2024 Homecoming
and Family Weekend
Alumni-Owned Small Businesses

Affinity Confections (Joe Green, FOX '12) is a contemporary baking company that creates seasonally inspired desserts and pastries. You can find them at the Fox tent at Tailgate Village.

Alpha & Omega Working Dogs offer training and therapy services. Although the owners are not Owls, some of the handlers are. They will be coming to Homecoming & Family Weekend with a team of therapy dogs.

The Balloon Girls Philly (Shannon Milligan, FOX '23) specializes in large-scale balloon art to decorate any event. You can find her balloons all around Tailgate Village.

Bare Hand Love Cuisine (Rian Wallace, STH '11) is a hospitality catering company that shares Rian's love and passion for food through pop-up kitchens, parties and events. You can find them at the STHM tent during Tailgate Village.

Read more about Rian Wallace's journey with Bare Hand Love Cuisine right here.

Catering By Mario's (John Incollingo, EDU '89) has been providing the finest in social and corporate catering at affordable pricing for over 20 years, for Philly, Bucks County, and Montgomery County, PA. You can find them at the Temple Fan Tailgate.

Chilly Banana (Kevin Kramer, KLN ’15 and Courtney Harding, CLA ’13) is a Philadelphia-based mobile food cart serving banana whips and other tasty fruit-based treats! You can find them at the Temple Fan Tailgate.

City Food Tours (Matt Schillizzi, BYR '13, EDU '15) allows you to learn about Philadelphia's history while you indulge in some of the best food Philly has to offer. Register for their special events right here.

Conshohocken Italian Bakery (Tina Gambone, FOX '92) has been baking fresh italian breads, rolls, buns, and tomato pie varieties for the greater Philadelphia area and suburbs since March 13, 1973. You can find them at the Temple Fan Tailgate.

Dan Barends Photography (Dan Barends, KLN '17) is a local Philadelphia Wedding, Portrait & Headshot, and Event Photography business focused on creating great experiences for clients

Forest & Main Brewing Company (Daniel Edicott, TYL '05) opened in Ambler in 2012 and has two Ambler locations (a brewery/taproom and a larger pub) with increased capacity and a stellar reputation. You can find them at the Crafts & Drafts Happy Hour.

Fun Fieldz (Jonathan Retano, FOX '02) is a unique way to bring kids, adults, family and friends together to play. Whichever sport you choose, Fun Fieldz will find a way to have everyone participate and build lasting memories. You can find them at the Fox tent at Tailgate Village.

InstaGlamour (Derrick Seawright, FOX '03) is a photo booth rental for your wedding party and special events, using professional quality camera, lighting and printing technologies. You can find their booth at the Temple Fan Tailgate.

Legacy Everlasting Photo Booths (Koretta McGhee, FOX '18) are a family owned photo and video booth rental company. You can find them at the CPH tent during Tailgate Village.

Showmaker Productions (Carli Showmaker, KLN '19) combines the authentic story behind your franchise brand with captivating visuals to produce bulk short-form video content to be incorporated into your franchise marketing strategy.

Synergetic (Jason Weldon, KLN '04) offers outstanding audience experiences through audio, video, and lighting.

Rectified Spirits (Michael McCloskey, FOX '96) is the distributor of Fishtown Iced Tea, which features Vodka, Rum, Tequila, and Triple Sec with Natural Tea and Lemon Flavors. You can find them at the Fox tent during Tailgate Village.

Victory Brewing Company (Bill Covaleski, TYL '85) has now opened locations across Chester County in Parkesburg and Kennett Square, and now Philly! You can find them at the Crafts & Drafts Happy Hour.

Whimsicle (Tonae Simon, CST '07) is a gourmet fruit pop business dedicated to produce refreshing, unique, and most importantly, delicious products.