Fall Festival Event Information

"Through Brave Exploration, Discover Your True Destination!"

Thousands of athletes, coaches, families, and friends representing all corners of Pennsylvania participated in Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s 36th Fall Festival at Villanova University, November 1-3, 2024!

The three-day competition event was hosted and organized by Villanova University students and is the largest annual student-run Special Olympics event in the world. Fall Festival brings together more than 1,200 athletes and coaches. Competition in bocce, flag football, long distance running/walking, powerlifting, soccer, and volleyball highlight the weekend. Weeks of hard work and dedication in training is rewarded as athletes are cheered on and supported during competition by more than 3,000 enthusiastic volunteers.