July 31- Aug 2, 2026
We Are One — One Faith • One Love • One Family.
The Grand Gathering for Family, Friends, and Cherished Traditions. The 54th Annual Thomas Family Reunion is heading to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, July 31 – August 2, 2026.
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Reunions & Counting Since 1973
15
Cities Visited Across the US
100
Family Members Attend Annually
200
Family Members Across the Country
SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE
FRIDAY, JULY 31ST
Family Cookout
ARRIVAL & CHECK-IN FREE TIME
9 am-4 pm | Exact Details TBD
COOKOUT + FIELD DAY
4-7 pm | Hathaway Park
Food truck (Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Chicken Wings, Fried Fish, & French Fries), Music/Games, Splash pad, Playground, Basketball court & Baseball field
HOTEL HOSPITALITY SUITE
HOTEL OUTDOOR POOL
8 pm-Until | The choice is yours! Come hang out at the hospitality suite or cool off at the pool.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1ST
Explore & Banquet
FAMILY BREAKFAST
6-10 am | Hotel Lobby for buffet breakfast
FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOP
11 am-12:30 pm | Meet in our hotel hospitality suite
EXPLORE WINSTON-SALEM
12:30-4pm | See options below
Option 1: International Black Theatre Festival
Option 2: Explore things to do in Winston-Salem
See Schedule page for full breakdown and details
BUSINESS MEETING
4-5 pm | Hotel Hospitality Room
FAMILY BANQUET
6-9 pm | Hotel Lower Level
Dinner Buffet – Family Photo – Music & Dancing
SUNDAY, AUGUST 2ND
Faith & Farewell
FAMILY BREAKFAST
6-10 am | Hotel Lobby for buffet breakfast
FAMILY WORSHIP
10-10:45 am | Hotel Hospitality Room
HOTEL CHECK-OUT
11 am | Official Hotel Checkout Time
Registration Fees
Children (0-4)
$ 0
Per Person- Venue & Event Programming
- Friday Cookout + Field Day
- Saturday Banquet
- Select Group Activities
Children (5-11)
$ 50
Per Person- Venue & Event Programming
- Friday Cookout + Field Day
- Saturday Banquet
- Select Group Activities
- 2026 Family Reunion T-shirt
- Welcome Bag
Adult (12-79)
$ 125
Per Person- Venue & Event Programming
- Friday Cookout + Field Day
- Saturday Banquet
- Select Group Activities
- 2026 Family Reunion T-shirt
- Welcome Bag
Senior (80+)
$ 0
Per Person- Venue & Event Programming
- Friday Cookout + Field Day
- Saturday Banquet
- Select Group Activities
- 2026 Family Reunion T-shirt
- Welcome Bag
Since 1973, the Thomas Family has come together each and every year to celebrate our bond at our annual reunion. From coast to coast, we’ve explored countless cities, cherished traditions, and created lasting memories along the way. No matter where we gather, one thing’s for sure—we always find a way to have a great time together!
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