Memphis Express Partners with Southern Hot Wing Festival April 13
Published on January 28, 2019 under Alliance of American Football (AAF)
Memphis Express News Release
Memphis, Tenn. - Prior to the final regular-season Memphis Express home game, the 17th Annual Southern Hot Wing Festival & Contest will be held at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium's Tiger Lane from 11 am to 7 pm on Saturday, April 13.
The Memphis Express host the Atlanta Legends at 7 pm on the same site as the festival. According to the Food Network, the Southern Hot Wing Festival is arguably the second-largest wing festival in North America, trailing only Buffalo.
Proceeds from the hot wing festival and Express game tickets will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Memphis.
"The Southern Hot Wing Festival is elated to team up with the Memphis Express to create a mega event featuring professional football and world class wings at a single venue," said Paul Gagliano, Southern Hot Wing Festival Chairman & Founder. "This relationship will serve to enhance our mission to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Memphis and the Express is 100% on board."
"Both organizations have agreed to sell a 'combo' ticket allowing attendees entrance to both events and each combo ticket sold will increase our contribution to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Memphis. It will be a fantastic day for kids and grownups alike to experience great wings and professional football wrapped in one big event."
Fans can purchase a combo ticket including both the festival and Express game are available HERE for $30 in advance, or $35 on the day of the event. Tickets for the football game start at $20. Tickets for the hot wing festival are available HERE cost $17 in advance or $25 on the day of the event. All tickets include a $1 facility fee.
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