Wednesday, February 27, 2008

WAC fan fiesta begins March 12 at New Mexico State University

LAS CRUCES, NM - Feb. 27, Basketball won't be the only entertainment at the 2008 WAC Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament. Beginning Wednesday, March 12 through Saturday, March 15 there will be a variety of activities and entertainment outside on the north side of the Pan American Center parking lot for fans to enjoy.

The following is a list of scheduled events and times:

Wednesday, March 12th - "Family Day" 4 to 6 p.m. Magician, face painting, balloon artist, jumping booth, Pistoleros, twister, fire trucks, National Guard basketball, poster making station, free popcorn and live radio remote

Thursday, March 13th - "Up, Up and Away" 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Tethered hot air balloon rides w/ photo ops, balloon glow in the evening, rocket launchers, piñatas, various food vendors, mariachi music, and ballet folklorico

Friday, March 14th - "The WAC Goes Back" 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m Antique car show, swing and other types of "oldies" music (live performances), dancing, various food vendors

Saturday, March 15th - "Wild, Wild, West" 12 to 1 p.m. and 4 to 6 p.m. Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, gun fight, dancing, Native American performances, live performance by Josh Grider, various food vendors

March 13th - 15th - "New Mexican Shopping Experience" Th. - F. 11am - 6pm & Sat. 3pm - 6pm Tents showcasing local vendors selling New Mexican products.

For more information contact Maria Roth, assistant athletics director of NMSU, at (575) 646-4126.

Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau
Chris Faivre
Media/Publications Manager
email: cfaivre@las-cruces.org
phone: (575) 541-2150

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