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Family Weekend Schedule of Events

Appalachian State University
March 24 – 26, 2023

App State Family Weekend promotes the engagement of Mountaineer families through unique programming opportunities in the High Country. Paired with a sporting event and community events, Family Weekend provides families with a chance to experience Boone through the eyes of a student. Spring is an exciting time in the Boone area and we hope you are able to visit our favorite coffee shops, experience a mountaintop hike at sunrise, shop in our downtown stores, or take a nap in a hammock. This weekend is planned for you and your student so we give you some open time in the schedule to plan your own fun. Be sure to pack a raincoat because these fun events are happening rain or shine.

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Schedule of events

KODO
Mar
23
KODO

The Schaefer Center Presents

March 23, 2023
7 p.m.

KODO, a group of Japanese artists, musicians and performers whose name can be translated as “heartbeat,” uses many musical instruments, but focuses primarily on taiko, traditional Japanese drums. Under the theme “One Earth,” Kodo endeavors to bring the sound of the taiko to all corners of the globe so [their] music and message can resonate with myriad cultures and ways of life.

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Local Night @apptheatre: The King Bees
Mar
23
Local Night @apptheatre: The King Bees
March 23, 2023
7 - 9 p.m.

The King Bees, Rob "Hound Dog" Baskerville and Penny "Queen Bee" Zamagni call the mountains of North Carolina home, but travel the world with their Blues and American Roots music.

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Mar
24
Baseball vs. Georgia State
March 24, 2023
6 p.m.

The Mountaineers are facing off in a three-game home series against the Georgia State Panthers, come cheer loud and proud for the Black and Gold! We are prepared for a great weekend full of baseball and our players will appreciate the support. Unable to join us on the Mountain this year? This game will be streamed through ESPN+.

Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road
Mar
24
Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road
March 24, 2023
7:30 - 10 p.m.

Growing up just down the road from Doc Watson, Liam Purcell leads Cane Mill Road as they rock the traditional bluegrass standards they were raised on, yet boldly write original music with roots in the fertile grounds of bluegrass, old-time, and Americana.

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Winter Farmers’ Market in Downtown Boone
Mar
25
Winter Farmers’ Market in Downtown Boone
March 25, 2023
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Visit Boone's Winter Farmers Market to find seasonal fresh vegetables, storage crops, locally raised meats, eggs, honey, homemade jellies, jams, baked items, handcrafted skincare, candles, photography, bird feeders, toys and unique crafts.

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Baseball Tailgate
Mar
25
Baseball Tailgate

Part of App State Family Weekend — Spring 2023

March 25, 2023
1:30 p.m.
Beaver Field at Jim and Bettie Smith Stadium – Parking Lot

We are swinging for the fences with this family friendly tailgate deal featuring classic ballpark favorites as the Mountaineers are back in action facing the Georgia State Panthers. Grab your glove, favorite Black and Gold attire, and get ready for the 7th inning stretch at Beaver Field!

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Mar
25
Baseball vs. Georgia State
March 25, 2023
3 p.m.

The Mountaineers are facing off in a three-game home series against the Georgia State Panthers, come cheer loud and proud for the Black and Gold! We are prepared for a great weekend full of baseball and our players will appreciate the support. Unable to join us on the Mountain this year? This game will be streamed through ESPN+.

Contra Dance at the American Legion
Mar
25
Contra Dance at the American Legion
March 25, 2023
7 - 10 p.m.

Come learn how to contra! Contra dance is a form of folk dancing made up of long lines similar to square dancing. Dancers of all skill levels will come together and contra.

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Mar
26
Baseball vs. Georgia State
March 26, 2023
1 p.m.

The Mountaineers are facing off in a three-game home series against the Georgia State Panthers, come cheer loud and proud for the Black and Gold! We are prepared for a great weekend full of baseball and our players will appreciate the support. Unable to join us on the Mountain this year? This game will be streamed through ESPN+.

While on campus

Visit the Student Recreation Center
Visit the Student Recreation Center

Join your student at the Student Recreation Center and get free admission all weekend. Enjoy an indoor climbing wall, weight room, indoor track, pool and more.

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Visit the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts
Visit the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts

The Turchin Center features two wings and six dynamic galleries with changing exhibitions of contemporary art works by national and international artists, as well as the finest local artists of our region. Outdoor sculptures are located across the Appalachian State University campus.

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About the Office of Parent and Family Services

Appalachian State University’s Office of Parent and Family Services is committed to keeping the families of App State students informed, engaged and supported throughout their students’ educational experience. From Family Orientation to Family Weekend programming, to monthly newsletters and important updates on campus issues, Parent and Family Services serves as a liaison between the university and the parents and families of students. Learn more at https://parents.appstate.edu.

About the Division of Student Affairs

The Division of Student Affairs at Appalachian State University is committed to the development of lifelong learners and leaders by engaging and challenging students within a culture of care and inclusion. The division consists of 16 units that offer activities and services to help students develop more fully by becoming global learners, fostering healthy relationships, appreciating diversity and different perspectives, understanding community responsibility, enhancing self-awareness, developing autonomy and living ethically. These units include the Career Development Center, Campus Activities, Office of Community-Engaged Leadership, Wellness and Prevention Services, Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Health Service, Parent and Family Services, University Housing, Student Conduct, University Recreation, Intercultural Student Affairs, Student Legal Clinic and Off-Campus Student Services, Electronic Student Services, Child Development Center, and Staff Development and Strategic Initiatives. Learn more at https://studentaffairs.appstate.edu.

About Appalachian State University

As the premier public undergraduate institution in the Southeast, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The Appalachian Experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and to embrace diversity and difference. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Appalachian is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System. Appalachian enrolls nearly 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

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