Aug. 1, 2011
NORMAL, Ill. -
The seventh annual Redbird Fan Fair will take place August 20 on the Illinois State campus as patrons will have the opportunity to enjoy competitive scrimmages and carnival games. In addition, the first 500 Reggie's Kids Club members who check in at the kids club table during the Redbird Fan Fair will receive a FREE T-shirt.
Children 12 years of age and under, who aren't members of the Reggie's Kids Club sponsored by Papa John's, will also be able to sign up for a FREE membership during the Redbird Fan Fair as well. With the membership to the kids club, each member receives an official membership card; Reggie's monthly eNewsletter and mobile updates about all the kids club events; a birthday card from Reggie and give-a-ways and invitations to exclusive Reggie's Kids Club events.
The Redbird Fan Fair will be held at "The Plaza," located in between Redbird Arena and Horton Field House from 5-7 p.m. The event, which is FREE to the public, is held in conjunction with the official kick-off of the 2011 fall athletics season as both the Redbird volleyball and football teams will be holding Red/White scrimmages. The volleyball scrimmage will precede Redbird Fan Fair at 3 p.m., in Redbird Arena, and the football scrimmage will follow the festivities at 7 p.m., in Hancock Stadium.
"Redbird Fan Fair has been a huge success the past three years, with thousands of students and Redbird fans attending the day's festivities," said Illinois State Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing and Promotions Brad Ledford. "As with every year, we are looking to continue to grow this event and get our fans excited about the upcoming fall season. Fans will be able to interact with Redbird student-athletes and enjoy several games. With the Redbird volleyball and football scrimmages taking place before and after the event, this is definitely a day for Redbird fans to enjoy."
Student-athletes and coaches from Illinois State's 19 varsity sports teams will be on hand at the event, assisting in the various fair games. They will interact with the fans, and will be signing autographs on a limited basis. Food, games and climbing wall by Upper Limits will be provided.
Additional activities include free face painting by The Zoo Lady, inflatable games provided by Fun on the Run, Illinois State merchandise sold by the Alamo II and a live remote by WJBC-AM 1230.
For more information, visit GoRedbirds.com, or contact Ledford at jbledfo@ilstu.edu.
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