Fall Community Day

The Bishop Backers helps to kick off the new school year each fall with its Fall Community Day celebration. The event includes free admission to the day's OWU football game.

Fall Community Day Set for Sept. 12, 2026!

Everyone is invited to a free pre-game tailgate and Ohio Wesleyan football game Sept. 12, 2026, at the Bishop Backers Fall Community Day celebration at Selby Stadium, 45 S. Henry St., Delaware.

The tailgate will begin at noon with City of Delaware police officers and firefighters and Ohio Wesleyan Public Safety officers grilling up free hot dogs and hamburgers. (Gluten-free and vegetarian options will be available.)

At 1 p.m., the Battling Bishops football team will take on the Blue Streaks of John Carroll University.

Admission is free, but attendees are invited to make donations and participate in a 50/50 raffle to support a community nonprofit organization (to be announced).

Thanks to all who volunteer, attend, and help make Fall Community Day a great Delaware tradition!