World's Largest Hawkeye Tradeshow & Tailgate Party

So you think you have “seen it all” when it comes to Hawkeye paraphernalia? Think again… As a Hawkeye fan, you will find yourself literally in “Hawkeye Heaven” when you enter the 30,000 square foot convention center tradeshow floor where the only exhibitors are officially licensed University of Iowa vendors or retailers specializing in selling Hawkeye products. Under one roof you can browse the tradeshow floor loaded with every imaginable Hawkeye product while mingling with Hawkeye luminaries past and present. See the newest products, shop your favorite Hawkeye retailers, and enjoy the day with countless Hawkeyes as you experience this one of a kind event.

Schedule of Tradeshow Activities 11 AM - 7 PM

All Day Activities

• Special Guest Appearances
  • Dan Gable, Legendary Iowa Wrestling Coach (11 AM – 1 PM)
  • Bill Colbert, Creator, Tigerhawk (11 AM – 1 PM and 3 PM – 5 PM)
• Meet University of Iowa Hawkeye Student-Athletes and Coaches
  Get autographs and mingle with some of your favorite current Hawkeye student-athletes.
• Meet the 2009 University of Iowa Hall of Fame Inductees
  3 – 5 PM at the UI Athletics Hall of Fame/Varsity Club booth
  Heritage Era - Athletes
  
  • Fred Becker (Hawkeye Football)
  • Cap Hermann (Hawkeye Fencing)
  Modern Era - Athletes
  
  • Deb Bilbao (Hawkeye Softball)
  • Duane Goldman (Hawkeye Wrestling)
  • Jay Thornton (Hawkeye Gymnastics)
  Coach
  
  • Glenn Patton (Hawkeye Swimming)
• Meet Hayden Fry era football players
  
  • Mike Dolezal, Matt Hughes and Vernon Rollins (11 AM – NOON)
  • Tim Dwight and Rob Thein (NOON – 1 PM)
  • John Derby, Mike Saunders and Lew Montgomery (1 PM – 2PM)
  • Randy Reiners and Eric Thigpen (2 PM – 3 PM)
  • Joe Mott, Jeff Koeppel and Hap Peterson (3 PM – 4 PM)
  • Aaron Granquist, Paul Postler and Sam Palladino (4 PM – 5:30 PM)
  • Tom Schroeder (6:15 PM – 7 PM)
• Celebrate UI Homecoming with face painting, buttons, and more!
• Iowa Children’s Museum Small Fry Activity Area
• Goalsetter Basketball Free Throw Contest
• Best Buy "Green Grass & High Tides" Rock Band Challenge
• Ongoing radio remotes and interviews
• FRY Fest “Hayden” Exhibits
  Johnson County Historical Society, UI Athletics Hall of Fame, and Iowa City Press Citizen
  Did you name your child Hayden after The Legend? Was your pet's name chosen because of your love for Hawkeye Football? For possible inclusion in two FRY Fest exhibits, click here to submit your Hayden photo and story! All photos and stories must be submitted by August 1st.
• HerkyPhoto.com Booth
  Bring the family and your digital camera!
• I-Club Booth
• FRY Fest Classic Car Show & Shine (9 AM – 3 PM)
  Free registration - Limited Space. Register your classic car today!
• Door Prizes
• Much more! (to be updated as event date approaches)

Special Activities

• 1:30 PM Hawkeye Broadcasters Panel
  

  Current and former broadcasters from the Hayden Fry-era will reminisce and share stories, with Hayden, about their favorite Hayden Fry moments and games!

• 3:30 PM Hayden Fry Contests sponsored by & .
  • Hayden Fry Look-A-Like Contest
  • Hayden Fry Sound-A-Like/Impressions Contests
  
  
• 5:00 PM Hayden Fry Namesake Photo Op
  

  Did you name your child Hayden after The Legend? Was your pet's name chosen because of your love for Hawkeye Football? All children, adults, and animals named Hayden are asked to join us for a group photo. Stop by the Registration Table at the World’s Largest Hawkeye Tradeshow before 3:30 PM to receive details on time and location for this photo op. Share photos and stories of your Hayden with us for possible inclusion in two FRY Fest exhibits at the University of Iowa Athletics Hall of Fame and the Johnson County Historical Society. Click here to submit your Hayden photo!

• 5:30 PM - 6:15 PM Hawkeye Pep Rally (corner of 9th street and Quarry Road)
  

  Sponsored by

  Join thousands of exciting Hawkeye fans as we prepare for the 2009 Iowa Football Season! Hawkeye cheerleaders, the UI Marching Band and Hayden himself will excite the crowd as we salute the Hawkeyes. Bring the entire family and enjoy great entertainment including the Flying Hayden’s, a skydiving tribute to the legendary Hayden Fry.

  In recognition of Hayden Fry’s 143 victories, 143 Harley-Davidsons will ride down E. 9th Street to kick-off the Hawkeye Pep Rally. To register as one of the 143 Harleys, please contact Danny at Bravo Sports Marketing at 319-626-8286 or email sales@bravosportsmarketing.com. Go Hawks!