Charlotte 49ers to hold Fan Fest

Fan Fest, a family-friendly event to kick off the Charlotte 49ers 2019 season, will be from 4 to 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17, in Halton Arena.

Student-athletes from the 49ers’ fall sports teams (cross country, football, men’s soccer, women’s soccer and volleyball) will be on hand to sign autographs. In addition, fans can meet 49ers’ coaches and staff members, and this will be the first chance for fans to get their 2019 schedule posters.

Activities will include a Kids’ Fun Zone complete with inflatables, face painting, balloon artist and a Tap Snap digital photo booth.

Barnes & Noble Bookstore will sell apparel, and “730 The Game” will broadcast live.

In addition, the Athletics Department will have a surplus apparel sale. Football season ticket holders will be able to attend this sale at 3:30 p.m.