Hall of Fame time is right around the corner. Events will begin at the end of July and run through the month of August. All the festivities during those months are listed below:
BALLOON CLASSIC
INVITATIONAL/
JACKSON-BELDEN FOOD
FEST & FIREWORKS
Friday, July 31, 4 - 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 6 a.m. and 4 - 11:30 p.m. | Sunday, Aug. 2, 6 a.m., Kent State University Stark Campus
Free Event
More than 70 giant hot air balloons take flight to the delight of approximately 130,000 spectators who can also enjoy dozens of food vendors, live music, children's activities, an illuminating Balloon Night Glow, and spectacular fireworks display.
COMMUNITY PARADE
Sunday, Aug. 2, 2:30 p.m. Downtown Canton
A wide array of community youth groups, marching bands, antique vehicles, specialty units and a giant helium balloon participate in this true community parade held in the heart of the revitalized downtown.
RIBS BURNOFF
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Aug. 5-7, 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. daily,
Stark County Fairgrounds
Free event, but for evening concert tickets call 330-458-2088
More than 135,000 people enjoy ribs from local and national vendors, plus a variety of specialty foods, and concerts each evening by national recording artists. Families can also enjoy interactive inflatables in the Fantasy Football Zone, a master sand sculptor, face painting, and many other fun activities.
FIRST PLAY 2009
Thursday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m., Downtown Canton
Free Event: For more information, e-mail EducationalPrograms@Profootballhof.com
Nearly 2,000 enthusiastic youngsters take part in this ceremonial "kickoff" to a weekend of football. An official NFL football is passed through the three-mile child-link chain from the site in downtown Canton, where the NFL was founded in 1920, to the front steps of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
FASHION SHOW LUNCHEON
Friday, Aug. 7, Noon, Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center
Tickets available: 330-458-2048
This fabulous luncheon and runway show is arguably the largest and finest fashion show in Ohio! State-of-the-art sound, lighting, and video combine to showcase 35 professional models featuring the season's hottest male and female fashions in a high energy production.
TIMKEN GRAND PARADE
Saturday, Aug. 8, 8 a.m., Downtown Canton
Reserved chair or bleacher seats available: 330-458-2048
This nationally televised event showcases the current Class of Enshrinees and a large contingent of returning Hall of Famers, along with giant helium balloons, fabulous floats, marching bands, antique vehicles, and specialty units - all enjoyed by nearly 200,000 spectators along the 2.2-mile route.
ENSHRINEMENT
CELEBRATION FAN PARTY
Saturday, Aug. 8, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Fan Packages: 888-310-4255 - Order tickets now.
Join fans across the country at the pre-enshrinement fan party celebrating the 2009 Class of Enshrinees: Bob Hayes, Randall McDaniel, Bruce Smith, Derrick Thomas, Ralph Wilson, Jr. and Rod Woodson. This large-scale private party takes place on the Hall of Fame grounds before the Enshrinement Ceremony. Enjoy all inclusive beer, soft drinks, and lip-smacking barbeque. Dance and celebrate the big event with a live DJ. Plus talk to show hosts Sam Bourquin and Dave Scheetz from Stark Sports Live, NewsTalk 1480 WHBC in Canton. Rally for your favorite Enshrinee with a complimentary Class of 2009 rally towel.
CLASS OF 2009
ENSHRINEMENT
Saturday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m., Fawcett Stadium
Fan Packages: 888-310-4255 - Order tickets now
The center of the entire celebration is the emotional enshrinement ceremony where the newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame - Bob Hayes, Randall McDaniel, Bruce Smith, Derrick Thomas, Ralph Wilson, Jr. Rod Woodson - take their rightful place among football's greatest players, coaches and contributors enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
CONCERT AND FIREWORKS
Saturday, Aug. 8, 6 p.m., Downtown Canton
Free Event
Food, fun and fireworks can all be found in downtown Canton during this family event beginning with a rousing military band concert, face painting for the kids and delectable treats. This event concludes with an extraordinary fireworks display choreographed to music.
FAN APPRECIATION
TAILGATE PARTY
Sunday, August 9, 5-7 p.m.
Fan Packages: 888-310-4255 - Order tickets now
Get the party started at the Pro Football Hall of Fame for this year's pre-season game between the Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans. Tailgate in style on Hall of Fame grounds and enjoy all inclusive beer, soft drinks and traditional tailgate party food. Get pumped up for the big game with a DJ spinning jock jams and party music. Plus meet Canton's NewsTalk 1480 WHBC's Stark Sports Live hosts, Sam Bourquin and Dave Scheetz. Show your team spirit at the game with a complimentary Hall of Fame Fan Appreciation Tailgate Party commemorative visor.
HALL OF FAME GAME
Sunday, Aug. 9, 8 p.m., Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium
Fan Packages: 888-310-4255 - Order tickets now.
Don't miss the Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans as they kick off the 2009 NFL preseason in the Hall of Fame Game. The matchup marks a celebration of the American Football League's 50th Anniversary Season with both teams playing in throwback uniforms including the Titans wearing a 1960s styled Houston Oilers uniform.
Visit us online at http://www.the-press-news.com for a full schedule.
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