WHEN: April 5 - 8
WHERE: Nicollet
COST: FREE and open to the public!
Stop by Tip-off Tailgate on your way to and from the games at U.S. Bank Stadium and Final Four Fan Fest presented by Capital One at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Fans can enjoy daily entertainment and other free activities. Special activities include:
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Tip-off Tailgate Ferris wheel presented by Capital One on 10th Street. Capital One cardholders who show their card will enjoy a priority entry line.
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Tip-off Tailgate Main Stage presented by Wendy’s on 11th Street featuring a performance by Fitz and the Tantrums Monday, April 8
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Sample food and beverages from Coca-Cola, Wendy’s and Pizza Hut.
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Relax at Buffalo Wild Wings.
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Check out moments of the NCAA basketball semifinal and championship game coverage.
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Check out the AT&T, Axe and Buick activities as well.
| Tip-off tailgate schedule of events | |
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| Friday, April 5 | 4 - 10 p.m. | |
| 4 p.m | Doors Open- DJ Music Set |
| 4:30 p.m. | Name That Tune |
| 4:45 p.m. | Final Four Trivia Contest |
| 5 p.m. | Andy Katz Interview with Special Guest |
| 5:30 p.m. | Final Four Spelling Bee |
| 5:45 p.m. | Final Four Trivia Contest |
| 6 p.m. | Andy Katz Interview with Special Guest |
| 6:30 p.m. | Hidden Talent Contest |
| 6:45 p.m. | Name That Tune |
| 7 p.m. | Fan Dance Off |
| 7:15 p.m. | Crowd Karaoke |
| 7:30 p.m. | Performance by Belladivas |
| Saturday, April 6 | 2 - 10 p.m. | |
| 2 p.m. | Andy Katz Interview With Special Guest |
| 2:30 p.m. | Final Four Team Pep Rally |
| 2:45 p.m. | Final Four Team Pep Rally |
| 3 p.m. | Final Four Team Pep Rally |
| 3:15 p.m. | Final Four Team Pep Rally |
| 3:30 p.m. | DJ Music Set |
| 3:45 p.m. | Name That Tune |
| 4 p.m. | Fan Dance Off |
| 4:15 p.m. | Final Four Trivia Contest |
| 4:30 p.m. | Mimic the Mascot |
| 4:45 p.m. | Crowd Karaoke |
| 5 p.m. | National Semifinal Game Coverage |
| Sunday, April 7 | 2 - 8 p.m. | |
| 2 p.m. | Welcome |
| 2:15 p.m. | DJ Music Set |
| 2:30 p.m. | Name That Tune |
| 2:45 p.m. | Fan Dance Off |
| 3 p.m. | Crowd Karaoke |
| 3:15 p.m. | DJ Music Set |
| 3:30 p.m. | Hidden Talent Contest |
| 3:45 p.m. | Name that Tune |
| 4 p.m. | Fan Dance Off |
| 4:15 p.m. | Final Four Trivia Contest |
| 4:30 p.m. | Andy Katz Interview with Special Guest |
| 5 p.m. | DJ Music Set |
| 5:15 p.m. | Performance by Good for Gary |
| 7:30 p.m. | Fan Dance Off |
| 7:45 p.m. | DJ Music Set |
| Monday, April 8 | 4 p.m. - Midnight | |
| 4 p.m. | Welcome |
| 4:15 p.m. | Final Four Trivia Contest |
| 4:30 p.m. | Andy Katz Interview with Special Guest |
| 5 p.m. | Virginia Team Pep Rally |
| 5:15 p.m. | Texas Tech Team Pep Rally |
| 5:30 p.m. | DJ Music Set |
| 6 p.m. |
Performance by Fitz and the Tantrums |
| 8 p.m. | National Championship Game Coverage |
| 10:30 p.m. |
Postgame Viewing Party |
| 11:30 p.m. | DJ Music Set |
| 11:45 p.m. | NABC Trophy Presentation |
*All times are local and subject to change.
