Cardinal Family Weekend 2024
Register Now for Cardinal Family Weekend 2024!
Cardinal Family Weekend will be held from October 4-6, 2024. We are excited to reunite with our Cardinal family and friends during this fun weekend! Tickets for family weekend programming are $35/person and include FREE REGISTRATION FOR YOUR UofL STUDENT!
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED
Your ticket will include a Family Welcome Reception, a Pre-Game Tailgate, and other fun and exciting events. You will also have the opportunity to purchase reduced-priced football tickets to watch our UofL Cardinals take on the Mustangs of Southern Methodist University.
Family Weekend Schedule
Friday, October 4
4 pm - 8 pm – Cardinal Family Weekend Opening Reception and Packet Pickup, Red Barn.
5 pm - 7 pm – Cardinal Family Fun Day, Sponsored by SAB, Red Barn Plaza.
7 pm – UofL Volleyball vs. Clemson Tigers, SOLD OUT.
8 pm (doors open at 7 pm) – Louisville Live, KFC Yum! Center, Purchase Tickets, UofL Students are free with their Cardinal Card.
UofL Parent and Family of the Year ceremony and announcement will be held during his event. Further details will be sent to nominators.
Saturday, October 5
9:30 am – Card March, L&N; Stadium, Gate 4.
10 am – 12:30 pm - Cardinal Family Weekend Tailgate – 2020 Quad, Belknap Campus.
Noon – Louisville Cardinal Football vs. Southern Methodist University Mustangs, L&N; Stadium.
Sunday, October 6
Noon - 4 pm – Chi Omega’s Annual Chili Cook-off Fundraiser, SAC Ballroom.
1:30 pm - UofL Volleyball vs. Georgia Tech, SOLD OUT.
Suggested Sunday Activities - On your way out of town, grab some brunch, visit a bourbon distillery, explore a museum, or visit another one of Louisville’s unique events and attractions.
All Weekend (October 4-6) - 68th Annual St. James Court Art Show – This unique art show takes place the first weekend of October and features over 600 artists from all over the U.S. The fair, which is within walking distance from campus in Old Louisville, is a great place to view some art, enjoy a gorgeous weekend, grab a snack or beverage, and soak in this storied Louisville tradition. There is no admission fee, and the event takes place rain or shine.
During Cardinal Family Weekend, we are also excited to welcome all parents, family, and friends to "Louisville Live," which will take place on Friday, October 4, at the KFC Yum! Center. This event will feature the introduction of the Cardinals’ men's and women's basketball teams and the coaching staff, including women’s coach Jeff Walz and new men’s coach Pat Kelsey. Cardinal Family Weekend attendees can purchase reduced-price tickets, and students get in free with their Cardinal Card.
If you have any questions, please email the Parents and Family Association.
Make sure you continue to stay connected by getting the monthly Parent and Family Newsletter and following us on Facebook and Instagram!
Cardinal Family Weekend is open to eligible faculty, staff, and students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age.