A full schedule of activities and great weather helped make Family Weekend a memorable couple of days for UF students and their families.



Families began arriving on campus Friday, Sept. 28, for Family Weekend, starting off the day by attending classes with their students.

Also on Friday, more than 40 family members took a tour of the city of Findlay and more than 400 people ended the evening at the western equestrian farm with a bonfire, hayrides and door prizes.

A UF student and her family relax at the bonfire. Photo credit: sophomore Mike Blinn	Maria Putrino, Mary Gannon and Taylor Krukenberg smile for a photo during the bonfire. Photo credit: sophomore Mike Blinn

Students and their families enjoyed breakfast together on Saturday morning before attending the “A Day in the Life of a Student” panel. Approximately 75 family members asked questions of and listened to comments from UF students, faculty, staff and administrators.

The Family Equestrian Festival and Mini-Jumping Prix, held at the English equestrian farm, drew a crowd of more than 600 on Saturday afternoon. Families were invited to a picnic while watching dressage and reining horse performances, as well as a performance by the western and English drill teams.

The $1,500 mini-jumping prix featured several UF alumni. In addition to the equestrian festivities, there also was a dog agility demonstration, face painting, a clown and pony rides for children.

Frisky the clown makes a balloon animal for a young visitor. Photo credit: sophomore Mike Blinn	Danielle Cirelli and Kate Marsi and their horses take a break between events. Photo credit: sophomore Mike Blinn
Crystal Green and her horse, Amerikiss, effortlessly clear a fence. Photo credit: sophomore Mike Blinn	Families relax on a hayride during the Family Equestrian Festival. Photo credit: sophomore Mike Blinn

On Saturday evening, Michael Anthony, live hypnotist, wowed the audience with his hypnotic performance.

A group of students is hypnotized by Mark Anthony. Photo credit: sophomore Mike Blinn

Family Weekend is organized by the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, 1-800-472-9502, ext. 4516, or 419-434-4516. You may also visit the office online at www.findlay.edu, KEYWORD: alumni.