The College Football Hall of Fame is Celebrating a Decade in Atlanta and the Kickoff of the College Football Season

The College Football Hall of Fame is Celebrating a Decade in Atlanta and the Kickoff of the College Football Season

10th Anniversary Football Fest, Free Admission Day and Grammy-Winning Artist & ATLien Antwan “Big Boi” Patton in a Free Celebration Concert on Aug. 24

ATLANTA (Aug. 7, 2024) – The College Football Hall of Fame is marking its 10th anniversary in Atlanta, underscoring the Hall’s pivotal role in helping establish Atlanta as the Capital of College Football. Since its relocation to Atlanta in 2014, the Hall has drawn local and national fans to the city’s sports, entertainment, and tourism district to honor the individuals, traditions, and passion that define college football and experience “Game Day” every day.

Free 10th Anniversary Concert on Aug. 24 with Big Boi

To commemorate a decade of calling Atlanta home, the Hall is bringing the community together for a 10th Anniversary Celebration and Kickoff Game Football Fest. The milestone celebration will feature the unveiling of brand new innovative exhibits and enhanced fan engagement experiences, and will be capped off with a concert entirely free to the public put on by Grammy-winning artist and notable Atlantan Antwan “Big Boi” Patton of the famed Outkast.

“As an Atlantan and college football fan, performing for the College Football Hall of Fame’s 10th anniversary in my hometown is an honor and perfect collaboration,” said Antwan “Big Boi” Patton. “Having followed my son’s college football career closely, I have seen the energy that college football creates. I’m looking forward to delivering that same atmosphere to this event, celebrating our city’s spirit, the history of college football and bringing fans together for the game.”

WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.; Big Boi performance at 4:30 p.m.

*Please note that the Hall of Fame box office will close at 4:30 p.m. and the Hall of Fame will close at 5 p.m. ET*

WHERE: The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame (250 Marietta St., N.W. Atlanta, GA 30313); Activities inside the Hall and outside directly in front of the Hall on Marietta Street

WHAT: A great experience for both families and general fans of college football complete with multiple live DJs, the famed Home Depot GameDay Bus, representatives from the 2024 Regular Season Champions Atlanta Vibe, local team mascots, cheerleaders, and marching bands, inflatables and prize giveaways, all keeping the excitement levels at a premium.

“As the nation’s only hall of fame dedicated to college football, we are honored to be recognizing our 10^th anniversary in Atlanta by pulling out all the stops with big news, big changes and Big Boi at our Grand Reopening celebration,” said Kimberly Beaudin, President and CEO of the College Football Hall of Fame. “We invite true college football fans to experience our newly revamped, technology-enhanced Hall of Fame when we reopen on Aug. 24, and join us in kicking off the next decade of honoring the passion and traditions of college football.”

The concert by Big Boi will not be the only complementary aspect of the community day, as the Hall and Coca-Cola have partnered to make the event a “Coca-Cola Free Admission Day,” allowing guests to experience all that the anniversary event has to offer both inside and outside the Hall. While tickets are not mandatory, guests do have the option to reserve their spot on the Hall’s website prior to arrival.

Those planning to attend are encouraged to consider utilizing Atlanta’s public transportation system, MARTA, in an effort to alleviate congestion around the event. To register for clinics, get advanced tickets and more, visit cfbhall.com.

A Moment for the College Football Community

Leaders from college football are recognizing the importance of the Hall’s 10th anniversary:

“Commemorating a decade of the Hall of Fame in Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park District allows us to reflect on the tremendous growth, success, and future,” said Bill Lingenfelter, Chairman of the Board, College Football Hall of Fame. “The unwavering support from this community and all those who experience it continues to be instrumental in our mission to celebrate and preserve the rich history of college football. We look forward to continuing this journey and creating even more memorable experiences for fans and visitors alike.”

“As we celebrate 10 years in Atlanta, it’s clear the College Football Hall of Fame has benefited from a community full of wonderful leaders who love college football. Each has played a key role in modernizing our efforts to honor the sport’s greatest legends,” said National Football Foundation President & CEO Steve Hatchell. “We salute the city, the leaders, and the fans and look forward to a robust future together.”

More information will be shared in the coming weeks about what’s to come for the Kickoff Game Football Fest and the future of the College Football Hall of Fame.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Trevor Bowden

trevor@babbitbodner.com

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About the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame

The national Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame is dedicated to its mission to inspire and entertain by celebrating the passion and traditions of college football and its greatest players and coaches.  The Hall celebrates the universal values of hard work, integrity and perseverance and fulfills its mission through storytelling, impactful programs and unique experiences focused on the core of preservation, celebration, and inspiration.  Located in the heart of Atlanta's sports, entertainment and tourism district, the Hall provides visitors with a highly immersive, interactive, and engaging experience using a blend of historic college football artifacts and state-of-the-art, interactive multimedia exhibits. The National Football Foundation (NFF) founded the Hall in 1951 to immortalize the greatest players and coaches as role models for future generations and established its new home in Atlanta in 2014. The College Football Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization that provides a national platform for community outreach, education, and character development initiatives, and serves as a premier special event venue. For more information on the Hall, a 10-year TripAdvisor ® Certificate of Excellence recipient, please visit www.cfbhall.com.