Bring your family and friends to Daytona Stadium Saturday, Aug. 20, to help kick off the football season! Fans can enjoy a variety of activities from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. including performances by local school marching bands, cheerleaders and mascots as well as free country, rock and pop music concerts. There will also be a punt, pass and kick contest for youth ages 6-15. Tailgating spots are available for $10 per car and $20 per RV, register online. Outside food will be allowed in tailgating area only. Concessions will be available and admission is free. For more information, call (386) 671-8268. The Football Kickoff Party is sponsored by Tanger Outlets and OneDaytona.
Band performances by:
Nerd Ranger: Hailing from Shermer, Illinois, NeRd RaNgEr is known far and wide as "the smartest band in the land." Good looks, big brains and “dancing with the nerds” moves....what a combination! With a collective IQ of over 1,000, these geniuses have turned party rock and roll into a science with a big bang! Inspired by the 80’s movie, Revenge of the Nerds, this high-energy party band is like riding in a DeLorean that just hit 88 MPH!
Chris McNeil: Stationed on a Navy ship at sea, Chris McNeil learned 3 chords on a guitar -- and has never stopped playing since. Born and raised in Central Florida, Chris grew up surrounded by music. His pride for where he comes from is woven into his meaningful lyrics, while the soulfulness gained singing in the church choir comes across in each note he sings. His feel-good music blends a laid-back, small-town vibe with melodies that can always get a party started. Chris plays a full lineup of shows in the Central Florida area and beyond. His first single, County Line, has already caught the attention in the Nashville music scene. This hardworking Veteran has served his country and now finds his greatest joy entertaining others through his music.
Lovestruck Robot: A young, fresh, explosive band from Orlando, Florida that features the lead vocals of Jace Magee and Vanessa Quillao. This young, talented band has extensive touring experience that spreads overseas and all across the country. They have played at the Superbowl, the World Famous House of Blues, the Ritz Theater in historic Ybor City Tampa, and also have graced “The Voice” and “American Idol” stages. The band has released a full album entitled “I Wanna Be In A Band” and have also had two singles that reached the top of the charts on Sirius XM Satellite radio, and the National Media Base charts. Their sophomore single “Random Hi 5”s has been featured on the “Today” show on NBC and also was the featured song for Bloomingdale’s 2014 National Spring Line add campaign. The bands repertoire combines the latest in Top 40 pop with throwback Motown mashups and old-school tunes specially designed to make party goers of all ages smile and dance! Their explosive and energetic stage show and an extensive repertoire of cover songs is guaranteed to get you fired up.