other Canton activities this weekend.......

[Coach K-LO]

NATIONAL RIBS BURNOFF
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, July 30 and 31, August 1, 11:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. daily, Stark County Fairgrounds
Free Event; evening concert tickets 330.458.2088
More than 135,000 people enjoy ribs from local and national vendors, plus a variety of specialty foods and concerts each evening by national recording artists. Families can also enjoy interactive inflatables in the Fantasy Football Zone, a master sand sculptor, face painting and many other fun activities.

FIRST PLAY 2008
Thursday, July 31, 10:00 a.m., Downtown Canton
Free Event; Info will be posted here in June; For more information, please email EducationalPrograms@Profootballhof.com
Nearly 2,000 enthusiastic youngsters take part in this ceremonial “kickoff” to a weekend of football. An official NFL football is passed through the 3-mile child link chain from the site in downtown Canton where the NFL was founded in 1920 to the front steps of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

FASHION SHOW LUNCHEON
Friday, August 1, 12:00 p.m., Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center
Tickets available: 330.458.2048
This fabulous luncheon and runway show is arguably the largest and finest fashion show in Ohio! State-of-the-art sound, lighting and video combine to showcase 35 professional models featuring the season’s hottest male and female fashions in a high energy production.

ENSHRINEES DINNER
Friday, August 1, 6:30 p.m., Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center
Limited tickets available: 330.458.2048
Nearly 4,000 guests enjoy a cocktail party and fabulous dinner followed by an exciting program featuring returning Hall of Famers, NFL team owners, and sports celebrities, all joining to honor the incoming Class of Enshriness as they receive their Hall of Fame gold jackets.

TIMKEN GRAND PARADE
Saturday, August 2, 8:00 a.m., Downtown Canton
Reserved chair or bleacher seats available: 330.458.2048
This nationally televised event showcases the current Class of Enshrinees and a large contingent of returning Hall of Famers, along with giant helium balloons, fabulous floats, marching bands, antique vehicles and specialty units – all enjoyed by nearly 200,000 spectators along the 2.2-mile route.

ENSHRINEMENT CELEBRATION FAN PARTY
Saturday, August 2, 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Join fans across the country at the pre-enshrinement fan party celebrating the 2008 Class of Enshrinees: Fred Dean, Darrell Green, Art Monk, Emmitt Thomas, Andre Tippett, and Gary Zimmerman. This large-scale private party takes place on the Hall of Fame grounds before the Enshrinement Ceremony. Enjoy all inclusive beer, soft drinks, and lip-smacking barbeque. Dance and celebrate the big event with a live DJ. Plus talk to show hosts Sam Bourquin and Dave Scheetz from Stark Sports Live, NewsTalk 1480 WHBC in Canton. Rally for your favorite Enshrinee with a complimentary Class of 2008 rally towel.

Tickets for the Enshrinement Celebration Fan Party are $55 per person.

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CLASS OF 2008 ENSHRINEMENT
Saturday, August 2, 6:00 p.m., Fawcett Stadium
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The center of the entire celebration is the emotional enshrinement ceremony where the newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame – Fred Dean, Darrell Green, Art Monk, Emmitt Thomas, Andre Tippett and Gary Zimmerman - take their rightful place among football’s greatest players, coaches and contributors enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. More Info on the Class of 2008>>>

CONCERT AND FIREWORKS
Saturday, August 2, 6:00 p.m., Downtown Canton
Free Event!
Food, fun and fireworks can all be found in downtown Canton during this family event beginning with a rousing military band concert, face painting for the kids and delectable treats, and concluding with an extraordinary fireworks display choreographed to music.

ENSHRINEES GAMEDAY ROUNDTABLE
Sunday, August 3, 12:30 p.m., Memorial Civic Center and Cultural Center
Tickets available (330.458.2048)
An enthusiastic crowd of 3,500 football fans enjoy lunch, followed by a center stage roundtable presentation featuring the newly inducted Class of Enshrinees. It’s an unscripted, up-close-and-personal format where the Enshrinees share stories and memories of their careers.

FAN APPRECIATION TAILGATE PARTY
Sunday, August 3, 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Get the party started at the Pro Football Hall of Fame for this year’s pre-season game between the Indianapolis Colts and Washington Redskins. Tailgate in style on Hall of Fame grounds and enjoy all inclusive beer, soft drinks and traditional tailgate party food. Get pumped up for the big game with a DJ spinning jock jams and party music. Plus meet Canton’s NewsTalk 1480 WHBC’s Stark Sports Live hosts, Sam Bourquin and Dave Scheetz. Show your team spirit at the game with a complimentary Hall of Fame Fan Appreciation Tailgate Party commemorative visor.