Family Weekend 2016 Starts Friday

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Each year, Family Weekend unites thousands of Razorback parents, students, alumni, and guests on campus for a weekend of university traditions and Razorback pride. The tradition continues as New Student & Family Programs hosts the 18th annual University of Arkansas Family Weekend on Sept. 15-18, with more than 3,500 participating.

Family Weekend staples including UARK Cardinal Nights-Casino Night, Tailgate Party, Sunday Brunch and a special reception for Parent Partnership Association Cardinal Member highlight activities for the weekend. Attendees can also participate in campus tours, a silent auction benefitting Parent Partnership Association Book Scholarships, and community events across Northwest Arkansas.

In addition to the events being held during Family Weekend, parents and guests can participate in the Family Weekend Service Project benefiting the Full Circle Food Pantry. All are asked to donate food and personal items including tuna, canned chicken, peanut butter, toiletries, canned soup, canned fruit, oatmeal packets, mashed potato mix, and reusable shopping bags.

For a full schedule of events for Family Weekend, as well as other information, visit the Family Weekend schedule. 

Parents and families participating in Family Weekend are encouraged to go mobile and download the Family Weekend guide online via the Guidebook app. To download the app, participants should search "Guidebook" on their phone via the App Store or Play Store. Once downloaded, click on "Download Guides" at the bottom of the app screen and search for "UARK Family Weekend 2016." In addition to the schedule of events, information about area attractions, restaurants, area worship services, and social media are available to enhance the overall Family Weekend experience.