Football Fan Fest set for Saturday in Diddle Arena

Published 5:38 pm Thursday, August 11, 2016

Western Kentucky’s annual Football Fan Fest will return to E.A. Diddle Arena from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday.

A university release described the event as “a carnival atmosphere” that will feature autographs, inflatables, face painting, balloon artists and a photo booth.

The first 500 fans in the door will receive free ice cream provided by Chaney’s Dairy Barn and free popcorn. Fans can also pick up a 2016 WKU football schedule poster.

Landshark Shredding will be on hand for a “Shred for Red” promotion where fans can bring an opposing team’s piece of apparel to shred and receive a free ticket to a home football game of their choosing.

The annual “NFL Punt, Pass and Kick” event will take place inside Houchens-Smith Stadium.

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Parking and admission are free. Fans can park in both parking garages around Diddle Arena and enter through the US Bank entrance, near the WKU ticket office.

WKU’s volleyball and soccer teams will be on hand from 2-3 p.m. to sign autographs. In the practice gyms, the volleyball team will also host a scrimmage from 3-5 p.m.