Choctaw Fanfare 2019 Set for August 24
Call it a giant block party for the entire Mississippi College family. That’s what the 2019 Choctaw Fanfare promises to be for ±«Óătvsupporters.
It’s not too early to circle the August 24 date on calendars and attend the event getting the university’s 194th academic year off to a terrific start. The activity is booked at the parking lots nearby the Robinson-Hale football stadium. Tickets are now on sale. The ±«ÓătvAlumni Association serves as the program’s sponsor.
The action for the annual extravaganza of food, fun, and the focus on Choctaws Fall sports teams will begin at 5 p.m. that Saturday.
Ticket prices are $15 for adults and $10 for children between the ages of 5 and 12 years old.
The price includes a tailgate-style meal, a Choctaws T-shirt and an ±«Óătvswag item.
Expect to be entertained with games and music. There will be kiddie inflatables and a few surprises in store for guests that evening.
On hand will be a nice mix of Mississippi College students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni and university friends. Look for President Blake Thompson to make the rounds greeting hundreds of visitors.
Last year, a photo booth proved to be a big hit. ±«Óătvsports personality Tom A. Hawk also won over fans at the 2018 Choctaw Fanfare.
An ±«Óătvfootball scrimmage at Robinson-Hale Stadium will add excitement to the evening’s activities. It’s a sneak preview of the upcoming gridiron season.
Led by head coach John Bland, the Blue & Gold will open the 2019 season with a road date against the Alcorn State University Braves on September 7 in Lorman. Kickoff is at 6 p.m. ±«Óătvreturns home to Clinton to face Albany State University of Georgia on September 14. The kickoff is 7 p.m.
Athletic Director Mike Jones is sold on the merits of Choctaw Fanfare "This event has gotten better each and every year," he said. "It’s a great way to get things started."
There will be a Plan B should it rain at the 2019 Choctaw Fanfare. Activities would begin indoors at the A.E. Wood Coliseum.
August 24 also coincides with Move-In Day Day for hundreds of Mississippi College freshmen. Thanks to a helping hand from upper class students, the newcomers will get situated in a variety of campus residence halls starting 8 a.m. that Saturday morning.
For more details on Choctaw Fanfare, contact Lori Bobo, assistant director of Alumni Affairs at 601-925-3252 or lbobo@mc.edu
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