Schedule of Events
PRINTABLE GAME DAY FLYER, PRINTABLE EVENT MAP and PRINTABLE CAR POSTER
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3
BISON CENTRAL 2:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. CT
Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center, 7121 Bishop Road, Plano, TX
Socialize with Bison fans at Chaddick's in the Marriott
NDSU Bookstore selling Bison merchandise next to Chaddick's from 5-8 p.m. CT
FRIDAY, JANUARY 4
BISON CENTRAL NDSU Bookstore kiosk open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT
Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center, 7121 Bishop Road, Plano, TX
The bookstore will be set up next to Chaddick's Lounge.
FRIDAY BISON PEP FEST AND PARTY 6:00 p.m. CT
Dr Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Rough Riders Trail, Frisco, TX
Outdoor venue. All ages welcome. Let's show Texas the strength of the Herd!
Commemorative Bison button for the first 2500 people compliments of Proseed
Concessions available: cash only
Food/beverage: bratwurst with chips, hot dog with chips, beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks
NDSU Bookstore on-site with NDSU merchandise
Texas band "The Wonders"
PURCHASE PEP FEST TICKETS NOW - Use promo code NDSU
Online ticket sales close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 4. If any tickets remain, they will be sold onsite at the Ballpark Box Office. Maximum capacity is 8,000 people.
6:00 p.m. CT – Ballpark opens - Bison Party in large concourse area (covered) – mingle with fellow fans. Enjoy souvenir Bison photo booth with "dress up" costume items compliments of the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation, music, NDSU Bookstore, food/beverage, entertainment and more!
7:30 p.m. CT – Pep Fest with President Dean L. Bresciani, Director of Athletics Gene Taylor, Gold Star Marching Band, NDSU Cheer Team, Yell Leaders, music and fun!
$10/person in advance. Includes two food/beverage vouchers for items noted above.
$15/person at the door. (if available). Cash or credit at the door.
No ticket required for children age 2 and under.
Admission ticket is required for entrance to the event.
All tickets are general admission (there is not assigned seating in the seating bowl for Pep Fest). Walk around and enjoy the Bison Party before the show.
Print your Pep Fest ticket from home – you will receive your food/beverage voucher at the ballpark on event day.
Tickets are non refundable – event held rain or shine.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 - GAME DAY - wear Bison yellow!
FC Dallas Stadium, 9200 World Cup Way, Frisco, TX
www.fcdallasstadium.com
NDSU TAILGATING AND GAME
8:00 a.m. CT – Tailgate lots open
The NDSU Alumni Association will be among the tailgaters - please stop by!
| Bison fans should park in the Blue Lots – Printable Parking Map and Tailgating Policies |
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$10/car (one space) |
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$50/oversized vehicle such as RVs, trailers, etc. (4 spaces) |
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Fans with RVs may park free of charge in the Green and White Lots before 8 a.m. on game day. At 8 a.m. on game day, RVs must purchase parking passes and will be relocated to the Blue Lot. |
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Handicapped parking is available in Platinum, Gold and Blue Lots. |
NCAA Tailgate Town – Team Walk and NDSU Pep Rally
9 a.m. – noon CT
9:30 a.m. CT – Team walk at stadium entrance – cheer on the players as they enter the stadium.
10:15 a.m. CT – NDSU Pep Rally in NCAA Tailgate Town (near stadium entrance)
12:00 p.m. CT – Kick-off - The March Is On! Team intros, national anthem and fly overs will begin at 11:50 a.m. – get to your seats early!
BISON CENTRAL AND POSTGAME BISON BUFFET – 6:00 p.m.
After the game, save the hassle of finding a dinner reservation and join fellow Bison fans – catch the Vikings/Packers Wild Card Playoff game.
Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center, 7121 Bishop Road, Plano, TX
Advance reservations requested. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Dinner buffet 6:30-7:30 p.m.
PURCHASE BISON BUFFET NOW - Reservations requested by Jan. 2 at 5 p.m. Tickets will not be sent for this event. Check-in on-site.
Menu:
Buttermilk biscuits
Fresh garden salad
Mesquite smoked beef brisket and chipotle pulled chicken
Served with guacamole, sour cream, Pico de gallo and warm flour tortillas
Cheese enchiladas with ranchero sauce
Baked potato bar with butter, sour cream, chives, cheddar cheese, and bacon bits
Cheesecake and chocolate chip cookies
Freshly brewed Starbucks coffee, assorted Tazo teas
Plus a beverage ticket for beer, wine, spirits or soda
$45 includes gratuity and taxes
$30.00 children 12 and under
SATURDAY BISON STAMPEDE - After the game to 1:00 a.m.
The Shops at Legacy, Junction of Legacy Drive and Bishop Road, Plano, TX
Enjoy the Bison Buffet at the Marriott Legacy Town Center then join other Bison fans at the many Legacy Town Center restaurants and pubs. Look for establishments displaying the Go Bison! signs. There is no set program or specific location which allows you to customize a plan for your group.
shopsatlegacy.com
PRINTABLE SHOPS AT LEGACY MAP
Thank you to our sponsors and donors!
Barry and Julien Batcheller Wayne and Juli Schluchter Paul and Laurie Steffes Leif and Kristen Hemstad
Neil and Deb Fisher Dan and Ann Noble Northland Educator’s Federal Credit Union
Addison Convention & Visitors Bureau John and Kim Erickson Bruce and Connie Hammond
GE Capital Marco In Memory of John Larson, Class of '71 from his family and friends