NFL Draft Fan Fest Schedule

The NFL is unveiling a new NFL Draft Fan Fest experience in Chicago this year, here is the schedule of events.

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First, you might be asking yourself, what is this NFL Draft Fan Fest and Draft Town? It is an interactive fan experience with a myriad of events. Fans can compete in combine like activities, fans can kick field goals.

There are concerts and autograph sessions and fans can even compete in a flag football tournament.

There are even live television broadcast stations set up for fans to watch.

The Fan Fest will be open from 4-10 p.m. on April 30 and May 1, and from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 2.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

Thursday, April 30

4:00PM: Draft Town presented by Oikos Triple Zero Opens
4:00PM-11:30PM: NFL Draft Kickoff, Gold Carpet, Round 1 Coverage-NFL Network Set
4:00PM-8:00PM: NFL PLAY 60 Public Clinics (30 mins/each)- NFL PLAY 60 Clinic Field presented by Danimals
4:00PM-9:30PM: Autograph Stage presented by Topps & Panini (2 hour signings and (1) 90 minute signing)
5:00PM-6:00PM: SportsCenter on Air-ESPN Set
5:00PM-9:00PM: Chicago Bears Drumline Performances-Music Stage, Roaming
5:00PM-6:00PM: SportsCenter on Air-ESPN Set
5:00PM-9:00PM: Indianapolis Colts Cheerleader Performances-Music Stage, Roaming
5:00PM-6:30PM: Gold Carpet for Draft Prospects-Michigan Avenue
6:00PM-10:00PM: DJ Mel-Music Stage
6:00PM-8:00PM: Bears Monster Squad (Street Team)- Bears Team House
6:30PM-7:30PM: Staley Da Bear Appearance- Bears Team House
7:00PM-8:00PM: King College Prep H.S. Jazz Band-Music Stage, Roaming
7:00PM-8:00PM: Bears Alumni Autograph Signing (Keith Van Horne, Shaun Gayle)- Bears Team House
10:00PM: Draft Town presented by Oikos Triple Zero Closes (TIMING BASED ON CONCLUSION OF ROUND 1)

Friday, May 1

4:00PM: Draft Town presented by Oikos Triple Zero Opens
4:00PM-8:00PM: NFL PLAY 60 Public Clinics (30 mins/each)- NFL PLAY 60 Clinic Field presented by Danimals
4:00PM-9:30PM: Autograph Stage presented by Topps & Panini (2 hour signings and (1) 90 minute signing)
3:00PM-11:00PM: NFL Draft Kickoff, Rounds 2-3-NFL Network Set
5:00PM-9:00PM: Chicago Bears Drumline Performances-Music Stage, Roaming
5:00PM-9:00PM: Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders Performances-Music Stage, Roaming
6:00PM-8:00PM: Bears Monster Squad (Street Team)- Bears Team House
6:00PM-8:00PM: King College Prep H.S. Marching Band-Music Stage, Roaming
6:00PM-10:00PM: DJ Mel-Music Stage
6:30PM-7:30PM: Staley Da Bear Appearance- Bears Team House
7:00PM-10:00PM: The Huddle – Social Media Command Center in Operation
7:00PM-8:00PM: Bears Alumni Autograph Signing (James Big Cat Williams, Adrian Peterson)- Bears Team House
10:00PM: Draft Town presented by Oikos Triple Zero Closes (TIMING BASED ON CONCLUSION OF ROUND 3)

Saturday, May 2

10:00AM – 7:00PM: Draft Town presented by Oikos Triple Zero Opens
All attractions close at 7:00PM with the exception of the Music Stage & Draft Tavern presented by Bud Light.
10:00AM-6:00PM: Autograph Stage presented by Topps & Panini (2 hour signings)
10:00AM-7:00PM: Staley Da Bear Appearance- Bears Team House
10:00AM-5:00PM: DJ Mel-Music Stage
11:00AM-1:30PM: NFL PLAY 60 Public Clinics (30 mins/each)- NFL PLAY 60 Clinic Field presented by Danimals
11:00AM-3:00PM: Bears Monster Squad (Street Team)- Bears Team House
11:00AM-7:30PM: NFL Draft Coverage Rounds 3-7-NFL Network Set
12:00PM-1:00PM: Bears Alumni Autograph Signing (Jerry Azumah, Anthony Adams)- Bears Team House
12:00PM-5:00PM: Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders Performances-Music Stage, Roaming
2:00PM-4:00PM: Chicago Bears Drumline Performances-Music Stage, Roaming
2:00PM-4:00PM: Northwestern University Marching Band Performances- Roaming
5:00PM-6:00PM: Marc Scibilia-Music Stage
6:45PM-7:45PM: JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound-Music Stage
7:00PM: Draft Town presented by Oikos Triple Zero Closes; Draft Tavern presented by Bud Light to remain open until conclusion of Concert
8:30PM-9:30PM: Phillip Phillips-Music Stage

AUTOGRAPH SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, APRIL 30

NFL PLAY 60 CLINIC FIELD PRESENTED BY DANIMALS: Grant Park

4:00PM – 6:00PM: JON STINCHCOMB
4:00PM – 6:00PM: BRIG OWENS
6:00PM – 8:00PM: KENNY EASLEY
6:00PM – 8:00PM: TBD

DRAFT TOWN AUTOGRAPH STAGE: Grant Park and Congress Plaza

4:00PM – 6:00PM: MERRIL HOGE
4:00PM – 6:00PM: TBD
6:00PM – 8:00PM: ROBBIE GOULD
6:00PM – 8:00PM: MEL BLOUNT
8:00PM – 9:30PM: CHARLES HALEY
8:00PM – 9:30PM: RICHARD DENT

BEARS TEAM HOUSE

7:00PM-8:00PM: KEITH VAN HORNE
7:00PM-8:00PM: SHAUN GAYLE

Friday, May 1

NFL PLAY 60 CLINIC FIELD PRESENTED BY DANIMALS: Grant Park

4:00PM – 6:00PM: RICHARD DENT
4:00PM – 6:00PM: TBD
6:00PM – 8:00PM: TANK JOHNSON
6:00PM – 8:00PM: HERMAN MOORE

DRAFT TOWN AUTOGRAPH STAGE: Grant Park and Congress Plaza

4:00PM – 6:00PM: EDDIE ROYAL
4:00PM – 6:00PM: AHMAN GREEN
6:00PM – 8:00PM: KYLE LONG
6:00PM – 8:00PM: TBD
8:00PM – 9:30PM: TBD
8:00PM – 9:30PM: ANTHONY ADAMS

BEARS TEAM HOUSE

7:00PM-8:00PM: JAMES “BIG CAT” WILLIAMS
7:00PM-8:00PM: ADRIAN PETERSON (CHI)

Saturday, May 2

NFL PLAY 60 CLINIC FIELD PRESENTED BY DANIMALS: Grant Park

11:00AM – 12:30PM: DUANE STARKS
11:00AM – 12:30PM: TBD
12:00PM – 1:30PM: THOMAS DAVIS
12:00PM – 1:15PM: DARREN WOODSON

DRAFT TOWN AUTOGRAPH STAGE: Grant Park and Congress Plaza

10:00AM – 12:00PM: DARREN WOODSON
10:00AM – 12:00PM: TBD
12:00PM – 2:00PM: DEVIN MCCOURTY
12:00PM – 2:00PM: JASON MCCOURTY
2:00PM – 4:00PM: OTIS WILSON
2:00PM – 4:00PM: RYAN MUNDY
4:00PM – 6:00PM: AENEAS WILLIAMS
4:00PM – 6:00PM: JAMES “BIG CAT” WILLIAMS

BEARS TEAM HOUSE

12:00PM–1:00PM: JERRY AZUMAH
12:00PM–1:00PM: ANTHONY ADAMS

H/T NFL.com

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