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Battle of the Piney Woods Reminder

Sept. 28, 2016
SHSU Media Contact: Julia May

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If you are in a Battle-of-the-Piney-Woods-state-of-mind this week, here are a few things you should know: 

FireFest at SHSU on Thursday (Sept. 29)

  • The North Stadium Parking Lot (Z3-14) at Bowers Stadium will close at 3 p.m. on Thursday for set up. (See flyer)
  • This year’s FireFest activities will take place at 8 p.m. on the west-side stands (home side) at Bowers Stadium. There will be free T-shirts and food for students.  

If you are going to the 3 p.m. game on Saturday at NRG Stadium in Houston, keep these things in mind:

  • Parking lots open at 11 a.m.
  • Parking is $15 (cash); parking is in the Blue Lots
  • The official University Tailgate is in Blue Lot 18 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • No tailgating after the game
  • The Bearkat football team will proceed through the "Spirit Walk" at 12:50 p.m.
  • Gates to the stadium open at 1:30 p.m.
  • Hot dogs will be sold in the stadium for $1
  • Sam merchandise will be available on the Concourse at Sections 104 and 109
  • The NFL “Clear Bag Policy” applies to this game (Details.)

Additional information is available in the Lone Star Sports & Entertainment Battle of the Piney Woods Fan Guide.  For ticket information, go to gobearkats.com.

See you at the game! 

EAT ‘EM UP, KATS!

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