Haven't seen any advertising for Fan Fest. Is it this weekend? GO APPS!

Saturday, 8/13 @ KBS - 5PM early entry for Junior Mountaineer Kids Club, 6PM - 7PM general public


2016 Fan Fest is scheduled for Saturday, August 13.
Courtesy: Appalachian State Athletics
Fan Fest Scheduled for August 13
Courtesy: Appalachian State Sports Information
Release: Wednesday 07/27/2016 (ET)







BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University football’s annual Fan Fest is set for Saturday, Aug. 13 at Kidd Brewer Stadium. We are excited to announce this year’s edition of Fan Fest will be slightly different than in years past. The changing format will be more interactive for children to participate and interact in limited instruction with student-athletes from the football team and fall olympic sports teams.
Fan Fest begins at 5:30 p.m. with an EXCLUSIVE half-hour window for members of the Junior Mountaineer Kids Club and their parents to get autographs with their favorite Appalachian State football student-athletes and coaches before the gates open for the general public.
The gates open for the general public at 6 p.m. and student-athletes and coaches will be available for autographs until 7 p.m.
The Junior Mountaineer Kids Club is the official club for App State fans in eighth grade or younger. In addition to the exclusive early admission to Fan Fest, Junior Mountaineer Kids Club members also receive:
• membership pack with a FREE Junior Mountaineer Kids Club t-shirt, official membership credential and special gift
• FREE admission to Sept. 10 football home opener versus Old Dominion and exclusive tailgate!
• FREE admission to ALL other Appalachian State home athletic events, including men’s and women’s basketball and baseball
• And so much more!
Annual membership for the Junior Mountaineer Kids Club costs just $35 per child - additional JMKC members in the same family are $30. Pre-registrations will be taken until Wednesday, August 10 at 5 p.m. All JMKC members will be able to pick up their membership packet the day of Fan Fest and will be able to register for JMKC on site.
To pre-register, mail the registration form to:
Junior Mountaineer Kids Club
425 Jack Branch Drive
Boone, NC 28608
OR
You can register by calling assistant director of fan engagement and promotions Shae Welsey at (828) 262-2548 or by email at wesleysm@appstate.edu.
2016 APPALACHIAN STATE FOOTBALL FAN FEST
Saturday, August 13 • Kidd Brewer Stadium
5 p.m. — On-site registration for Junior Mountaineer Kids Club
5:30-6 p.m. — Exclusive autograph with Appalachian State football student-athletes and coaches for JMKC members only
6-7 p.m. — Gates open for the general public
Note: In an effort to allow as many fans as possible to collect autographs, student-athletes and coaches will be limited to signing one item per fan.

I haven't been to a Fan Fest is a few years but will be in Boone this weekend...is there a practice/scrimmage that you can watch prior to the photo opp? Just trying to see if there will be fun for die-hards too.

JGthatsme86 wrote:I haven't been to a Fan Fest is a few years but will be in Boone this weekend...is there a practice/scrimmage that you can watch prior to the photo opp? Just trying to see if there will be fun for die-hards too.

No open practice e or scrimmage. Just the advertised events.

Have tried to find some information on Fan Fest but have not been successful. All I have seen is it is from 6:00 - 7:00 and basically all it is the opportunity to meet athletes and get pictures/autographs. Is that it?

JGthatsme86 wrote:I haven't been to a Fan Fest is a few years but will be in Boone this weekend...is there a practice/scrimmage that you can watch prior to the photo opp? Just trying to see if there will be fun for die-hards too.

They are going to have bounce houses. That and Pokemon Go are right up your alley.

I understand not having the scrimmage anymore. Last thing we need is another potential injury on the O-Line. However, I do miss how it allowed students specifically incoming Freshmen and their families to see some of the traditions and to hear the band play.

Although, any reason to make a trip to Boone is a good reason.

I think they should do a Student Appreciation Day on the 20th . Have students meet the players in a casual setting (no autograph lines or tables), talk selfies, hit the pads, try on pads and jerseys, take more selfies, do some drills and not only with the football team, but all fall sports teams.

Have the band out there and fire everyone up at the end with a special pre-performance. Everyone wins.

T-Dog wrote:I think they should do a Student Appreciation Day on the 20th . Have students meet the players in a casual setting (no autograph lines or tables), talk selfies, hit the pads, try on pads and jerseys, take more selfies, do some drills and not only with the football team, but all fall sports teams.

Have the band out there and fire everyone up at the end with a special pre-performance. Everyone wins.

This

Are we to park in the stadium lot for fanfest?

There is a scrimmage today, just not for FF

Was not able to attend Fan Fest this year. Anyone go? Any updates?

Tyson was with the O-Line autograph table. I asked if it was official. Said he's still working both sides.

We went and had a good time. One thing we noticed is the difference in size over years past. We are clearly getting bigger at every position. Recruiting and Iron Mike getting it done. GO APPS!

Funny....I notice my size is getting bigger every year.

Rekdiver wrote:Funny....I notice my size is getting bigger every year.

You are right, and they are faster too.

I had a great time at Fan Fest. The players were very approachable and polite. I was also pleased to meet the teams that play sports in the fall. The addition of the ladies field hockey team to the MAC was a major announcement.