AAMU Fan Day Set for Saturday, August 17, at 3 p.m.

NORMAL, Alabama -- The 2013 Alabama A&M Fan Day is set for Saturday, August 17, at 3:00 p.m. in the Louis Crews Stadium.

Fans will be able to meet and greet with all their favorite Bulldog student-athletes with activities and fun for the entire family.  There will be free food, sponsored by BoJangles, kid stations with activities and contests and prizes for adults.  The Greeks will be out in full force so wear your paraphernalia.

Performing at the annual event will be the Bulldog Band, cheerleaders as well as alumni events.

Fan Day is an annual celebration at the start of the Alabama A&M athletics season and features student-athletes from all 15 varsity sports and their coaches mingling and socializing with Bulldog fans.

Fans can tailgate all day while the event will culminate with a football scrimmage at 6 p.m. in Louis Crews stadium.

"Alabama A&M University and the Athletics Department Welcomes Fans to AAMU for Fan Day 2013," Director of Athletics Bryan Hicks said.  "Fan Day is a meet and greet for fans, family and athletes."

Tickets for the season opener versus Tuskegee are available for purchase by calling the Maroon & White ticket office at 256-372-4700 or visiting AAMUTIX.COM.

Come get your first look at the 2013 teams. Admission to fan day is free.

The complete itinerary of Fan Day is listed below:

** Tailgating-Anytime! ***

-Fan Day Starts: 3pm-

BoJangles' Food Give Away!

Meet & Greet Athletic Teams/Coaches (Autographs/ Pictures)

Games and Contests

Giveaways and Prizes

Kids Stations (face painting, bounce pit)

4:15 Band Performance

4:20 Introduction of Football Team

4:30 Greek Stroll Off

4:45 Band Performance

4:55 Cheerleaders Perform

5:05 Contests on Field

5:15 Bryan Hicks Welcomes

5:30 Baby Bulldogs/Junior Dancers

5:40 Football Warm-Up

6:00 Scrimmage

***Activities will continue in the stadium until 6pm!

COURTESY ALABAMA A&M UNIVERSITY SPORTS INFORMATION