Here's the Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic schedule
CANTON ‒ The classic Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) football experience this weekend (Sept. 1-4) features a college fair for high school students, a discussion with the Black College Football Hall of Fame co-founders, a project with Habitat for Humanity, an interfaith service, entertainment, food, tailgating, marching bands and, of course, the main event.
Here's a rundown of all the activities:
Thursday (Education Day)
BCFHOF Classic College Fair
Location: Hall of Fame Campus, Center for Performance, 1823 Blake Ave. NW, Canton
Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cost: Free for students
High school students are invited to join at least 50 colleges from across the country, including over 20 historically Black colleges and universities, at the Classic College Fair. The fair will include breakout sessions with college personnel presenting on the admissions process and current or former HBCU students presenting on attending an HBCU. Live sessions will conclude by 1 p.m., and the College Fair will remain open until 2 p.m.
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Stark County District Library’s Speaking of Books presents the Black College Football Hall of Fame Edition
Location: Canton Palace Theatre, 605 Market Ave. N
Time: 8-9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free, but registration required at https://stark.libnet.info/event/6884423
African American pioneers and co-founders of the Black College Football Hall of Fame, James “Shack” Harris and Doug Williams, will discuss their contributions to football with football historian Joe Horrigan. A question-and-answer session and book signing will follow.
Friday (Education Day continued)
BCFHOF Classic Community Open-mic in collaboration with the Jason Taylor Foundation
Location: Nash Family Event & Conference Center at Pro Football Hall of Fame, 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Share poetry, musical gifts, spoken word and other talents in a fun and relaxed environment. Open to all Summit County and Stark County community members age 14 and up.
Saturday (Community Day)
Habitat for Humanity Day of Service: Neighborhood Revitalization in Partnership with The Divine Nine
Location: 1400 Raff Road SW, Canton
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Team up with Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio to help build and paint the garden sheds that are part of the home each Habitat family purchases. No experience required, and Habitat will provide the tools and materials. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided. This rain-or-shine event is free, but registration is required at https://give.habitateco.org/campaigns/22721-black-college-football-hall-of-fame-serve-day
For more information, call 330-915-5888 or email info@habitateco.org.
BCFHOF Classic Funfest
Location: Centennial Plaza, downtown Canton
Time: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. (exercise instruction from 9-10:30 a.m. – yoga, Zumba, Extreme Fitness)
Cost: Free entry, open to the public. Food and drinks for sale.
Entertainment includes music, karaoke, line dancing, games, prizes, talent show, food trucks, vendors and appearances by Central State and Winston-Salem State universities’ marching bands.
Faith, Family, and Football Gospel Concert
Location: Centennial Plaza, downtown Canton
Time: 5:30-8 p.m.
Cost: Free. Limited premium seats available
As a part of the downtown BCFHOF Classic Funfest, the concert will feature gospel artist Fred Hammond, a Dove Award, Stellar Award and Grammy Award winner.
Sunday (Gameday)
Cecilia Ponder Interfaith Service
Location: Centennial Plaza, downtown Canton
Time: 9-10:30 a.m.
For all faiths and religious denominations, a time to come together to worship, pray, give thanks and fellowship.
HBCU Family Tailgate
Location: Pro Football Hall of Fame Campus, 2121 George Halas Dr. NW, Canton
Time: 11a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free entry and open to the public. Food and drinks for sale. VIP tents available for purchase; contact BCFHOFClassic@Profootballhof.com
The tailgate will include a marching band preview as the university marching bands enter the stadium in extraordinary fashion, along with nonstop entertainment, including music, line dancing, games, prizes and a talent show.
BCFHOF Classic Game
Location: Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, 1835 Harrison Ave. NW, Canton
Time: 4 p.m.
Cost: https://www.profootballhof.com/events/2022/09/bcfhofclassic22/
The Marauders of Central State University take on the Rams of Winston-Salem State University. At halftime, the “Red Sea of Sound” from WSSU and the “Invincible Marching Marauders” of Central State will put on a show. After the game, stay for the presentation of the MVP and the trophy to the winning team.
The Fifth Quarter
Location: Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, 1835 Harrison Ave. NW, Canton
Time: Immediately following the game
Stay after the game for an HBCU marching band tradition known as the Fifth Quarter, a dueling performance between the Red Sea of Sound from WSSU and the Invincible Marching Marauders of Central State.
All events, locations, artists and times are subject to change.
This article originally appeared on The Repository: 2022 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic schedule in Canton
