April 15, 2011
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., - One of the highlights of the Penn State sports calendar, Blue-White Weekend presented by AAA, gets underway Friday with the Blue-White football game as the centerpiece for numerous activities throughout the weekend, including some new events, in and around Beaver Stadium.
Kickoff is set for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday in Beaver Stadium. As in previous years, there will be no admission or game day parking fee for the Blue-White game. Stadium parking lots will open at 8:00 a.m. and stadium Gates A and B will open for fans at 12:00 p.m. The popular autograph session with football student-athletes is from 12:30-1:15 p.m. on the field.
Due to the anticipated rain on Saturday, events are subject to change. Fans attending the Blue-White Game are encouraged to leave their RVs at home this weekend due to the saturated fields that have reduced the number of available parking spaces around Beaver Stadium.
Fans attending the Blue-White Game and related activities should be aware of some changes to gameday parking to due saturated fields and the forecast for rain on Saturday, as well as other events. Traffic management staff and parkers will direct cars to the lots closest to the stadium. Fans are asked to please follow as directed to the closest available parking lot.
The overnight RV parking lot (Lots 19-20) opened Friday at 8 a.m. and the cost is $60 for the weekend (cash only).
Numerous events will be held during Blue-White Weekend to celebrate the 125th season of Penn State Football. Among the newer events are a Penn State Idol contest (finals Friday, 7:00 p.m.) and a parade on Curtin Road featuring four high school bands (Saturday, 10:45 a.m.).
A carnival, children's games, food vendors and the student entertainment stage will be open Friday from 6:00-10:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. The Wing Fest presented by WTAJ-TV is set for Friday from 6:00-9:00 p.m. the Penn State Idol finals are at 7:00 with fireworks at 9:15 p.m., following the Penn State-Purdue baseball game (6:35 p.m. start).
On Saturday, the student stage gets busy at 10:00 a.m. and Go Go Gadjet will be the final act on stage at 4:30 p.m. A second day of fireworks has been added this year, slated for 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, following the Penn State-Purdue baseball game (5:00 p.m. start).
The Second Beaver Stadium 5K Run/Family Fun Walk to benefit Special Olympics Pennsylvania is set for Sunday at 10 a.m. Last year's event raised more than $35,000. For more information on the Beaver Stadium 5K Run/Family Fun Walk go to: www.stadiumrun.org.
The Blue-White Game will air live on the Penn State Sports Network and www.GoPSUsports.com and streamed on www.BigTenNetwork.com. The contest also will air on the Big Ten Network Saturday at 9:00 p.m. with Frank Giardina and former Nittany Lion standout Michael Robinson on the call.
Fans driving on U.S. 322 from the southeast (Lewistown/Harrisburg/Philadelphia) should be aware of a construction detour in Boalsburg. Traffic heading West on U.S. 322 will be detoured onto South Atherton Street exit. Fans should follow the detour signs in Boalsburg, turning right (East) onto Route 45 and then turning left back onto U.S. 322 West to get to Beaver Stadium in the most timely manner.
In addition to the Blue-White Game presented by AAA, several Penn State teams are competing at home this weekend. Below please find a complete schedule of events:
Friday, April 15
10:00 a.m. -8:00 p.m. - Penn State All-Sports Museum
4:30 -7:00 p.m. - Penn State Football Uplifting Athletes Dunk Tank
(Proceeds benefit Kidney Cancer Association)
4:00-10:00 p.m. - Music on stage
5:00 p.m. - Women's tennis vs. Minnesota
6:00-10:00 p.m. - Carnival and food
6:00-9:00 p.m. - Wing Fest presented by WTAJ-TV
6:35 p.m. - Baseball vs. Purdue
7:00 p.m. - Penn State Idol finals
7:45 p.m. - LowJack on stage
9:15 p.m. - Fireworks
Saturday, April 16
8:00 a.m. - Parking lots open near Beaver Stadium
10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. - Carnival and food
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. - Booths with prizes
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. - Student acts on stage
10:45 a.m. - Blue-White Parade, featuring high school bands
12:00 p.m. - Beaver Stadium Gates A & B open
12:30 p.m. - Football autograph session in Beaver Stadium (ground level concourse)
12:45 p.m. - Lionettes Dance Team on stage
1:00 p.m. - Blue Band/Cheerleaders on stage
2:00 p.m. - Blue-White Game, 2:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m. - Go Go Gadjet on stage
5:00 p.m. - Baseball vs. Purdue (Live, Big Ten Network)
7:00 p.m. - Men's lacrosse vs. Towson
8:30 p.m. - Fireworks
Sunday, April 17
10:00 a.m. - Beaver Stadium 5K Run/Family Fun Walk to benefit Special Olympics Pennsylvania
10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. - Penn State All-Sports MuseumM
11:00 a.m. - Women's tennis vs. Wisconsin
1:00 p.m. - Women's lacrosse vs. Ohio State (4 p.m., Big Ten Network)
1:05 p.m. - Baseball vs. Purdue