2025 Week of Events

Media Conference Center, Gate K, Cotton Bowl-11:00 am 3750 The Midway, Dallas, TX 75215 Dallas Sports Commission and City Officials welcome both teams to Dallas with the kickoff press conference. The head Coach of PVAMU and the head coach of GSU will address the media during kickoff game week.

VIP Reception, Frontiers of Flight Museum, Sponsors, Special Guests of Grambling State University and Prairie View A & M Alumni, Dignitaries, and Dallas Notables will be invited to this special VIP Reception INVITE ONLY.

Cedar Crest Golf Course, 1800 Southerland Ave, Dallas, TX 75203

Hilton Anatole Hotel - 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 75207

Winsome Prime - 331 Singleton Blvd, Dallas TX 75212

Grambling University National Association, Dallas Chapter and Collie J. Nicholson North Dallas Chapter - Omni Hotel, 555 S Lamar St, Dallas, TX 75202

Prairie View A & M Alumni Dallas Chapter, The Hyatt Regency Dallas 300 Reunion Blvd, Dallas, TX - Dallas Tx 75207 6:00 pm Cocktail Hour 7:00 PM Gala and Silent Auction - To purchase tickets, contact: https://www.pvamf.org/dallasgala

Beverly Humphrey “Tiger” Stadium - 200 E. Wintergreen, Lancaster, TX 75146 The winner will perform at the pre-game activities of the State Fair Classic game.

Southern Soul Party featuring Fat Daddy and Ms. Shirley, State Fair of Texas-Chevy Main Stage

Prairie View A&M Panthers-vs-Grambling State University Tigers Cotton Bowl

Performed by recording artist Jokia

Performed by Deitrick Haddon and The State Fair Classic Mass Choir

Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglas Haynes, III

A grand finale for the State Fair Classic football game featuring a battle of bands with GSU and PVAMU

Featuring T.L.C. State Fair of Texas (Chevy Main Stage)

Immediately following the Game - Hilton Anatole Hotel, 2201 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, TX 7520

Friendship West Baptist Church Pastor Rev. Dr. Frederick Douglas Haynes, III 2020 W Wheatland Rd, Dallas, TX 75232