Parking
General Campus Parking
Beginning Friday of Family Weekend, all JMU parking lots are open to visitors with the exception of reserved football lots during the times indicated below. Be sure to park in general spaces not designated for special use by signage. Pay station parking is enforced 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call Parking Services at (540) 568-3300 for recommendations on parking lots close to your destination. Lot reservation for football begins at 4:00 PM on Friday and continues until the conclusion of the football game on Saturday. Any vehicles left in reserved lots after 9:00 PM on Friday may be cited and towed.
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See this site for the Football Game Shuttle Schedule
Football Game Day Parking
Find information regarding the following areas at the link below:
- Reserved Game Day Parking
- General Game Day Parking
- Student Game Day Parking
- Football Shuttle Service
- Football Post-Game Traffic Patterns
- Accessible Parking
- RV/Bus Parking
- Directions to Parking Lots
Football Parking Information »
Ticket Information
Ticket Orders
Tickets for the D-Hall Fun-Tastic Family Weekend and E-Hall Fantastic Feast are available!
Food Menus
D-Hall Fun-Tastic Family Weekend Saturday 10am-8pm
Reservations Not Required, but preferred. (Those with reservations will print off tickets $16 tax included)
$16.25 (plus tax if purchased at the door), kids 5 and under free (JMU students free with meal plan and must have their JACard at the event to deduct 1 punch)
All-you-care-to-eat dining stations include:
Fire Wok
10am – 12pm
Made to order Omelets
12pm – 4:30pm
Made to order Stir Fry – Chicken and Tofu
Orange Chicken over Steamed Rice & Steamed Edamame Dumplings
4:30pm – Close
Made to Order Stir Fry - Beef and Tofu
General Tso’s Chicken over Steamed Rice & Steamed Pork Dumplings
Homestyle
10am – 2pm
Scrambled Eggs, Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Sausage Links, and Shredded Hash Browns
Biscuits and Gravy & Oatmeal
2pm – Close
BBQ Beef Brisket, Molasses Baked Beans, Cheddar Mashed Potatoes & Jalapeno Coleslaw
Plant Forward
10am – 3pm
Vegan Tempura Cauliflower Wing Bar - Spicy Buffalo Garlic, Sweet Thai Chili, Mad Lizard Sauce
Sweet Potato Bar - Vegan Chili, Cinnamon Brown sugar, Whipped butter, Caramel Sauce, Mini Marshmallows
3pm – Close
Baked Falafel in Pita Pockets, Tzatziki Sauce & Sliced Red Onion, Tomato and Cucumber Salad
Hot Dips: Vegetarian Buffalo Dip & Vegetarian Spinach Artichoke dip
Cold Dips: Chipotle Hummus, Tabbouleh & Baba Ghanoush
True Balance
10am – 4:30pm
Rotisserie Pork Loin, Vegetables Kabobs & Confetti Rice
4:30pm – Close
Rotisserie Jerk Chicken, Roasted Plantains & Roasted Root Vegetables
Chef Spotlight
10am – Close
3 ft Sub Grinders with Turkey, Salami, Ham, Provolone, Swiss, Sweet Pepper, Tomatoes, Red Onions, Olives, Italian slaw, Grinder Sauce
Hot Buffalo Dip & Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip
South
10am – 2pm
Walking Beef Tacos
2pm – Close
Chicken Fajitas with Peppers and Onions & Cilantro Lime Rice
Hen & Harvest
10am – Close
Grilled Chicken & Homestyle Chicken Sandwiches, Chicken Tenders, Hamburgers & Hot dogs
Pizza
10am – 4:30pm
Deep Dish Supreme Pizza, Four Cheese Pizza & Pretzels with Beer Cheese Sauce
4:30pm – Close
Deep Dish Sausage, Onion, and Hot Honey, Four Cheese Pizza & Pepperoni Pizza
Soup & Salad
10am – Close
Create Your Own Salad
Southern Chili & Broccoli Cheddar Soup - Sour Cream, Cheddar Cheese, Jalapenos, Diced Onion, Fritos & Corn Bread Muffins
E-Hall Fantastic Feast Saturday 4:30-8pm
Reservations required - no walk ins. (print off tickets) Early seating 4:30-6:00pm, Late seating from 6:15-8:00pm. $28 (tax included), children (6-12 years) $17.50, 5 and under free (JMU students free with meal plan and must have their JACard at the event to deduct 1 punch)
All-you-care-to-eat dining stations include:
- Steamed Crab Legs: Served with drawn butter and fresh lemon
- Gourmet Shrimp Cocktail: Chilled Jumbo Shrimp served with classic cocktail sauce or creamy Cajun cocktail sauce
- Grilled Pear and Goat Cheese Salad: A bed of field greens topped with warm grilled pears, quinoa, acorn squash, pomegranate seeds, herbed goat cheese, pepitas, and a strawberry balsamic vinaigrette
- Butternut Squash Bisque (vegetarian): Roasted, spiced butternut squash soup topped with maple crème fraiche, and apple-ginger relish
- Smoked Beef Brisket: Hand-carved beef brisket with maple barbeque sauce, served with roasted fingerling potatoes, and fall vegetable medley
- Roasted Salmon: Dijon Herb Crusted Salmon Fillet topped with arugula gremolata served over wild rice and roasted rainbow carrots
- Artisan Charcuterie: Gourmet meats, cheeses, bread & fresh seasonal fruit, served with assorted jams, jellies, mustards
- Made to Order Pasta Bar: Customizable choice of seasonal vegetables (vegan) and chicken made fresh with choice of classic marinara sauce (vegan) or Vodka cream sauce
- Specialty Char-Grilled Burger: Ground short rib and brisket burger with sharp cheddar cheese, black pepper bacon, and house-made special sauce
- Chimichurri Chicken: Marinated chicken skewers roasted in our tandoor oven topped with chimichurri served over chorizo potato bravas, grilled sweet peppers and wild mushrooms, Argentinian white sauce
- Tofu Tikka Masala (vegan): Marinated grilled local tofu in a creamy tomato and pepper sauce served over garlic basmati rice with fried onions, served with vegan raita, mango chutney, and fresh baked naan bread
- Seasonal Fruit and Dessert: Fresh seasonal fruit display and house made gourmet desserts
If a JMU student does not have a meal plan, they must purchase the adult meal ticket.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can my family find lodging?
Area accommodations fill up quickly, so make your reservations early! See a list of hotels/motels in Harrisonburg and surrounding areas.
When should I plan to arrive and depart?
Families arrive as their work obligations and other commitments permit. The more popular events (student conferences, shows and football game) are generally scheduled for midafternoon on Friday into Saturday evening.
Do we need to register somewhere when we arrive on campus?
There is no need to formally register upon arrival. Please review individual event descriptions for registration information.
What is the refund policy for tickets?
No refunds or exchanges. For questions regarding your order, please contact the JMU Athletic Ticket Office at (540) 568-3853 or athletic-ticket@jmu.edu.
Are family members/guests invited?
Family members and/or guests are welcome at events.
What is the dress code for Family Weekend?
We recommend that you dress comfortably and in layers as temperatures throughout each day may vary. (Please note that the Fantastic Feast is casual attire.)
Where can I purchase JMU clothing and other logo items?
The JMU Bookstore.
Is tailgating allowed and if so, where?
Yes, on football game day, you may tailgate in any of the general parking lots on campus. General parking is free and available on a first come basis. Tailgating in general lots is permitted four hours prior game time. Reserved parking is available for Duke Club Members, call (540) 568-3853 for more information.
Who do I contact if I have additional questions?
For general questions, please contact the Family Engagement Office at (866) 399–8432. For Football, Fantastic Feast, or D-Hall Fun-Tastic Family Weekend ticketing questions, please contact the JMU Athletic Ticket Office at (540) 568–3853.
