Family Weekend
Join your student for a weekend at Buena Vista University. You're invited to explore campus and participate in family-friendly activities during our Family Weekend taking place October 16-17!
Family Weekend at BVU
Family Weekend offers events and special programs for families and the BVU community. Join us October 16 & 17 for some special activities, tailgate fun, and much more! All families are welcome to attend.
Friday, Oct. 16
4 p.m. | Family Weekend Kickoff + Volleyball Entrance
Fieldhouse Entrance
Grab your Family Weekend schedules and swag bags!
6 p.m. | BVU Volleyball vs. Loras College
Saggau Family Court, Siebens Fieldhouse
JV to follow.
Saturday, Oct. 17
All Day | $8 Entrance Fee to King's Pointe to Swim
King's Pointe Resort
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Beaver Family Fun Fest
South Forum Lawn Patio
Join us for face painting, lawn games, coloring pages, inflatables, and more!
Face painting available 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
1 p.m. | BVU Volleyball vs. University of Dubuque
Saggau Family Court, Siebens Fieldhouse
1 p.m. | BVU Football vs. Coe College + Football Raffle
J. Leslie Rollins Stadium
5 p.m. | BVU Women's Soccer vs. Loras College + Women's Soccer Raffle
J. Leslie Rollins Stadium
7:30 p.m. | BVU Men's Soccer vs. Loras College + Men's Soccer Raffle
J. Leslie Rollins Stadium
9 p.m. | Beaver Family Bash ft. Miles Morgan
Puff's
Game raffles sponsored by Community & Student Engagement & Student Activities Board.
Sunday, Oct. 18
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Brunch
Grand Ballroom
Students are able to eat on their meal plan. Brunch is available for purchase for family & friends (cash not accepted)
We can't wait to welcome you to BVU!
Plan your travel to Storm Lake for Family Weekend. Our city offers a variety of quality lodging options.