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By Michelle Hines, University Relations
FallFest is expected to draw more than 8,000 people.
Posted 9-5-08
GREENSBORO — After battling the summer heat, UNCG is ready to exhale and chill out with FallFest 2008.
This year’s festival runs Monday through Sunday, Sept. 22-28. Alumni — more than 12,000 of whom live in the Triad — and the general public are invited to the party. The weeklong celebration is expected to draw more than 8,000 people.
“We welcome students, parents, alumni, and our ever-growing community of friends to our 2008 FallFest activities,” said Linda Carter, executive director of the UNCG Alumni Association. “From concerts and festivals to sporting events, FallFest showcases the very best of UNCG, and we want everyone to come and celebrate the Spartan Spirit.”
Saturday, Sept. 27, is the date to remember — a day jam-packed with activities that will appeal to children, teens and adults. Festivities that day, all free unless otherwise specified, include:
• 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Children's Festival & Health Celebration, Spartan Village on EUC West Lawn. Join us for this exciting children's event sponsored by the School of Education and the N.C. Teaching Fellows. Enjoy more than 50 educational opportunities including games, inflatables, music, dancing, cheering, arts and crafts.
• Noon-2 p.m., Big Bang Boom Children’s Band, Spartan Village.
• Noon-6 p.m., Tate Street Festival, Tate Street.
• 1-7 p.m., Food and Beer, Spartan Village. Popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs, soda, water, pizza, hamburgers and nachos. Beer for those over 21, I.D. required. Tickets purchased at FallFest.
• 1-7 p.m., Children’s Activities, Spartan Village. Tickets purchased at FallFest.
• 1-5 p.m., Weatherspoon Art Museum Open House.
• 2:30-2:45 p.m., Dedication of Kaplan Commons, EUC lawn.
• 3-4 p.m., Parade of Chariots. Begins at Quad. Student organization floats, community group floats and more.
• 4 p.m., Sleeping Booty, Spartan Village. This 10-piece band brings a consistent, high-energy show with custom-made outfits, an explosive horn section, lush vocals and dynamic interactive choreographed showmanship.
• 7 p.m., 2008 Homecoming Game, Soccer Stadium. Pack the house as the UNCG Men’s Soccer team faces off against the Bears of Brown University. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children. For tickets, contact the Athletics Ticket Office at (336) 334-3250.
For more information, contact Allyson Larmore at (336) 256-2013 or ablarmor@uncg.edu. A full list of events is available at http://www.uncg.edu/ure/fallfest/map_biglist.html.