{"id":1176,"date":"2026-08-21T14:02:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T14:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/signature-events\/?page_id=1176"},"modified":"2026-09-30T12:35:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T12:35:49","slug":"hawktoberfest","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/signature-events\/hawktoberfest\/","title":{"rendered":"Hawktoberfest"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1176\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1176-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1176-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1176-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"widget_text smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-1176-0-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h2>Hawktoberfest<br \/>Homecoming & Family Weekend<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1176-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>October 16-17, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The most fantastic fall festival you can imagine all right here, down by the river.<\/p>\n<p>Join us for traditions like the Great Bamboo Boat Race and Seahawks' Got Talent Showcase. ALL our students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited, so bring your friends and family along for the ride!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1176-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1176-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u9RNbO9-TdQ?si=4wtwY3MXSZ29JCyK\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1176-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1176-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1176-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-1176\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#event\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-rectangle-list\"><\/i>Schedule of Events<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#hotel\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-sharp fa-solid fa-hotel\"><\/i>Hotels<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#our\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\"><\/i>Our Campus<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#hsmc\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-magnifying-glass\"><\/i>HSMC<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/about\/location\/directions\/\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-map\"><\/i>Campus Map &amp; Directions <\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1176-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1176-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1176-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/hawktoberfest-2026-tickets-1999026631467?aff=oddtdtcreator\">Register for Hawktoberfest<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1176-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1176-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScXEInCOEEopk5Bf3LV-yJXsOXqeJThx3w-fRJOnB4LoHRNdQ\/viewform?usp=dialog\">Register for the Great Bamboo Boat Race<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1176-2-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1176-2-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfku_MumGHa2RGW4Rdr9jVx9Xp4uUPqNMtFCGcAn38WwPSmGg\/viewform\">Seahawks Got Talent Sign Up<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1176-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"siteorigin-panels-stretch panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1176-3\" id=\"event\" data-stretch-type=\"full\" ><div id=\"pgc-1176-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1176-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Schedule Of <strong>Events<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1176-3-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div id=\"pl-w6abd0224d0ba8\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w6abd0224d0ba8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6abd0224d0ba8-0\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Friday<br>October 16<br>2:00-8:00 p.m.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Saturday<br>October 17<br>8:00-2:00 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Aldom Lounge<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">CHECK-IN & WELCOME<\/h3>\n<p>Start your Hawktoberfest weekend at Aldom Lounge by following the directional signs across campus.<br \/>\nThere you can pick up your event wristband, personalized itinerary, campus map and any paid merchandise. Our friendly staff will be on hand to help you get oriented and answer any questions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6abd0224d0ba8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6abd0224d0ba8-1\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-1-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Friday<br>October 16<br>All Afternoon<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>On-Campus Activities<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Choose Your Own Adventure<\/h3>\n<p>Enjoy the afternoon as you please! Options include:<\/p>\n<p>Campus Store \u2013 Take 20% off all SMCM logo merchandise (until 5 p.m.)<br \/>\nThe Daily Grind \u2013 Grab a coffee or smoothie (until 5 p.m.)<br \/>\nAngelika\u2019s - Angelika\u2019s Kitchen is your local Kitchen & Pub. Located in Historic St. Mary\u2019s City<br \/>\nCommemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland \u2013 Visit anytime (open day and night)<br \/>\nWaterfront \u2013 Relax and enjoy the view (until dusk)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6abd0224d0ba8-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6abd0224d0ba8-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-2-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Friday<br>October 16<br>All Afternoon & Evening<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Off-Campus Activities<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-2-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-2-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Choose Your Own Adventure<\/h3>\n<p>Explore the wonders of Southern Maryland at your own pace! Options include:<\/p>\n<p>Our Neighbor \u2013 Visit Historic St. Mary\u2019s City with its museums, historic buildings and scenic walking trails<br \/>\nLocal Towns \u2013 Discover dining, shopping and small-town charm at Solomons Island, Leonardtown or Lexington Park<br \/>\nParks and Beaches \u2013 Unwind at nearby Point Lookout State Park, Elms Beach Park, St. Mary\u2019s River State Park, or Greenwell State Park, where you can enjoy scenic views, trails and picnic areas<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6abd0224d0ba8-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6abd0224d0ba8-3\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-3-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Friday<br>October 16<br>5:00-7:00 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Campus Center Patio<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"7\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">PatioFest<\/h3>\n<p>Free Event for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/hawktoberfest-2026-tickets-1999026631467?aff=oddtdtcreator\">Registered Attendees<\/a> with Wristband<\/p>\n<p>Kick off Hawktoberfest weekend with PatioFest! Enjoy live music, seasonal mocktails, carnival games, festival artists and more to set the weekend\u2019s festive, fall vibe. This event is open to all students, families, alumni and community members joining us Friday.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6abd0224d0ba8-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6abd0224d0ba8-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-4-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Friday<br>October 16<br>5:00-7:30 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Campus Center J. Frank Raley Great Room<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-4-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Dinner in the Great Room<\/h3>\nNo Advance Sales - Swipe OneCard or Pay at the Register\n\nEnjoy this all-you-can-eat dinner buffet from our award-winning campus caterer, Bon App\u00e9tit. Walk-up guests are welcome to attend, and students with a meal plan may use their OneCards for admission for themselves and their guests. $19.10 (age 13+), $5.60 (age 3-12), Free (age 0-2)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6abd0224d0ba8-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6abd0224d0ba8-5\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-5-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Friday<br>October 16<br>5:30-7:00 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center Recital Hall<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Hall of Fame Reception<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/hawktoberfest-2026-tickets-1999026631467?aff=oddtdtcreator\">Preregistration Required<\/a> - No On-site Sales<\/p>\n<p>Celebrate the Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Guests will enjoy heavy hors d\u2019oeuvres and cocktails before the Induction Ceremony. Registered and invited guests are encouraged to check in at Aldom Lounge before the reception. $40\/attendee<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6abd0224d0ba8-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6abd0224d0ba8-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-6-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Friday<br>October 16<br>7:00-8:30 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center Concert Hall<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony<\/h3>\n<p>Free Event for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/hawktoberfest-2026-tickets-1999026631467?aff=oddtdtcreator\">Registered Attendees<\/a> with Wristband<\/p>\n<p>Help us celebrate the SMCM Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Madeleine Bell Hughes Carty '94 (sailing), Lauriann Parker '13 (field hockey and women's lacrosse), Earl Dean (former equipment room manager), and the 1995 ICSA Women's Dinghy National Championship Team.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6abd0224d0ba8-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6abd0224d0ba8-7\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-7-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Friday<br>October 16<br>7:30-9:00 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Admission Field<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Outdoor Movie Night<\/h3>\n<p>Free Event for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/hawktoberfest-2026-tickets-1999026631467?aff=oddtdtcreator\">Registered Attendees<\/a> with Wristband<\/p>\n<p>Join us for Addams Family on Glendening Lawn<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6abd0224d0ba8-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6abd0224d0ba8-8\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-8-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Saturday<br>October 17<br>All Day<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>On-Campus Activities<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-8-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Choose Your Own Adventure<\/h3>\nEnjoy the day as you please! Options include:\n\nCampus Store \u2013 Take 20% off all SMCM logo merchandise (until 6 p.m.)\nThe Daily Grind \u2013 Grab a coffee or smoothie (until 6 p.m.)\nCommemorative to Enslaved Peoples of Southern Maryland \u2013 Visit anytime (open day and night)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6abd0224d0ba8-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6abd0224d0ba8-9\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-9-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Saturday<br>October 17<br>10:00-2:00 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Campus Center J. Frank Raley Great Room<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-9-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-9-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Brunch in the Great Room<\/h3>\nNo Advance Sales - Swipe OneCard or Pay at the Register\n\nEnjoy this all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from our award-winning campus caterer, Bon App\u00e9tit. Walk-up guests are welcome to attend, and students with a meal plan may use their OneCards for admission for themselves and their guests. $19.10 (age 13+), $5.60 (age 3-12), Free (age 0-2)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6abd0224d0ba8-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6abd0224d0ba8-10\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-10-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Saturday<br>October 17<br>10:00-2:00 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Campus Center J. Frank Raley Great Room<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-10-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-10-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Brunch in the Great Room<\/h3>\nNo Advance Sales - Swipe OneCard or Pay at the Register\n\nEnjoy this all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet from our award-winning campus caterer, Bon App\u00e9tit. Walk-up guests are welcome to attend, and students with a meal plan may use their OneCards for admission for themselves and their guests. $19.10 (age 13+), $5.60 (age 3-12), Free (age 0-2)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6abd0224d0ba8-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6abd0224d0ba8-11\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-11-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Saturday<br>October 17<br>11:00-5:45 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Waterfront Pier<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-11-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-11-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">St. Mary\u2019s River Cruises<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/hawktoberfest-2026-tickets-1999026631467?aff=oddtdtcreator\">Preregistration Required<\/a> - No On-site Sales<\/p>\n<p>Take in the breathtaking view of the St. Mary\u2019s River on a relaxing, scenic cruise aboard the Chelsea Lane Tyler. Local food trucks will be available by the River Center from 12 p.m. \u2013 7:30 p.m. Please note that the 5 p.m. cruise runs overlaps with the HawktoberFEAST Dinner, so plan accordingly. $25 (age 13+), $10 (age 0-12)<\/p>\n<p>(45-minute blocks with 15-minute breaks)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6abd0224d0ba8-12\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6abd0224d0ba8-12\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-12-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-12-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Saturday<br>October 17<br>Various Times<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Various Locations<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-12-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-12-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Alumni Reunion Games<\/h3>\nAlumni athletes from baseball, lacrosse and swimming are encouraged to participate in their reunion game, or just come for the fun! Families and friends are welcome to attend.\n\nWomen\u2019s Lacrosse 9:30 a.m. JLR Stadium\n\nMen\u2019s Lacrosse 10:30 a.m. JLR Stadium\n\nBaseball 12:00 p.m. Hawk\u2019s Nest\n\nSwimming 1:00 p.m. Aquatics Center<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6abd0224d0ba8-13\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6abd0224d0ba8-13\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-13-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-13-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"26\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Saturday<br>October 17<br>Various Times<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Various Locations<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-13-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-13-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"27\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Varsity Homecoming Games<\/h3>\nMake some noise for the Seahawks as they take on these homecoming opponents!\n\nSailing 10:00 a.m. (Women's ACC Final) Teddy Turner Waterfront\n\nVolleyball 11:00 a.m. vs Keystone Michael P. O\u2019Brien ARC Arena\n\nField Hockey 1:00 p.m. vs Immaculata Jamie L. Roberts Stadium\n\nVolleyball 1:00 p.m. Keystone vs Averett Michael P. O\u2019Brien ARC Arena\n\nVolleyball 3:00 p.m. vs Averett Michael P. O\u2019Brien ARC Arena\n\nWomen\u2019s Soccer 3:00 p.m. vs Cedar Crest Jamie L. Roberts Stadium\n\nMen\u2019s Soccer 5:30 p.m. vs Penn College Jamie L. Roberts Stadium<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6abd0224d0ba8-14\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6abd0224d0ba8-14\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-14-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-14-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"28\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Saturday<br>October 17<br>12:00-4:00 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>James P. Muldoon River Center<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-14-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-14-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"29\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Great Bamboo Boat Race Construction<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScXEInCOEEopk5Bf3LV-yJXsOXqeJThx3w-fRJOnB4LoHRNdQ\/viewform?usp=dialog\">Preregistration Required to Race<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Free Event for Registered Competitors and Spectators with Wristband<\/p>\n<p>Gather your team of family and friends (up to six members) to construct, and eventually race, a boat made entirely of bamboo and other provided materials. Family, student and employee teams are highly encouraged! $350, $250 and $150 checks will be awarded to the top three teams.<\/p>\n<p>(Race begins at 4 p.m.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6abd0224d0ba8-15\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6abd0224d0ba8-15\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-15-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-15-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"30\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Saturday<br>October 17<br>12:00-4:00 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Waterfront<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-15-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-15-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"31\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Seahawk Fall Festival<\/h3>\n<p>Free Event for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/hawktoberfest-2026-tickets-1999026631467?aff=oddtdtcreator\">Registered Attendees<\/a> with Wristband<\/p>\n<p>Bring the young and young-at-heart for this riverside fall festival. With food trucks, carnival games, pumpkin painting, face painting, lawn games and a fall-themed photo wall, there is something fun for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6abd0224d0ba8-16\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6abd0224d0ba8-16\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-16-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-16-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"32\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Saturday<br>October 17<br>4:00-4:45 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>James P. Muldoon River Center<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-16-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-16-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"33\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Great Bamboo Boat Race<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScXEInCOEEopk5Bf3LV-yJXsOXqeJThx3w-fRJOnB4LoHRNdQ\/viewform?usp=dialog\">Preregistration Required to Race<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Register your Boat<\/p>\n<p>Free Event for Registered Competitors and Spectators with Wristband<\/p>\n<p>Come experience this time-honored St. Mary\u2019s College tradition! After an afternoon of crafting boats entirely from bamboo and other materials, teams will test them in a race across the water for the top prize - a $350 check<\/p>\n<p>(Construction begins at 12 p.m.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6abd0224d0ba8-17\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6abd0224d0ba8-17\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-17-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-17-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"34\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Saturday<br>October 17<br>5:00-7:30 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Kent Hall Lawn<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-17-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-17-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"35\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">HawktoberFEAST Dinner<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/hawktoberfest-2026-tickets-1999026631467?aff=oddtdtcreator\">Preregistration Required<\/a> - No On-site Sales Except for Food Trucks<\/p>\n<p>Explore the region\u2019s amazing and diverse cuisine. These crab and shrimp dinner options must be purchased in advance through the online registration. If you prefer indoor seating, you can eat at the Campus Center dining hall and pay on-site.<\/p>\n<p>Option 1: Steamed Crab Dinner \u2014 \u00bd dozen Maryland blue crabs, pasta salad, coleslaw, cookies and soda or water \u2013 $50\/order<\/p>\n<p>Option 2: Steamed Shrimp Dinner \u2014 One dozen medium\/large peel \u2019n eat shrimp, pasta salad, coleslaw, cookies and soda or water \u2013 $30\/order<\/p>\n<p>Option 3: Food Trucks \u2014 Local vendors serving a variety of food will be available \u2013 Price Varies<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6abd0224d0ba8-18\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6abd0224d0ba8-18\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-18-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-18-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"36\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Saturday<br>October 17<br>5:00-7:30 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Campus Center J. Frank Raley Great Room<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-18-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-18-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"37\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Dinner in the Great Room <\/h3>\nNo Advance Sales - Swipe OneCard or Pay at the Register\n\nEnjoy this all-you-can-eat dinner buffet from our award-winning campus caterer, Bon App\u00e9tit. Walk-up guests are welcome to attend, and students with a meal plan may use their OneCards for admission for themselves and their guests. $19.10 (age 13+), $5.60 (age 3-12), Free (age 0-2)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-w6abd0224d0ba8-19\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-w6abd0224d0ba8-19\" ><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-19-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-19-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"38\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 style=\"padding-right: 8px; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800\" class=\"section-title\">Saturday<br>October 17<br>7:00-8:30 p.m.<\/h3>\n<p><i class=\"fa-solid fa-location-dot\" style=\"padding-right: 8px;\"><\/i>Nancy R. and Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center Concert Hall<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-w6abd0224d0ba8-19-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w6abd0224d0ba8-19-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"39\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h3 class=\"section-title\" style=\"font-weight: 800; font-size: 3rem;\">Seahawks\u2019 Got Talent Showcase<\/h3>\nFree Event for Registered Attendees with Wristband\n\nCap off the day with entertainment from a variety of the College\u2019s talented student performers in the College\u2019s state-of-the-art performing arts center.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1176-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"hotel\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1176-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-1176-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1176-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-slider panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-slider so-widget-smcm-slider-default-d75171398898-1176\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-slider-container\"><div class=\"splide id-7d32f071-3cee-4216-bfc4-d5a7866e1761 \"><button class=\"splide__toggle smcm-slider-toggle\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"splide__toggle__play\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-play\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"splide__toggle__pause\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-pause\"><\/i><\/span><\/button><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"splide__list\"><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/fairfield.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"The exterior of a Fairfield by Marriott Inn &amp; Suites hotel, showing its entrance and illuminated signage at sunset.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/fairfield.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/fairfield-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/fairfield-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/home2suites.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A modern four-story hotel building with outdoor seating, red umbrellas, and an American flag, with the &quot;Home2&quot; sign visible on the facade.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/home2suites.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/home2suites-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/home2suites-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/towneplace.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"A three-story hotel building with yellow and red brick exterior, several windows, parked cars in front, and an American flag outside.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/towneplace.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/towneplace-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/towneplace-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"splide__pagination\"><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1176-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1176-4-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"10\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Local <strong>Hotels<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1176-4-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<h3>Fairfield Inn by Marriott<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/Vu24SCPctWo3PNhx5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">22119 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653<\/a> | <a href=\"tel:+13018630203\">(301) 863-0203<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Home2Suites by Hilton<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/hDA5FCPfnZmS4WEQ7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">46058 Valley Dr, Lexington Park, MD 20653<\/a> | <a href=\"tel:+13018661416\">(301) 866-1416<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>TownePlace Suites by Marriott<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/u7nUDbmS8CX1cemW8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">22520 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653<\/a> | <a href=\"tel:+13018631111\">(301) 863-1111<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1176-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1176-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1176-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-quote panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-quote so-widget-smcm-quote-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-quote navy\"><div><p>\"My son and I have been wanting to attend for 4 years! We wanted to enjoy the campus. It's beautiful. The previous three years he was always traveling with the cross country team, but we made it happen this year - his senior year. It was worth the wait! We had the best time reflecting upon his first campus tour when he was in high school. He showed me all the nooks and crannies and his favorite spots at SMCM. Thank you!\"<\/p><p class=\"quote-attribution\">- Anonymous 2024 Feedback<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1176-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"our\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1176-6\" ><div id=\"pgc-1176-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1176-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-slider panel-first-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-slider so-widget-smcm-slider-default-d75171398898-1176\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-slider-container\"><div class=\"splide id-6ac7caa0-185c-4d71-afbf-91086f805915 \"><button class=\"splide__toggle smcm-slider-toggle\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"splide__toggle__play\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-play\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"splide__toggle__pause\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-pause\"><\/i><\/span><\/button><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"splide__list\"><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf-cover-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Hawktoberfest logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf-cover-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf-cover-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf-cover-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-festival-pumpkin-painting.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Pumpkin painting at the James P. Muldoon River Center Waterfront Fall Festival at Hawktoberfest at SMCM\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-festival-pumpkin-painting.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-festival-pumpkin-painting-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-festival-pumpkin-painting-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-sm5k-racers.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Runners from the varsity rowing team run in the Seahawk Memorial 5K at Hawktoberfest\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-sm5k-racers.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-sm5k-racers-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-sm5k-racers-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-sgt-dancers-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Student dance troupe performs at the Seahawks&#039; Got Talent show at Hawktoberfest\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-sgt-dancers-1.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-sgt-dancers-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-sgt-dancers-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-river-cruise.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Hawktoberfest attendees enjoy a river cruise aboard the Chelsea Lane Tyler boat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-river-cruise.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-river-cruise-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-river-cruise-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-boat-racers-go.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Great Bamboo Boat racers start off from the docks\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-boat-racers-go.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-boat-racers-go-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-boat-racers-go-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/li><li class=\"splide__slide\" data-splide-interval=\"5000\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-festival-face-painting.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Face painting at the James P. Muldoon River Center Waterfront Fall Festival at Hawktoberfest at SMCM\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-festival-face-painting.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-festival-face-painting-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/08\/hf24-festival-face-painting-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><ul class=\"splide__pagination\"><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1176-6-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/st_marys_college_md\/albums\/72177720329772657\/\">Check out last year!<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1176-6-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1176-6-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"15\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"text-align: ;\">Our <strong>Campus<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1176-6-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>We invite you to take a walk along the brick path, toss a disc along our treasured frisbee golf course or find a nice spot in the shade to read a book or take a nap. Just keep an eye out for some of our resident stars, like Meatball the tabby cat, turtles, geese, squirrels and, of course, our eponymous seahawks.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/about\/community-hub\/\">Learn more at the community hub<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1176-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"hsmc\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-1176-7\" ><div id=\"pgc-1176-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1176-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-1176\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/hsmc-statehouse.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/hsmc-statehouse.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/hsmc-statehouse-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/hsmc-statehouse-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" alt=\"A brick pathway leads to the entrance of a historic brick building labeled &quot;1676 State House,&quot; surrounded by trimmed hedges and a wooden sign with the building&#039;s name and illustration, at Historic St. Mary&#039;s City, MD.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1176-7-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-1176\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/hsmc-md-dove-docked.jpg\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/hsmc-md-dove-docked.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/hsmc-md-dove-docked-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/172\/2025\/07\/hsmc-md-dove-docked-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" alt=\"A group of people walk along a wooden dock toward a historic sailing ship, The Maryland Dove, moored by a lake under a bright blue sky at Historic St. Mary&#039;s City\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1176-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1176-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"text-align: ;\">Our Neighbor, <strong>HSMC<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-1176-7-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsmcdigshistory.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Historic St. Mary\u2019s City (HSMC)<\/a> is a National Historic Landmark and one of Southern Maryland\u2019s leading tourism attractions. The outdoor living history museum commemorates the fourth permanent English settlement in North America, Maryland\u2019s first city and for sixty-one years, its colonial capital. It\u2019s the perfect place to stretch your legs\u2014and your imagination.<\/p>\n<p><em>The Maryland Dove<\/em> is a rebuilt 17th-century coastal trading vessel. Classed as a pinnace, it evokes the original <em>Dove<\/em> -- the smaller of two ships that made the voyage to Maryland in 1634. It's worth noting that <em>The Maryland Dove<\/em> is captained by none other than SMCM alumna, <a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/news\/2024\/06\/laaro-15-named-master-maryland-dove\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Angela (Wilt) Laaro '15<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>October 16-17, 2026 The most fantastic fall festival you can imagine all right here, down by the river. Join us for traditions like the Great Bamboo Boat Race and Seahawks&#8217; Got Talent Showcase. ALL our students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited, so bring your friends and family along for the ride!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":245,"featured_media":441,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"full-width-content","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1176","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/signature-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1176","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/signature-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/signature-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/signature-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/245"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/signature-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1176"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/signature-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1176\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1243,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/signature-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1176\/revisions\/1243"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/signature-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/441"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/signature-events\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1176"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}