Most of us know everything that is going on with the Canucks during the NHL playoffs (newsflash, they aren’t playing), but it’s never too early to look ahead at what the BC Lions are doing leading up to their next season.
The popular “FanFest” event hosted by the BC Lions is back again for another year in Kamloops, and it promises to be just as spectacular as it always is.
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Despite the event’s recent success, I’d still say that it is an underappreciated celebration that showcases the importance of getting the youth involved in football and supporting their BC Lions.
The Lions training camp usually happens in the city of Kamloops, and this is where the “FanFest” will be held at its usual location within Hillside Stadium. This year’s event will happen on May 20th from 2:00 – 5:30 pm and should be a fun-filled event for everyone.
If you had to summarize what the goal of this event is in one sentence, you could say that it is an opportunity for everyone to get together and celebrate the first event that kick-starts another season of football for the BC Lions. Oh ya, and it will be the first time fans will be able to see the BC Lions sweet new jerseys!
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So, what happens at this festival? Well, the Lions start off the show with a live scrimmage to give everyone that is attending a sneak peak of what they can expect over the summer. After the game, they do an autograph session for 30 minutes. Who doesn’t like getting autographs? Just getting a chance to meet these pro players is enough of a reason to go to this event.
But that’s not all. If you thought that would be the coolest part of the event then you’d be wrong. The “Play with the Pros” clinic gives kids aged 6-13 the chance to practice their football skills with the BC Lions! I wish I was still a kid because that sounds like such a fun and unique opportunity that you won’t get to do every day.
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If you aren’t bringing any kids you can still be a part of the live entertainment which takes place around the stadium. There will be food trucks, beverages (alcoholic ones too) and a bunch of fun activities that get you in the spirit for the upcoming football season.
If you want to see the highlights of last year’s FanFest, check out the 2022 event recap at: bclions.com/fan-fest/
The excitement for the upcoming BC Lions season is higher than its been in a long time, and for good reason, as the team looks to build on a fairly successful 2022 season in their quest for their next Grey Cup!