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2023 Week of Events

Sept 25
11:00 AM | CLASSIC PRESS CONFERENCE
Media Conference Center, Gate K, Cotton Bowl, 3750 The Midway, Dallas, TX 75215 City Officials welcome both teams to Dallas with the kickoff press conference. PVAMU Head Coach and GSU Head coach will be in attendance to address the media to kickoff game week.
Sept 28
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | VIP RECEPTION
Edison’s, 1724 Cockrell Ave. Dallas TX 75215 Special Guests of Grambling State University and Prairie View A & M Alumni, Dignitaries, and Dallas Notables will be invited to this very special VIP Reception Guest Speaker TBD INVITE ONLY Jack Daniels Social Media Influencer Mixer, Location TBD
Sept 29
9:00 AM | RADIO-ONE ANNUAL CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Cedar Crest Golf Course, 1800 Southerland Ave, Dallas, TX 75203 7:00 PM | State Fair of Dallas Opening Ceremonies Hall of State Steps | Ribbon Cutting & Fireworks
Sept 30
7:00 PM | STATE FAIR OF DALLAS OPENING CEREMONIES
Hall of State Steps | Ribbon Cutting & Fireworks
Sept 30
8:00 AM | HIGH SCHOOL BATTLE OF THE BANDS & DANCE SQUADS
Grambling State University Alumni – Dallas Metro Chapter Beverly Humphrey “Tiger” Stadium 200 E. Wintergreen, Lancaster, TX 75146 Winner will perform at the pre-game activities of the State Fair Classic game Performances by DAMOYEE and RC & The Gritz-Throughout the Day Bud Light Stage The State Fair of Texas
Sept 30
4:00 PM | PRE-GAME PERFORMANCE
Featuring Ceelo Green State Fair of Texas-Chevy Main Stage
Sept 30
6:00 PM | STATE FAIR CLASSIC FOOTBALL GAME KICK-OFF
Grambling State University Tigers vs. Prairie View A&M Panthers Cotton Bowl
Sept 30
8:30 PM | POST-GAME CONCERT
Featuring Chrisette Michele State Fair of Texas (Chevy Main Stage)
Sept 30
9:30 PM | POST-GAME MIXER
Grambling State University Alumni-Dallas Metro Chapter Gerald Ford Presidential Suite #1434 Hilton Anatole Hotel 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207
Oct 1
10:00 AM | WORSHIP SERVICE @ FRIENDSHIP WEST
Pastor Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglas Haynes, III Friendship West Baptist Church - 2020 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas, TX 75232 10:00 am 12:00 pm (Virtual)
Oct 1
11:00 AM | THE CLASSIC BRUNCH
Sambuca 360 11:00 AM-3:00 PM 7200 Bishop Rd., Plano, TX 75024