This Saturday, August 13, is the annual “Kids’ Day at Kinnick” and open practice as the Iowa Hawkeyes get ready to finish training camp and enter the season. This annual event to engage younger fans is presented by the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. With the Hawkeyes opening up the gates at Kinnick, here is a quick guide to this Saturday for fans planning to attend.

Time

Gates open at 11am CST for a 12pm CST beginning of practice.

Admission and parking

Admission is free for all fans in attendance and parking on the hard surfaces will be free. Any parking in the parking garages will carry their normal fee.

Concessions

Concession stands will be open to fans. Keep in mind they will be cashless and only accepting debit or credit cards.

Pictures and autographs

Here is the fun part for the kids in attendance. Having attended this event four previous times, one really cool opportunity is how close the kids can get to the players. Should a child desire, there is more than ample space for them to take their football, hat, jersey, or any other item right up to the field and get autographs and photos with members of the Hawkeyes football team. The players are usually spending a few minutes signing autographs and meeting young fans prior to practice beginning and often stick around afterwards to ensure each young Hawkeyes fan has their chance for a special moment.

Weather

Talk about a perfect day to watch the Hawkeyes practice. The weather is forecasting a beautiful day of 88 degrees, mostly sunny, and a 10 mile per hour wind to break the heat.

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