Our purpose is to reunite generations while honoring and sustaining our family ties. By embracing our history and celebrating our connection, we recommit to strengthening our familial roots and passing forward light and love to future generations of Buckners and Parkers.
Location
Charlotte, NC Metro Area; Rock Hill, SC
Date & Time
Friday, July 24, 2026
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Sunday, July 26, 2026
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Sunday, July 26, 2026
Registration Fee
Friday Night Welcome Reception- $57pp
Picnic- Family Members 13 yrs & up- $73pp
Picnic- Family Members 7-12 yrs- $63pp
Sunday Brunch- Price & Location TBD
Family Members 6 yrs & under- No charge for access to the events; T-Shirt $15
* Donations are welcome to ensure all family members, regardless of financial circumstance, can attend. Follow the "Register & Pay" link below to contribute.
* 15% discount for payments submitted before April 30, 2026 with coupon code REUNION26
Picnic- Family Members 13 yrs & up- $73pp
Picnic- Family Members 7-12 yrs- $63pp
Sunday Brunch- Price & Location TBD
Family Members 6 yrs & under- No charge for access to the events; T-Shirt $15
* Donations are welcome to ensure all family members, regardless of financial circumstance, can attend. Follow the "Register & Pay" link below to contribute.
* 15% discount for payments submitted before April 30, 2026 with coupon code REUNION26
Please complete by 6/26/26
Festivities
Friday, July 24, 2026
3pm
Hotel Check-In Begins
Hotel Check-In Begins
Cambria Hotel- Fort Mill, SC
340 Amistead Ave
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 591-9867
340 Amistead Ave
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 591-9867
6pm
Welcome Reception & Check-in
Welcome Reception & Check-in
Sparetime Entertainment- Pineville
9600 Pineville-Matthews Rd
Pineville, NC 28134
704-900-2562
9600 Pineville-Matthews Rd
Pineville, NC 28134
704-900-2562
Saturday, July 25, 2026
1pm-8pm
Family Reunion Picnic
Family Reunion Picnic
Field Day Park at Lake Wylie- Community Center
1101 Field Day Lane
Clover, SC 29710
1101 Field Day Lane
Clover, SC 29710
Sunday, July 26, 2026
10:30 am
Church Service
Church Service
Location TBD![]()
12pm
reunion Commencement Brunch
reunion Commencement Brunch
Location TBD![]()
Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at a discounted rate.
Please use the link below and reference the "Buckner/ Parker Family Reunion" when making your reservations.
Kindly reserve your room by June 26, 2026 to receive the discounted rate.
Please use the link below and reference the "Buckner/ Parker Family Reunion" when making your reservations.
Kindly reserve your room by June 26, 2026 to receive the discounted rate.
Cambria Hotel Fort Mill
340 Amistead Ave
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 591-9867
340 Amistead Ave
Fort Mill, SC 29708
(803) 591-9867
Discounted Group Rates per night stay:
Double Queen: $170 + 13% tax
King: $179 + 13% tax
Guest rooms are limited to four guests per room/ suite. Check in time is 3 p.m. Check out is 11 a.m.
Location
Field Day Park at Lake Wylie
FAQ
What is the purpose of the Buckner/ Parker Family Reunion?
Our purpose is to reunite generations while honoring and sustaining our family ties. By embracing our history and celebrating our connection, we recommit to strengthening our familial roots and passing forward light and love to future generations of Buckners and Parkers.
What is the registration deadline to attend the Buckner/ Parker Family Reunion and how is payment collected?
* Kindly register all family members and guests who will attend by June 26, 2026.
* Payments will be accepted through the "Registration" link on this website. If payment arrangements are needed, please contact the Planning Committee through the "Contact Us" link.
How should I dress for the various festivities?
All affairs for the Buckner/ Parker Family reunion will be casual:
Welcome Reception - Casual Cocktail
Family Picnic- Casual & Comfortable for the outdoors
Church- Appropriate for the House of the Lord
Family Brunch- Sunday Casual
Welcome Reception - Casual Cocktail
Family Picnic- Casual & Comfortable for the outdoors
Church- Appropriate for the House of the Lord
Family Brunch- Sunday Casual
If I want to stay at an Airbnb, what neighborhood should I search for?
Search areas located in or near Clover, SC; Rock Hill, SC; or Fort Mill, SC - all within a 30-minute drive south of Charlotte, NC’s city center.
Is parking available at the picnic venue?
* Parking is available at the Family Picnic venue, located at Field Day Park at Lake Wylie- Community Center.
* The picnic venue features indoor/outdoor access with air conditioning.
* The picnic venue features indoor/outdoor access with air conditioning.
What does the fee include?
* Bites, Beverages, & Bowling at the "Welcome Reception"
* Buckner/ Parker 2026 Family Reunion T-Shirt
* Food, Beverage, and Activities at the Buckner/ Parker Family Picnic
* Buckner/ Parker 2026 Family Reunion T-Shirt
* Food, Beverage, and Activities at the Buckner/ Parker Family Picnic
What if I would like to bring guests?
* It is preferred that guests register and pay online by June 26, 2026, in order to ensure accurate headcounts.
*If a guest is unable to register and pay prior to June 26, 2026, please notify a member of the planning committee to arrange registration and payment to ensure your guest will be admitted to the functions of the Buckner/ Parker Family Reunion.
* Events of the Buckner/Parker Family Reunion will be ticketed.
*If a guest is unable to register and pay prior to June 26, 2026, please notify a member of the planning committee to arrange registration and payment to ensure your guest will be admitted to the functions of the Buckner/ Parker Family Reunion.
* Events of the Buckner/Parker Family Reunion will be ticketed.
What if my family is in need of financial assistance?
* Contact any of the planning committee members via Messenger by clicking the profile links below.
* Assistance will be granted on a first come, first serve basis, and is contingent on donations contributed.
* Financial Assistance requests will need to be submitted prior to June 1, 2026.
* Assistance will be granted on a first come, first serve basis, and is contingent on donations contributed.
* Financial Assistance requests will need to be submitted prior to June 1, 2026.
If I am interested in contributing to, or referring a business or service to the planning of the Buckner/ Parker Family Reunion, who should I contact?
If you are interested in contributing to the planning of the Buckner/ Parker Family Reunion, click the "Contact the Planning Committee" link below.
Where can I find updated communications regarding the Buckner/ Parker Family Reunion?
Updated information can be found at the following sources:
1. This website - www.eventcreate.com/e/buckner-parker-family
2. Facebook "Buckner/ Parker Family" Group Page (Click Here to go to page)
3. Email
4. Through the family grapevine.
1. This website - www.eventcreate.com/e/buckner-parker-family
2. Facebook "Buckner/ Parker Family" Group Page (Click Here to go to page)
3. Email
4. Through the family grapevine.
Who are the members of the Buckner/ Parker Family Reunion Planning Committee? (Click profiles to send a message.)
