Our robust weekend programming offers fun activities for you to enjoy. Whether you want to watch Colby sports teams in action, celebrate award winners at the Lovejoy Convocation or C Club Awards, or enjoy the local fare from Maine food trucks, you and your friends will have plenty to do. Check back frequently as we post updates on the 2026 schedule.
The Elijah Parish Lovejoy Award, established in 1952, is awarded to journalists who continue the Lovejoy heritage of fearlessness and commitment to freedom of the press. Bill Owens, former executive producer of 60 Minutes and winner of multiple Emmy Awards, received the 2025 Lovejoy Award for Courage in Journalism from Colby College.
These are exciting times at Colby College and in Waterville! All are welcome to attend a special conversation with President David A. Greene for insights into the College’s evolving priorities and progress. Audience members will be invited to ask questions and join the conversation.
Be prepared for a thrilling Homecoming Weekend.
Yes! Registration opens in the weeks before Homecoming. Check back in the summer for Homecoming 2026 registration.
Parking is available in various areas across campus, including Roberts, Hillside, Lunder Lot, and Alumni parking.
Food will be available for purchase from a selection of food trucks on campus, as well as from the dining halls.
Several taxi services operate locally, including:
S & S Taxi (Benton) – 207-692-4700
TRI County Cab (Waterville) – 207-692-4029
Oakland Taxi (Oakland) – 207-716-1027
Jp Taxi (Benton) – 207-453-7567
Elite Taxi (Waterville) – 207-872-2221
Tailgating will take place between the Roberts and Upper Athletics Parking Lots. Please visit the Colby College Tailgating Policy for rules and regulations.
Waterville is home to 15,000 residents and boasts a downtown district that features a municipal auditorium, the Waterville Opera House; the Maine Film Center, one of America’s great independent cinemas (three screens); and many locally owned businesses. Visitors will also find a half-dozen hotels, a hospital, a multiplex movie theater, and nationally recognized businesses—Starbucks, Home Depot, and others—within city limits.
Please contact staff in the Office of Advancement Communications and Engagement at 207-859-4311 or [email protected].
Relieve previous Homecoming Weekends by checking out our photo albums.
