">Book discounted Hawktoberfest rates at Fairfield.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Home2Suites by Hilton<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/hDA5FCPfnZmS4WEQ7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">46058 Valley Dr, Lexington Park, MD 20653<\/a> | <a href=\"tel:+13018661416\">(301) 866-1416<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hilton.com\/en\/attend-my-event\/dcalpht-90f-3fbf4fe9-9827-4e55-8a47-92c0b3360da9\/\">Book discounted Hawktoberfest rates at Home2Suites.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>TownePlace Suites by Marriott<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/u7nUDbmS8CX1cemW8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">22520 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653<\/a> | <a href=\"tel:+13018631111\">(301) 863-1111<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marriott.com\/event-reservations\/reservation-link.mi?id=1754502737904&amp;key=GRP&amp;app=resvlink\">Book discounted Hawktoberfest rates at TownePlace.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-437-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-slider panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-slider so-widget-smcm-slider-default-d75171398898-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-slider-container\"><div class=\"splide id-7d32f071-3cee-4216-bfc4-d5a7866e1761 \"><button class=\"splide__toggle smcm-slider-toggle\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"splide__toggle__play\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-play\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"splide__toggle__pause\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-pause\"><\/i><\/span><\/button><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"splide__list\"><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/fairfield.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"The exterior of a Fairfield by Marriott Inn &amp; Suites hotel, showing its entrance and illuminated signage at sunset.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/fairfield.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/fairfield-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/fairfield-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/home2suites.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A modern four-story hotel building with outdoor seating, red umbrellas, and an American flag, with the &quot;Home2&quot; sign visible on the facade.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/home2suites.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/home2suites-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/home2suites-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/towneplace.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A three-story hotel building with yellow and red brick exterior, several windows, parked cars in front, and an American flag outside.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/towneplace.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/towneplace-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/towneplace-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"splide__pagination\"><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"transportation\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-437-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/Trolley.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/Trolley.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/Trolley-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/Trolley-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" alt=\"The Lexington Park Trolley on SMCM campus outside SMCM\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-6-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image\" data-index=\"19\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-437-6-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/river-runner.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/river-runner.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/river-runner-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/river-runner-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" title=\"river runner\" alt=\"The SMCM River Runner bus, presented by Solomon the Seahawk\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-6-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-437-6-0-2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/greendoor-interior.png\" width=\"1393\" height=\"786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/greendoor-interior.png 1393w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/greendoor-interior-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/greendoor-interior-1024x578.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/greendoor-interior-768x433.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1393px) 100vw, 1393px\" alt=\"A group of people socialize at a dimly lit bar decorated with green string lights, with several TVs showing sports in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-437-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Campus <strong>Transportation<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-6-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 id=\"tender-boat-service\">Campus Shuttle &amp; Trolley Service (Free)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday | 10 a.m. -10 p.m. (including brief breaks in service for lunch, etc.)<\/strong><br \/>\nStay parked in one spot for the whole weekend and take our shuttle service to reach events and amenities.<br \/>\n<em>Shuttle Stops: Daugherty-Palmer Commons Circle, Dodge Performing Arts Center, Jamie L. Roberts Stadium, Campus Center and James P. Muldoon River Center.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"dining\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-437-7\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-437-7-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Dining<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-food-trucks.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-food-trucks.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-food-trucks-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-food-trucks-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" title=\"hf24 food trucks\" alt=\"Food trucks at the James P. Muldoon River Center\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-437-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-8-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Daily Grind Cafe<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Friday | 8 a.m. \u2013 7 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Saturday | 9 a.m. \u2013 7 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Campus Center\u00a0<\/em><br \/>\nGrab a coffee or smoothie and choose from a variety of packaged foods and basic home necessities.<\/p>\n<h3>Food Trucks<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday | 12 p.m. \u2013 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>James P. Muldoon River Center &amp; Jamie L. Roberts Stadium<\/em><br \/>\nLocal vendors serving a variety of food will be available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Campus Dining<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Friday Dinner | 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.<br \/>\nSaturday Brunch\u00a0| 10 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m.<br \/>\nSaturday Dinner | 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/strong><em><strong>No Advance Sales - Swipe OneCard or Pay at the Register<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nEnjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet from our award-winning campus caterer, <a href=\"https:\/\/stmarys.cafebonappetit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bon App\u00e9tit<\/a>. Walk-up guests are welcome to attend, and students with a meal plan may use their OneCards for admission for themselves and their guests.<br \/>\n<em>Campus Center J. Frank Raley Great Room<\/em><br \/>\n<em>$18.55 (age 13+), $5.45 (age 3-12), Free (age 0-2)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-437-9-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-9-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"27\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/great-room.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/great-room.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/great-room-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/great-room-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" title=\"great room\" alt=\"The J. Frank Raley Great Room at the SMCM Campus Center\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"28\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-c67d20f9f743-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-feast-crabs.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-feast-crabs.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-feast-crabs-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-feast-crabs-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" title=\"hf24 feast crabs\" alt=\"HawktoberFEAST 2024 steamed crabs\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-437-10-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-10-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"29\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>HawktoberFEAST Dinner<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday | 5 p.m. \u2013 7:30 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/strong><em><strong>Preregistration Required - No On-site Sales Except for Food Trucks<br \/>\nWalk-up pricing available while supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em>Explore the region\u2019s 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.<br \/>\n<em>Kent Hall Lawn<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Option 1: Steamed Crab Dinner<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00bd dozen Maryland blue crabs, pasta salad, coleslaw, cookies and soda or water \u2013 <em>$50\/order walk-up pricing<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Option 2: Steamed Shrimp Dinner<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>One dozen medium\/large peel \u2019n eat shrimp, pasta salad, coleslaw, cookies and soda or water - <em>$30\/order walk-up pricing<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Option 3: Food Trucks<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Local vendors serving a variety of food will be available - <em>Price Varies<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"activities\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-437-11\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-11-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"30\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-437-11-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Activity <strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-12-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"31\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-437-12-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Friday, October 17<\/h2>\n<h3>PatioFest<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Friday | 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Free Event for Registered Attendees with Wristband<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\nKick off Hawktoberfest weekend with PatioFest! Enjoy live music, seasonal mocktails, carnival games, festival artists and more to set the weekend\u2019s festive, fall vibe. This new event is open to all students, families, alumni and community members joining us Friday.<br \/>\n<em>Campus Center Patio<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-437-12-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-12-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"32\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-market-display-single.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-market-display-single.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-market-display-single-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-market-display-single-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" title=\"hf24 market display single\" alt=\"Çï¿ûÊÓƵ Craft + Culture Market at SMCM\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-13\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-13-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-13-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"33\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/HF24-5K-4.jpg\" width=\"675\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/HF24-5K-4.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/HF24-5K-4-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/HF24-5K-4-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" title=\"HF24 5K 4\" alt=\"Hawktoberfest 5K participants race start\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-437-13-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-13-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"34\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-437-13-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Saturday, October 18<\/h2>\n<h3>Seahawk Memorial 5K<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday | 8 a.m. \u2013 9:30 a.m. (Check-in opens onsite at 7 a.m.)<br \/>\n<em>Preregistration Recommended - Fee Increases for Walk-ups<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\nWeave through the beautiful trails of neighboring Historic St. Mary\u2019s City on this inspiring 3.1-mile run (or 1.5-mile walk). Established over 20 years ago to honor the memory of student John R. Petruccelli, this event has grown into a heartwarming tradition that celebrates all SMCM community members who remain with us in spirit. Proceeds will benefit the SafeRide shuttle program, supporting student safety.<br \/>\n<em>Historic St. Mary\u2019s City - $10 (age 13+), $5 (age 3-12), Free (age 0-2) | $20 for Walk-ups<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>St. Mary's River Cruises<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday | Leaving on the hour, 11 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Preregistration Required - No On-site Sales<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\nTake in the breathtaking view of the St. Mary\u2019s River on a relaxing, scenic cruise aboard the Chelsea Lane Tyler. Local food trucks will be available by the River Center from 11 a.m. \u2013 7:30 p.m. Please note that the 5 p.m. cruise runs overlaps with the HawktoberFEAST Dinner, so plan accordingly.<br \/>\n<em>Waterfront Pier - $25 (age 13+), $10 (age 0-12)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-14\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-14-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-14-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"35\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-437-14-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Art Gallery Exhibition<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday | 12 p.m. \u2013 4 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Free Event for Registered Attendees with Wristband<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\nVisit the Boyden Gallery for the exhibit Sharing our Common Humanity from Common Ground (the first 38), featuring Nicole Stewart\u2019s portraits of descendants of Historic Sotterley (formerly the Sotterley Plantation) in Hollywood, MD. The exhibit offers an opportunity to learn more about the history of St. Mary\u2019s County and the ways in which that history is commemorated\/remembered.<br \/>\n<em>Montgomery Hall Boyden Gallery<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Waterfront Fall Festival<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday | 12 p.m. \u2013 4 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Free Event for Registered Attendees with Wristband<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\nBring 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.<br \/>\n<em>James P. Muldoon River Center<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-437-14-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-14-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"36\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/HF24-Fall-Fest-5.jpg\" width=\"675\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/HF24-Fall-Fest-5.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/HF24-Fall-Fest-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/HF24-Fall-Fest-5-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" title=\"HF24 Fall Fest 5\" alt=\"Hawktoberfest photo collage from past fall festivals\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-15\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-15-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-15-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"37\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-boat-racers-home-stretch.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-boat-racers-home-stretch.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-boat-racers-home-stretch-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-boat-racers-home-stretch-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" title=\"hf24 boat racers home stretch\" alt=\"Great Bamboo boat racers make their way back to shore\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-437-15-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-15-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"38\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-437-15-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 id=\"great-bamboo-boat-race\">Great Bamboo Boat Race<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday | 4 p.m. \u2013 4:45 p.m. (Construction begins at 12 p.m.)<br \/>\n<em>Preregistration Required to Race<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\nGather 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 $300, $200 and $100 will be awarded to the top three teams.<br \/>\n<em>James P. Muldoon River Center<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-16\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-16-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-16-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"39\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-437-16-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 id=\"seahawks-got-talent\">Seahawks\u2019 Got Talent Showcase<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday | 8 p.m. \u2013 9:30 p.m.<br \/>\n<em>Free Event for Registered Attendees with Wristband<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\nCap off the day with entertainment from a variety of the College\u2019s talented student performers in the College\u2019s state-of-the-art performing arts center.<br \/>\n<em>Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-437-16-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-16-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"40\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/HF24-Got-Talent-1.jpg\" width=\"540\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/HF24-Got-Talent-1.jpg 540w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/HF24-Got-Talent-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/HF24-Got-Talent-1-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 540px) 100vw, 540px\" title=\"HF24 Got Talent 1\" alt=\"SMCM students perform at Seahawks&#039; Got Talent at Hawktoberfest\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-17\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-17-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-17-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"41\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/signature-events\/hawktoberfest\/schedule-of-events\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-calendar\"><\/i>View Full Schedule of Events<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-18\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"athletics\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-437-18\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-18-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-18-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"42\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-437-18-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>Athletic<\/strong> Events<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-19\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-19-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-19-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"43\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-437-19-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Friday, October 17<\/h2>\n<h3>Hall of Fame Reception<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Friday | 5:30 p.m. \u2013 7 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Preregistration Required - No On-site Sales<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\nCelebrate the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 as we honor Khalid Balogun \u201925, Sean Healey \u201992, Juwan Kearson \u201920 and Tori Poffenberger \u201917. Guests will enjoy heavy hors d\u2019oeuvres and cocktails before the Induction Ceremony. Registered and invited guests are encouraged to check in at Daugherty-Palmer Commons before the reception.<br \/>\n<strong>Please Note: Only the reception requires advance registration and payment, the Induction Ceremony that follows (7 p.m. \u2013 8:30 p.m.) is free and open to registered attendees with wristbands.<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center Lobby - $40\/attendee<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Friday | 7 p.m. \u2013 8:30 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Free Event for Registered Attendees with Wristband<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\nCelebrate the remarkable accomplishments of this year\u2019s talented honorees, Khalid Balogun \u201925, Sean Healey \u201992, Juwan Kearson \u201920 and Tori Poffenberger \u201917. While the preceding reception requires advance registration and payment, the ceremony itself is free and open to registered attendees with wristbands.<br \/>\n<em>Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center Concert Hall<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-437-19-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-19-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"44\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-tennis-e1756318299582.jpg\" width=\"637\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-tennis-e1756318299582.jpg 637w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-tennis-e1756318299582-300x254.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" title=\"hf24 tennis\" alt=\"Hawktoberfest 2024 tennis reunion game\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-20\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-20-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-20-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"45\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-soccer-e1756318224402.jpg\" width=\"755\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-soccer-e1756318224402.jpg 755w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-soccer-e1756318224402-300x215.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" title=\"hf24 soccer\" alt=\"Hawktoberfest 2024 soccer homecoming game\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-20-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-last-child\" data-index=\"46\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-volleyball-e1756318373380.jpg\" width=\"746\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-volleyball-e1756318373380.jpg 746w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-volleyball-e1756318373380-300x217.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px\" title=\"hf24 volleyball\" alt=\"Hawktoberfest 2024 volleyball match cheering\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-437-20-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-20-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"47\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-437-20-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h2>Saturday, October 18<\/h2>\n<h3>Alumni Reunion Games<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday | Various Times<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Preregistration Recommended for Alumni Athletes<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Free Event for Registered Attendees with Wristband<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\nAlumni 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.<br \/>\n<em>Various Locations<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lacrosse (Women\u2019s)<\/strong> | 9:30 a.m. | <em>Jamie L. Roberts Stadium<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Lacrosse (Men\u2019s)<\/strong> | 10:30 a.m. | <em>Jamie L. Roberts Stadium<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Baseball<\/strong> | 11 a.m. | <em>Hawk\u2019s Nest<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Swimming<\/strong> | 1 p.m. | <em>Michael P. O\u2019Brien ARC Aquatics Center<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Varsity Homecoming Games<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Saturday | Various Times and Locations<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Free Event for Registered Attendees with Wristband<\/em><\/strong><br \/>\nMake some noise for the Seahawks as they take on these homecoming opponents.<br \/>\n<em>Various Locations<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sailing<\/strong> | 9:45 a.m. (Atlantic Coast Tournament)\u00a0| <em>Teddy Turner Waterfront<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tennis<\/strong> | 10 a.m. (Seahawk Open) | <em>Somerset Tennis Complex<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Volleyball<\/strong> | 12 p.m. vs Cedar Crest College | <em>Michael P. O\u2019Brien ARC Arena<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Field Hockey<\/strong> | 1 p.m. vs Cedar Crest College | <em>Jamie L. Roberts Stadium<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Men\u2019s Soccer<\/strong> | 3 p.m. vs Cairn University | <em>Jamie L. Roberts Stadium<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Volleyball<\/strong> | 4 p.m. vs Eastern University | <em>Michael P. O\u2019Brien ARC Arena<\/em><\/li>\n<li><strong>Women\u2019s Soccer<\/strong> | 5:30 p.m. vs Cairn University | <em>Jamie L. Roberts Stadium<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-21\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-21-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-21-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-quote panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"48\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-quote so-widget-smcm-quote-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-quote navy\"><div><p>\"My son and I have been wanting to attend for 4 years! We wanted to enjoy the campus. It's beautiful. The previous three years he was always traveling with the cross country team, but we made it happen this year - his senior year. It was worth the wait! We had the best time reflecting upon his first campus tour when he was in high school. He showed me all the nooks and crannies and his favorite spots at SMCM. Thank you!\"<\/p><p class=\"quote-attribution\">- Anonymous 2024 Feedback<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-22\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-437-22\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-22-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-22-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"49\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/53003508818_8ccffc5bf7_c.jpg\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/53003508818_8ccffc5bf7_c.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/53003508818_8ccffc5bf7_c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/53003508818_8ccffc5bf7_c-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" alt=\"Aerial view of a large, circular campus building surrounding a green lawn, with trees and a body of water visible in the background.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-437-22-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-22-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"50\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Our <strong>Campus<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-22-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"51\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>We invite you to take a walk along the brick path, toss a disc along our treasured frisbee golf course or find a nice spot in the shade to read a book or take a nap. Just keep an eye out for some of our resident stars, like Meatball the tabby cat, turtles, geese, squirrels and, of course, our eponymous seahawks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/about\/community-hub\/\">Learn more at the community hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-23\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-23-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-23-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"52\" ><div id=\"waterfront\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-437-23-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Waterfront Recreation (Free)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Friday | 12 p.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Saturday | 12 p.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Sunday | 12 p.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\nEnjoy kayaking, sailing, paddleboarding and sunbathing on the St. Mary\u2019s River. Photo ID is required to check out the recreational equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-437-23-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-23-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"53\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/smcm-waterfront.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/smcm-waterfront.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/smcm-waterfront-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/smcm-waterfront-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" title=\"smcm waterfront\" alt=\"The SMCM Teddy Turner Waterfront at sunset, showing the boats, paddleboards and dock\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-24\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-24-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-24-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"54\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/MPOARC-athletics-gym.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/MPOARC-athletics-gym.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/MPOARC-athletics-gym-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/MPOARC-athletics-gym-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" alt=\"A brick building with a large banner reading &quot;GO SEAHAWKS&quot; on the wall, surrounded by green trees, under a blue sky with scattered clouds. MPOARC athletics and recreation facility at SMCM\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-437-24-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-24-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"55\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Athletics &amp; Recreation Center (Free)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Friday | 6 a.m. \u2013 9 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Saturday | 10 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m.<br \/>\nSunday | 10 a.m. \u2013 6 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\nTake advantage of the weight room, climbing wall, sports equipment and swimming pool at the <a href=\"https:\/\/smcmathletics.com\/sports\/2020\/5\/14\/arcinfo-index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael P. O\u2019Brien Athletics &amp; Recreation Center<\/a>. Photo ID is required to check out the sports equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-25\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-25-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-25-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"56\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Campus Store ($)<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Friday | 8 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Saturday | 8 a.m. \u2013 5 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Sunday | 8 a.m. \u2013 1 p.m.<\/strong><br \/>\nAlumni can save 20% on all SMCM logo gear in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcmbooks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Campus Store<\/a> on the first floor of the Campus Center.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-437-25-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-25-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"57\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/SMCM-Campus-Center-Patio.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/SMCM-Campus-Center-Patio.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/SMCM-Campus-Center-Patio-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/SMCM-Campus-Center-Patio-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" alt=\"People gather outdoors in a brick courtyard with trees, a white tent, and a building with balconies; a sign reads \u201cCampus Central Dining Hall.\u201d SMCM Campus Center Patio\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-26\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-437-26\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-26-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-26-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"58\" ><div id=\"pl-w68cc2fe78ac5b\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w68cc2fe78ac5b-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w68cc2fe78ac5b-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w68cc2fe78ac5b-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Follow us online<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/stmarysmd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@stmarysmd<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/smcm.alumni\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">@smcm.alumni<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/search\/keyword\/?q=%23SMCMHawktoberfest2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#SMCMHawktoberfest2025<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/search\/keyword\/?q=%23smcmhawktoberfest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#SMCMHawktoberfest<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/search\/keyword\/?q=%23smcmhomecoming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#SMCMHomecoming<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/search\/keyword\/?q=%23smcmfamilyweekend\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#SMCMFamilyWeekend<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w68cc2fe78ac5b-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w68cc2fe78ac5b-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Check out last year!<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjBNQeF\">College Flickr<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/search\/keyword\/?q=%23smcmhawktoberfest2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#SMCMHawktoberfest2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w68cc2fe78ac5b-0-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w68cc2fe78ac5b-0-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>College Flickr Albums<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjBNQeF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2024<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjAZnDy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2023<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHBqjAbjuZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2022<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHsmWMCCMH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2021<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-27\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-27-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-27-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"59\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-27-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"60\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Who is invited to Hawktoberfest?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><h3>All SMCM supporters!<\/h3>\n<p>This includes students, their family members and friends, alumni, employees and community members.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-27-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"61\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Why do I need to register?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><h3>To get an event wristband.<\/h3>\n<p>Every registered attendee (including current students) will receive an event wristband, which provides access to Hawktoberfest events and activities. Registration also ensures we have your contact information so we can share important updates and notify you of any changes. Anyone without a wristband may be turned away from certain programs, and we don\u2019t want to do that, so please register.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-27-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"62\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Do students need to register?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><h3>Yes. All attendees, including current students, must register.<\/h3>\n<p>Hawktoberfest events and activities, especially those with additional costs like the 5K, river cruises and HawktoberFEAST dinner, are not covered by student tuition or fees. Current students whose families cannot attend are encouraged to register as a \u201cSolo Seahawk,\u201d which waives the registration fee.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-27-0-4\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"63\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>When is the online registration deadline?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><h3>11:59 p.m. EST on Monday, October 6, 2025<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-27-0-5\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"64\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>If I miss the online registration deadline, can I still attend?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><h3>Yes, on-site registration is available, but will be more expensive.<\/h3>\n<p>Walk-up attendees can purchase an event wristband and join most events and activities. However, prices will be higher than for preregistered guests, and some ticketed events may sell out. We strongly recommend registering online by midnight on October 6, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-27-0-6\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"65\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>How can I tell if my registration is successful?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><h3>Check your email.<\/h3>\n<p>If you register online or over the phone, you will immediately receive an email confirmation with a unique link you can use to update your registration until the deadline. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your registration may not have gone through. If you have questions, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at <a href=\"mailto:alumnioffice@smcm.edu\">alumnioffice@smcm.edu.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-27-0-7\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"66\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Can I edit my registration?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><h3>Yes, find your confirmation email to find the appropriate link.<\/h3>\n<p>You may add events or guests, or remove unpaid events, at any time before the registration deadline by clicking the unique \u201cedit\u201d link included in your confirmation email.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-27-0-8\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"67\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>What is the refund policy?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><h3>The registration fee is not refundable, however:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Full refunds (excluding the non-refundable registration fee) are available for requests submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, October 6.<\/li>\n<li>Requests made between October 7 and October 11 will receive a 50% refund, excluding the registration fee.<\/li>\n<li>Refunds will not be issued for requests made after October 11.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To request a refund, email the Office of Alumni Relations at <a href=\"mailto:alumnioffice@smcm.edu\">alumnioffice@smcm.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-27-0-9\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion\" data-index=\"68\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>How might inclement weather impact the event?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><h3>It depends on the severity.<\/h3>\n<p>In rare cases, such as hurricanes, the entire event may be canceled. More commonly, Hawktoberfest continues rain or shine, although some events may be adjusted. Any updates will be emailed to registered guests and posted on this site as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-27-0-10\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-accordion panel-last-child\" data-index=\"69\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-accordion so-widget-smcm-accordion-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-accordion  navy\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Are pets allowed?<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\" ><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"> <div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><h3>In most cases, no.<\/h3>\n<p>For the safety and comfort of our community, pets are not allowed at Hawktoberfest. We understand that pets are part of the family, but we ask that you leave them at home. Guests who require an assistance animal should bring the necessary documentation to Daugherty-Palmer Commons (DPC) upon arrival.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-28\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-28-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-28-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"70\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Additional <strong>Questions<\/strong>?<\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-28-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"71\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<ul>\n<li>For registration and refund questions, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at <a href=\"mailto:alumnioffice@smcm.edu\">alumnioffice@smcm.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:2408954280\">(240) 895-4280<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>For general questions, contact the Office of Events and Conferences at <a href=\"mailto:events@smcm.edu\">events@smcm.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:2408952021\">(240) 895-2021<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-29\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-29-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-29-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"72\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/hsmc-statehouse.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/hsmc-statehouse.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/hsmc-statehouse-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/hsmc-statehouse-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" alt=\"A brick pathway leads to the entrance of a historic brick building labeled &quot;1676 State House,&quot; surrounded by trimmed hedges and a wooden sign with the building&#039;s name and illustration, at Historic St. Mary&#039;s City, MD.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-29-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-last-child\" data-index=\"73\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-437\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/hsmc-md-dove-docked.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/hsmc-md-dove-docked.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/hsmc-md-dove-docked-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/hsmc-md-dove-docked-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" alt=\"A group of people walk along a wooden dock toward a historic sailing ship, The Maryland Dove, moored by a lake under a bright blue sky at Historic St. Mary&#039;s City\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-437-29-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-29-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"74\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Our Neighbor, <strong>HSMC<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-29-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"75\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsmcdigshistory.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Historic St. Mary\u2019s City (HSMC)<\/a> is a National Historic Landmark and one of Southern Maryland\u2019s leading tourism attractions. The outdoor living history museum commemorates the fourth permanent English settlement in North America, Maryland\u2019s first city and for sixty-one years, its colonial capital. It\u2019s the perfect place to stretch your legs\u2014and your imagination.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Maryland Dove<\/em> is a rebuilt 17th-century coastal trading vessel. Classed as a pinnace, it evokes the original <em>Dove<\/em> -- the smaller of two ships that made the voyage to Maryland in 1634. It's worth noting that <em>The Maryland Dove<\/em> is captained by none other than SMCM alumna, <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2024\/06\/laaro-15-named-master-maryland-dove\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Angela (Wilt) Laaro '15<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-437-30\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-437-30\" ><div id=\"pgc-437-30-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-437-30-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"76\" ><div class=\"smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-437-30-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p style=\"margin: 0\"><strong><em>Online registration closed on October 6 at midnight. Learn more about <a href=\"#walk-up-attendees\">Walk-up Registration<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-437-30-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"77\" ><div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-437-30-0-1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/securelb.imodules.com\/s\/1734\/bp20\/interior.aspx?sid=1734&amp;gid=2&amp;pgid=1594&amp;cid=5591\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-user-plus\"><\/i>Register for Hawktoberfest<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hawktoberfest will take place on Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17, 2026 This information will be updated. Please note that details may change. October 16-17, 2026 The most fantastic fall festival you can imagine\u2014all right here, down by the river. 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