Families and other guests gathered on campus starting on Oct. 13 for Vanderbilt’s Family Weekend, an annual tradition for students to reconnect with their loved ones and explore campus and scheduled events together.
Check out these images from the past weekend as campus came alive with celebrations.
Friday frames
The first official day of Vanderbilt’s Family Weekend emerged as one of connection and exploration. Throughout the day, visitors and furry friends arrived to reunite with their students. They had the opportunity to attend various campus tours and open houses in addition to other events such as an alumni parent gathering, a resource fair and a panel with Chancellor Diermier.
Fall for the Arts
Fall for the Arts is an annual event held by the Ingram Commons each Friday evening of Family Weekend. It featured various DIY crafts and an ongoing rotation of musical and dance performances. From tacos to candy apples, festival attendees were treated with a vast variety of food as they explored the event. The faux-straw decor and hanging lanterns provided an inviting ambience for families.
The main event was performances rotating on stage, including the debut of the band Polly Darton.
Weekend tailgate
Saturday of Family Weekend started with a tailgate before Vanderbilt football played the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs. Lawn games were strewn on the grass, and attendees could also choose to jump around inside a bouncy castle. Amid the bustling scene, the Vanderbilt Dance Team and Spirit of the Gold marching band surprised the crowd with a performance.
The next day, parents and guests bade their farewells after the concluding breakfast.
