Week of Welcome & Valley Ballyhoo
Week of Welcome, August 15–22, 2026
At WCU, we welcome our students back to campus for the fall semester with a week full of activities! Kicked off by New Student Convocation and Valley Ballyhoo, this fun-filled week has something for everyone! Visit WCU Engage to see all events happening across campus!
Valley Ballyhoo
Valley Ballyhoo is an annual fair occuring on the Saturday before Fall classes,
featuring student organizations, WCU Departments and Programs, and community organizations!
The 2026 event is scheduled for August 15th and registration will open on June 22nd
for student groups and WCU departments/affiliates. Community group registration will
open on July 13th.
Register Here
Register Here
Week of Welcome (WOW)
A full schedule of Week of Welcome events will be released in August!
Valley Ballyhoo Equipment Rules For Registrants
- We do not provide access to power, and we do not provide tents/canopies.
- We do not provide access to power or water.
- If you bring your own tent, you must bring your own weights. Weights must be 10 lbs on each leg. Maximum tent size is 10x10. Unweighted tents will not be allowed.
- Sales, solicitations, and games of chance of any kind are NOT permitted at the event.
- No animals are permitted as part of displays.
- Please do not move your table from its location.
- Table preferences/requests are honored when possible but are NOT guaranteed.
- Please don't block the egress of foot traffic. Standing behind your table and allowing attendees to come to you is encouraged.
- Your table must have a representative at all times.
- No amplified sound (speakers, microphones, noisemakers)
- You must ensure you do not encroach on other organizations’ table space. Organizations should refrain from soliciting beyond your approved table space.
- ALL food giveaway items MUST be prepackaged and sealed by an appropriate distributor. Self-packaged items are not permitted. [No exceptions to this rule unless permitted by Catamount Dining]
