BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//6.6.4.4//EN TZID:America/Kentucky/Louisville X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Kentucky/Louisville BEGIN:VEVENT UID:27337@lexfun4kids.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20251011T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20251011T163000 DTSTAMP:20251010T232556Z URL:https://lexfun4kids.com/events/bbn-united-fan-fest/ SUMMARY:BBN United Fan Fest DESCRIPTION:BBN United Fan Fest Presented by Kroger will take over the Cent ral Bank Center Exhibition Halls on Saturday\, Oct. 11\, from Noon to 4:30 p.m. ET — just ahead of Big Blue Madness in Rupp Arena.\n\nAdmission is free and open to the public\, though capacity is limited and subject to s afety regulations. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy a full aft ernoon of activities\, entertainment\, and exclusive celebrations of all t hings Kentucky Basketball. The clear bag policy will be in place.\n\nPar king is available on High Street and will open at 10 a.m. ET.\n\nSpecial v isitors from the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP – formerly “Be t he Match”) will be on site.\n\n“I’m so excited about Big Blue Madnes s this year\,” Kentucky Men’s Basketball Head Coach Mark Pope said. “As always\, we’re introducing something new: BBN United Fan Fest. It ’s a chance for our players and fans to connect in a way that makes Kent ucky Basketball so special. I’ll be there\, our team will be there\, and I can’t wait to engage with the Big Blue Nation.\n\n“We’re also hon ored to welcome special guests from NMDP\, an organization whose work the Pope family hold near and dear to our hearts. Their life-saving work has m ade a real impact\, and we’ve seen young people step up and become match es at previous stops. It’s going to be a powerful day.”\n\n2025-26 sea son schedule posters for both the men’s and women’s teams will be dist ributed for free and can be utilized for autograph signing opportunities.\ n\nBBN United Fast Pass \nBBN United members who check in at the BBN Unit ed table can receive priority lane access for expedited experiences.\n\nF ans not already members of BBN United can sign up today at BBNUnited.com  or at the BBN United Table in Central Bank Center\n\nFounding BBN United members directly support the future of UK Athletics and contribute to opp ortunities for Wildcat athletes. Members gain access to official gear deli vered straight to their doors\, early access to tickets for select events\ , are entered into monthly sweepstakes\, are invited to experiences and ev ents\, access exclusive content\, and get to meet and greet players and st aff in person\, online and more.\n\nFan Fest Highlights: \nMain Stage App earances: \n12:30–1 p.m. – Coach Mark Pope on stage\n1:15–1:45 p.m. – Coach Kenny Brooks on stage\n1:45 p.m. – Women’s Basketball Team introduced\n2–2:45 p.m. – Women’s Basketball Team Autograph Session\ n2:45 p.m. – Men’s Basketball Team introduced\n3 –4 p.m. – Men’s Basketball Team Autograph Session\n\nInteractive Experiences: \n\n Cham pionship trophies on display\n\n\n Kentucky Men’s and Women’s Basketb all equipment collections\n\n\n Inflatables and free face painting\, tatt oos\, balloon artists\, and more\n\n\n Live DJ and main stage programming \n\n\n And more!\n\nVendor &\; Partner Activations: \n\n Retailers: UK Team Shop\, Kentucky Branded\, Calypso\, Artsman\n\n\n Food &\; Bev erage: Chick-fil-A\, City BBQ\, Taylor Belle’s\, Hunt Bros. Pizza\, Rupp Arena Concessions Providers\, Coca-Cola Slushy Truck\n\n\n Partners: Kro ger\, Central Bank\, UK Healthcare\, VisitLEX\, UK E-Sports Lounge\, Taps ter and more\n\n\n Special Appearances: Stay tuned for appearances from a rtists like Billy Hobbs from True Blue Customs and Aaron Kizer as well as UK legends throughout the afternoon\n\n\n And more!\n\nWhether a lifelong fan or new to the Big Blue Nation\, Fan Fest is BBN’s all-access pass t o the passion\, pride\, and pageantry of Kentucky Basketball.\n\n—\n\n\n \n High Street Parking Lot opens: 10 a.m. ET\n\n Doors open at noon.\n\n  Arrive early. Capacity is limited (3\,500)\, subject to safety regulatio ns.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:Age Range,Babies,Elementary,Free,Indoor Activity,Parents,Preschoolers,Teens,Toddlers LOCATION:Central Bank Center\, 430 West Vine Street\, Lexington\, KY\, 4050 7\, United States GEO:38.049322;-84.502391 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=430 West Vine Street\, Lexi ngton\, KY\, 40507\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Central Bank Center:geo:38.049322,-84.502391 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Kentucky/Louisville X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Kentucky/Louisville BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20250309T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR