NORMAL, Ill. – The 15th-annual Redbird Fan Fair will take place Saturday, Aug. 17, at Hancock Stadium, where patrons will have the opportunity to enjoy the Redbird football scrimmage, carnival games, prizes and music.
All events are open to the public and serve as the official kickoff of the 2019 fall athletics season. Free parking will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis in lots surrounding Hancock Stadium.
The Fan Fair will kick off the day's events on the concourse at Hancock Stadium at 2:30 p.m. Student-athletes and coaches from Illinois State's 19 varsity sports teams will be on hand at the Fan Fair, assisting in the various games. They will interact with the fans and will be signing autographs on a limited basis. Additional activities include inflatable games provided by Fun on the Run and a climbing wall provided by Upper Limits.
Reggie's Kids Club t-shirts will NOT be distributed at Fan Fair as in years past, but instead will be given out to RKC members prior to the Illinois State volleyball contest against Illinois on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. Admission for Redbird volleyball games is FREE for all Reggie's Kids Club members.
Also a part of this year's festivities is the annual Spirit Photo sponsored by the Dean of Students Office, in which Illinois State University students have the opportunity to take a photo on the field at Hancock Stadium with members of the Big Red Marching Machine, the ISU cheerleaders and Reggie Redbird. Students are encouraged to wear red and a limited number of free t-shirts will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The photo will be taken at 3:30 p.m., and students are encouraged to stick around for the football scrimmage which will start at 4 p.m.
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