Appalachia Day Homecoming
Join us on October 11, 2025, at the Appalachia Day Homecoming festival!
Alice Lloyd College holds its annual Appalachia Day Homecoming celebration every second Saturday of October. Hundreds of friends and alumni gather on campus to listen to traditional mountain music and peruse booths displaying the arts and crafts of Appalachian artisans. Other events that take place during this day of fun and fellowship include the annual Alumni Association Meeting, various athletic events, children’s storytelling, an Appalachian writers’ book signing, the induction of new members into the ALC Athletic Hall of Fame, the coronation of the Homecoming Queen and Princess, and the traditional soup bean supper.
Schedule of Events
Below is a tentative schedule of what we have planned for Our Appalachia Day Homecoming, which will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The Appalachia Day Homecoming event is coordinated each year by the Office of Alumni Relations and the Office of Marketing & Communications.
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Registration and Information Center
Upon arrival to campus, stop by this area to register for door prizes and pick up a schedule of the day’s events!
*Location: ALC Meadow
ALC Bookstore Open
ALC logo imprinted sportswear, mugs, umbrellas, pens, and much more will be available for purchase.
*Location: Davis Student Center – First Floor
Food Booths
Stop by our food booths for local favorites, sweet treats, and classic festival eats.
*Location: Hermann Hall Parking Lot & Roadside
Appalachian Crafters and Authors
Visit with regional artisans and authors as they display and sell their work.
*Location: ALC Meadow & Roadside
10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Traditional Mountain Music
Roger Carter will take the Appalachia Day stage to serve as emcee for the entertainment provided by local musicians.
*Location: ALC Meadow
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Games and Crafts
Enjoy activities for all ages, from kids’ games and crafts to friendly competitions. $1 per ticket or $5 for 6 tickets. Try your hand in the cornhole contest or test your skills in the basketball shooting challenge ($5 for each game)!
*Location: Perry Campus Center Lawn
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Brunch
Adults: $5.00; Children ages 3-12: $3.00; ages 3 and under: Free
*Location: Davis Student Center – Hunger Din Dining Hall
11:00 a.m.
ALC Eagles Baseball Game vs. Alumni
You won’t want to miss this game between the current Eagles teams and returning alumni!
*Location: Fred Mullinax Athletic Field
ALC Eagles Softball Game vs. Alumni
You won’t want to miss this game between the current Lady Eagles teams and returning alumni!
*Location: Reeve Softball Field
12:00 p.m.
President’s Welcome
Dr. Jim Stepp, President of ALC, will welcome everyone to campus.
*Location: ALC Meadow
12:30 p.m.
Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest
Test your sweet tooth in this tasty challenge. The fastest contestant to finish 3 mini pies will be crowned champion! $5 entry fee.
*Location: Perry Campus Center Lawn
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
June Buchanan School 40th Anniversary Registration
*Location: CAC Lobby
1:00 p.m.
ALC Alumni Association Meeting
All ALC alumni are invited to attend this meeting, where President Stepp will share important updates about campus.
*Location: Ralph Edwards Auditorium
2:00 p.m.
ALC Alumni Reception
Visit and reminisce with fellow alumni in this historic setting!
*Location: Cushing Hall
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
June Buchanan School 40th Anniversary Lunch
*Location: CAC Lobby
3:00 p.m.
ALC Lady Eagles Blue/White Game
The Alice Lloyd College Athletic Hall of Fame Induction will take place after this game.
*Location: Perry Campus Center
June Buchanan School 40th Anniversary Celebration
*Location: CAC Auditorium
4:30 p.m.
ALC Eagles Blue/White Game
The Alice Lloyd College Homecoming Coronation will take place during half-time.
*Location: Perry Campus Center
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Traditional Soup Bean Supper
Join friends – old and new – for a delicious soup bean supper (including all the fixins’)!
Adults: $8.75; Children ages 4-12: $5.00; Ages 3 and under: Free
*Location: Hunger Din – Davis Student Center
6:00 p.m.
June Buchanan School Presents Ramona Quinby
This stage version of Beverly Cleary’s classic coming-of-age story is a delight for the whole family! Join our JBS students as they present the story of Ramona: always aggravating her older sister, Beezus; constantly getting into trouble; and sometimes “making a big, noisy fuss” when things don’t go her way. The changes Ramona faces during 3rd grade teach her that while life’s not fair, she’ll always have people to help her navigate growing up.
*Location: Campbell Arts Center
Music Schedule
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10:30 AM |
Adleigh Grace |
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11:00 AM |
Doyal and Friends |
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12:00 PM |
President’s Welcome and Voices of Appalachia |
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1:00 PM |
Tadd Huff and Friends |
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2:00 PM |
Rough Edges |
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3:00 PM |
Stillwater Band |
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4:00 PM |
Coal River Drive |
Driving to Alice Lloyd College
Alice Lloyd College is located at:
100 Purpose Road
Pippa Passes, KY 41844
Campus Map
Lodging
Need a place to stay? We have included a few potential hotel/lodge accommodations.
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
Location: Hazard, KY
Visit the beautiful mountains of eastern Kentucky at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites Hazard, Kentucky. The hotel is conveniently located off Highway 80 at 192 Corporate Drive, Hazard, Kentucky.
Phone Number: (606) 436-0102
Hampton Inn & Suites
Location: Hazard, KY
Near Highways 80 and 15, the hotel provides convenient access to downtown Hazard and is a 30-minute drive from Hindman, KY, which is near to the Alice Lloyd College campus in Pippa Passes. Free Wifi and hot breakfast included with stay.
Phone Number: (606) 439-0902
Jenny Wiley State Park’s May Lodge
Location: Prestonsburg, KY
Click here for more information.
Phone Number: (606) 889-1790
Parking
Our college occupies a small campus, so parking spaces are limited. The earlier you arrive on campus, the better! There is one-way traffic through campus, and please note that the central campus will be closed to traffic after 9 a.m. Handicap parking will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Members of our campus security will direct those needing accessible parking to the designated areas. Any of the members of our friendly staff would be happy to help you on Appalachia Day, so just look for them!
Vendor Information
As a longstanding courtesy to our crafters and authors, there is no charge for setting up a booth or table. However, you will need to provide your own tables and chairs. We encourage crafters to demonstrate the making of their crafts whenever possible. Demonstrations add to the ambiance of the day and are something visitors enjoy. If electricity is required to demonstrate your craft, you must indicate this when you fill out your online registration form. Remember to bring your own extension cord(s). In keeping with tradition, items you bring to sell must involve handwork of some type. Due to the Appalachian theme of the festival, commercially manufactured items will not be permitted.
In the past, several vendors have sold baked items along with their craft/author booths. However, to comply with state health regulations, ALL food items must be located in our designated Food Court. If electricity is required for your food booth, be sure to indicate this when you fill out your online registration form. If you are interested in having a separate booth for food, please contact the Marketing Office at 606-368-6055.
On the morning of Appalachia Day, a designated Registration Table will be available beginning at 7:30 a.m. Both ends of campus will be blocked off at 9:00 a.m., and traffic will not be permitted to travel through campus after that time. Please allow yourself adequate time to set up your booth and move your vehicle to the designated roadside parking below Campbell Arts Center before 9:00 a.m. To accommodate crafters, we will offer a shuttle from the parking lot back to the central campus. Activities and general registration will officially begin at 9:00 a.m.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Jennifer Hall at (606) 368-6055.
If you’d like to get a taste of Appalachia Day Homecoming or attended this year’s event and would like to relive the day’s activities, please view our Appalachia Day slideshow below.
Questions? Please contact:
Jennifer Hall, Director of Marketing & Communications,
Appalachia Day Chairperson
Phone: (606) 368-6055
E-mail: jenniferhall@alc.edu
Teresa Grender, Director of Alumni Relations
Phone: (606) 368-6044
E-mail: teresagrender@alc.edu