BBN United Fan Fest Presented by Kroger will take over the Central Bank Center Exhibition Halls on Saturday, Oct. 11, from Noon to 4:30 p.m. ET — just ahead of Big Blue Madness in Rupp Arena.
Admission is free and open to the public, though a capacity of 3,500 is limited and subject to safety regulations. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy a full afternoon of activities, entertainment, and exclusive celebrations of all things Kentucky Basketball. The clear bag policy will be in place.
Parking is available on High Street and will open at 10 a.m. ET.
Fan Fest Highlights:
Main Stage Appearances:
12:30–1 p.m. – Coach Mark Pope on stage
1:15–1:45 p.m. – Coach Kenny Brooks on stage
1:45 p.m. – Women’s Basketball Team introduced
2–2:45 p.m. – Women’s Basketball Team Autograph Session
2:45 p.m. – Men’s Basketball Team introduced
3 –4 p.m. – Men’s Basketball Team Autograph Session
Interactive Experiences:
- Championship trophies on display
- Kentucky Men’s and Women’s Basketball equipment collections
- Inflatables and free face painting, tattoos, balloon artists, and more
- Live DJ and main stage programming
Vendor & Partner Activations:
- Retailers: UK Team Shop, Kentucky Branded, Calypso, Artsman
- Food & Beverage: Chick-fil-A, City BBQ, Taylor Belle’s, Hunt Bros. Pizza, Rupp Arena Concessions Providers, Coca-Cola Slushy Truck
- Partners: Kroger, Central Bank, UK Healthcare, VisitLEX, UK E-Sports Lounge, Tapster and more
- Special Appearances: Stay tuned for appearances from artists like Billy Hobbs from True Blue Customs and Aaron Kizer as well as UK legends throughout the afternoon
Whether a lifelong fan or new to the Big Blue Nation, Fan Fest is BBN’s all-access pass to the passion, pride, and pageantry of Kentucky Basketball.
