CORAL GABLES, Fla. – University of Miami coaches and student-athletes will be on full display as the department will play host to its annual #CanesFest celebration on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 4-6 p.m.
The event is open to the public and will allow fans to gain access to the Hurricanes’ athletic facilities, including the Schwartz Center, Greentree Practice Field, Cobb Stadium, the Knight Gym and UM Sports Hall of Fame.
#CanesFest also will feature an autograph session with UM coaches and student-athletes from various sports, including members of the 2015 Miami Hurricanes football team. The official #CanesFest poster is the only item that student-athletes may sign during the autograph session.
Fans who are looking to obtain autographs from this year’s football team must pick up a voucher to gain access for football autographs. Fan autograph vouchers will be distributed from 3-3:45 p.m. in front of the Schwartz Center.
Coach and student-athlete autographs will run from 4-5 p.m.
This year’s #CanesFest will feature
-Interactive games
-Pictures with Sebastian and the Miami Maniac
-The inflatable field goal kick challenge courtesy of the Orange Bowl
-Giveaways for kids
-A chance to run through the helmet the football team runs through on gameday
-Photo opportunities with the new uniforms
-New adidas gear will be on sale courtesy of the UM Bookstore
-The UM Sports Hall of Fame will be open from 3-7 pm
Food will be available for purchase from Pizza Zilla, Che Grill and Jefe’s Tacos from 3:30-6:30 p.m. outside the Schwartz Center.
Fans planning on attending #CanesFest should park at Ponce Garage where buses will transport fans from the garage to the Hecht Center from 3-7 p.m.
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