Schedule & Overview of 2010 BOWL Week Special Events Nashville’s Holiday Tradition (Event days, times, and details are subject to change) **EVENT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC Official Welcome Party    December 27       7:00 pm                    The Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl’s welcome event for the student-athletes, coaches, SEC & ACC administrators, Bowl sponsors & partners, along with Nashville dignitaries.  This event officially kicks off BOWL Week and all of the activities revolving around the Bowl.  The Party will take place onboard the General Jackson Showboat and will feature student-athletes participating Welcome Party festivities such as the traditional rib  eating contest.  The General Jackson will dock downtown and  a post-event party for official party guests and Bowl sponsors will take place at the Hard Rock Café.  Invitations are required. Team Construction Players Party    December 28         7 pm-9 pm   This is a student-athlete only event hosted by Dave & Buster’s at Opry Mills.  Players enjoy a friendly competition through a NASCAR Tournament Challenge and have a chance to eat, drink and have fun before game day.  Team Construction serves as the title sponsor. Wives & Daughters Tour    December 28      10:00 am-3:30 pm              A fun-filled day for the wives & daughters of coaches, administrators, and Bowl VIP’s.  The special guests are given a taste of what Music City has to offer as they are given a VIP tour for a day at some of Nashville’s best attractions, including an event at the world-famous Bluebird Café for lunch and live entertainment.  Invitations are required. SunTrust VIP Dinner    December 28           6:00 pm-9:00 pm           A special event hosted by SunTrust and the Bowl’s Board of Directors, this event is exclusively for university administrators, coaches, and other VIP’s in town for Bowl Week.  Featuring live entertainment Music City style, VIP’s will be treated with true southern hospitality.  The event will take place at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum. Invitations are required.  SunTrust serves as the title sponsor.  **Franklin American Mortgage Coaches Luncheon    December 29     11:30 am-1 pm      The official chalk talk is an event for the student-athletes, coaches, administrators, and fans in town for BOWL Week.  Fans have a chance to interact with SEC & ACC players and coaches including an opportunity to have a Q & A session with both head coaches from the participating schools.  An ESPN personality will be a part of the program.  The Luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. and is held at the Wildhorse Saloon on historic 2nd Avenue in the heart of THE DISTRICT, downtown Nashville.  RSVP’s are required. Open to the general public.  For Luncheon tickets, call the Bowl office at 615.743.3130.  Franklin American Mortgage serves as the title sponsor, WKRN News 2 serves as presenting sponsor.        **MusicFest & Battle of the Bands presented by CMT    December 29     6:00 pm- 8:00 pm Nashville’s calling card is music.  From rock to bluegrass, jazz to country, Music City is home to some of the best musicians and entertainment in the world.  MusicFest is the ultimate party atmosphere downtown the night before the game.  Thousands of fans will converge on world-famous 2nd Avenue (corner of 2nd & Broadway) for the outdoor party featuring SEC & ACC pep bands and cheerleaders.  Multiple venues will open their doors to Bowl fans for a memorable downtown event where various genres of live music will play.  Show your Bowl Patch (Patches available via MusicCityBowl.com) and receive special Fan discounts at participating Patch Partner locations. Admission is Free!  The event is from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.  Open to the general public.  CMT serves as the presenting sponsor. Pre-game Tailgate Party    December 30                2:30 pm- 5:30 pm Experience an incredible tailgating event a few hours prior to the Bowl.  Exclusively for Bowl sponsors, corporate ticket package purchasers, and other VIP’s, the pregame event is aboard the General Jackson (docked downtown).  The Tailgate Party includes food & beverage.  Perfect for entertaining customers or having fun with friends & family, the event opens its doors at 2:30 pm until kick-off. Invitations are required. **Fan Zone Area    December 30                This pre-game party leads up to the Bowl.  Open to the general public, fans from the SEC and ACC will have an opportunity to party within steps from LP Field in the South End Zone Area Lot R (admission is Free). Interactive games will be provided for the entire family.  It’s a great start for gameday and a great way to be a part of all of the pageantry of the Bowl.  Festivities begin at 2:30 p.m.  Open to the general public. **Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl | LP Field | December 30     5:30 pm CST One of the hottest post-season Bowl games in America as the ACC and the SEC Conferences square off in Music City at LP Field on Sunday, December 30 at 5:30 p.m. CST.  Broadcast live on ESPN and through the Nevada Sports Radio national network, the Bowl is Nashville’s Holiday Tradition.  The ACC and SEC feature some of the largest, most loyal, and rabid college football fans in the country.  For the latest on BOWL Week special events including days, times, and venues, visit MusicCityBowl.com or follow on Facebook & Twitter