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.
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




