GREENSBORO, N.C. - North Carolina A&T Athletics and its fundraising organization, the Aggie Athletic Foundation, will present the 2012 Aggie Fun Fest on August 18.The festivities will take place in the Aggie Stadium tailgate area located just in front of the stadium. Gates open at 10 a.m. Admission is free.

The 2012 North Carolina A&T football, men's and women's cross country and volleyball teams will be introduced to the community, alumni and fans. The student-athletes will also be on hand to sign autographs. Entertainment will be provided by the electrifying Blue and Gold Marching Machine and the beautiful and talented Aggie Cheerleading squad. 

Sodexo, Inc., will serve food and drinks at no cost to the public. The day will also include games, karaoke, giveaways and more.

The Aggies open the season against Coastal Carolina, Saturday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m., in Conway, S.C. Their first home game is Saturday, Sept. 8 against West Virginia State at 6 p.m.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

10 a.m. - Gates open; Games and festivities for everyone

10:30 a.m. - Food is served

12:00 p.m. - Band and Cheerleaders perform

12:50 p.m. - Introduction of cross country team

12:55 p.m. - Introduction of volleyball team

1 p.m. - Introduction of football 

1:15 pm - Head Football Coach Rod Broadway takes stage to address crowd