"Of all the places these Special Olympians go, no group of volunteers is kinder, more encouraging, or makes them feel more at home than the ones at Villanova University."
— The Delaware County Times
The Special Olympics Pennsylvania Fall Festival is the annual state-wide competition for Special Olympics Pennsylvania that is hosted by Villanova University. This year's event will take place from November 4th-6th, as Villanova welcomes over 1,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities to campus. Areas of competition include bocce, long distance running/walking, powerlifting, roller skating, soccer, and volleyball. Come to the Pavilion Friday evening for the inspiring Opening Ceremonies, and be sure to visit the Quad on Saturday and Sunday, as it is transformed into Olympic Town - a street festival of entertainment for the athletes and families.
This year will mark Villanova's 23rd consecutive year of hosting the Special Olympics Pennsylvania Fall Festival, and the 33rd anniversary of Special Olympics at Villanova. The weekend costs several hundreds of thousands of dollars to produce. Your donation to Strides helps to enable us to continue offering all competition and other opportunities free of charge to the athletes and their families, which allows everyone to experience the benefits of Special Olympics that extend well beyond the playing field. Thanks for your kindness and generosity!
Fundraising is an integral part of the Fall Festival. The Villanova Special Olympics Committee takes pride in being able to not only offer a great venue for athlete competition, but also a memorable weekend of fun and camaraderie. Our Opening Ceremonies, Olympic Town, Victory Dance, and other entertainment has made Villanova's Fall Festival a favorite for athletes, volunteers, and coaches alike. However, none of these activities or competitions would be possible without the support of fans like you.
It's easy to pitch in and do your part: donate today, or register for Strides in the Fall - our annual 5k race, or check out our other fundraising events.
For more information, contact our Fundraising committee at fundraising@villanovaspo.com.
Thank you for your continued support of the Fall Festival!
