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Does your heartbeat escalate every time you hear Back in Black by ACDC? Are black and gold clothing a part of your primary wardrobe? Do you simply love cheering on the Hawkeyes? If you answered ‘yes’ to one… or all… FRY fest is a ‘must experience’ for you!

At this one-day event, you will live, eat and breathe our beloved Hawkeyes. With activities ranging from the ‘World’s Largest Hawkeye Tradeshow’ to our signature Hawkeye Pep Rally… there is no shortage of activities to take part in. Other signature FRY fest activities include: Tailgate Car Show & Shine, Hawkeye Collectors Showcase, Small FRY Zone, Tailgate Row, Hawkeye Fashion Show, an outdoor concert, panel discussions, autograph sessions and more! With over 20,000 members of Hawkeye Nation in attendance, it is quickly becoming a tradition for fans to travel to Coralville, Iowa each year to take part in the festivities.