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ArenaBowl XX Fan Fest to provide more free entertainment than ever before

May 30, 2006 - Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release


NEW YORK - The Arena Football League invites fans, young and old, to the ArenaBowl XX Fan Fest on Saturday, June 10, from 12 - 11 p.m. PT and Sunday, June 11 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. and 3 - 5 p.m. PT at the Thomas & Mack Center. This year's event is composed of three main elements: Fan Fest, the first-ever EA Sports ArenaBowl Challenge, and the ArenaBattle Skills Challenge - and all are FREE.

Fan Fest offers a fun, relaxing family experience including inflatable football games, contests to test fans' skills and endurance, and live music. Players from both the American and National Conference Championship teams, year-end award winners, league mascots and the Aaron's AFL Dream Team dancers will be available throughout the day to meet with fans, take pictures and sign autographs. The Aaron's AFL Dream Team will also perform at various times.

If fans get hungry, they can test their eating skills in the GoldenPalace.com Eating Contest. The U.S. Army will be on hand, conducting a birthday celebration and providing performances by the U.S. Army Chorale and Drill Team. The evening festivities will feature two musical peformances, including concerts by Ashbury and the Bryan Master Band.

The first-ever EA Sports ArenaBowl Challenge will begin at noon PT. Fans from all over the nation will compete in this interactive video game tournament. Those interested in competing should sign up at www.arenabowl.com immediately. Availability is limited.

The ArenaBattle Skills Challenge, the third component of Fan Fest, will take place at the Thomas & Mack Center at 5 p.m PT. Don't miss your chance to see your favorite AFL stars compete against each other in a series of position-specific challenges.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10
TIME EVENT LOCATION
12 p.m. Fan Fest begins Thomas & Mack Center
12 p.m. EA Sports ArenaBowl Challenge begins Cox Pavilion
1 p.m. Conference Champion Autograph Session Thomas & Mack Center
3:30 p.m. Conference Champion Autograph Session Thomas & Mack Center
3:30 p.m. GoldenPalace.com Eating Competition Thomas & Mack Center
5 p.m. ArenaBattle Skills Challenge Thomas & Mack Center
7:30 p.m. Ashbury Performs Thomas & Mack Center
9:30 p.m. Bryan Master Band Performs Thomas & Mack Center

SUNDAY, JUNE 11
9 a.m. Fan Fest begins Thomas & Mack

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