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May 6: Blue Hens Fandemonium

Enjoy free activities, get first look at 2017 Delaware Football team

It will be a day filled with family fun and Blue Hens competition at the University of Delaware's David M. Nelson Athletic Complex on Saturday, May 6, when the University hosts its annual Fandemonium community event.

Delaware fans of all ages are invited to come out and enjoy a full day of free entertainment and root on the Blue Hens on-field. The Anchor Buick GMC Fan Zone, located in front of the west main entrance of Delaware Stadium from 4-7 p.m., will feature numerous family fun activities including free pony rides, cornhole games, inflatable interactives for all ages, live music, food sampling, giveaways and more.

Blue Hens giveaways at the Guest Relations kiosk in the Anchor Buick GMC Fan Zone will be available while food will be available for purchase, along with official Blue Hens merchandise for sale by the Barnes and Noble University Bookstore.

UD students are invited to participate in a T-shirt swap by bringing a non-UD university shirt to trade in for Blue Hens gear. The first 75 students will also receive Jimmy Johns.  

Additionally, fans 21 years of age and older can visit the Delaware Beer Garden, where beer and wine will be available for purchase.

Also from 4-7 p.m., UD will be hosting its fifth annual Select-Your-Seat event at Delaware Stadium prior to the annual Blue-White spring football game. Patrons looking to purchase new season tickets, along with current season ticket members looking for additional upgrades, relocations or wishing to add additional seats, will be able to do so inside the stadium. Season tickets start at just $79.

Patrons looking to purchase new season tickets, along with current season ticket members looking for additional upgrades, relocations or wishing to add additional seats will be able to do so beginning at 4 p.m. inside of Delaware Stadium.

Select seats will be tagged for fans that want to upgrade, switch sections or purchase season tickets. Ticket Office staff members will be available at the stadium to answer any questions and assist anyone looking to purchase tickets.

How to purchase: For those who would like to purchase new tickets or relocate existing tickets, remove the tag on the seat or seats you would like and bring the tag or tags to the Ticket Services kiosk located in the southwest corner of the stadium and a ticket representative will assist you.

Fans interested in learning more about the available hospitality options and group outing experiences for the 2017 football season are invited to stop by the Sales Center in the Anchor Buick GMC Fan Zone.

Additionally, Future Hens Club members are exclusively invited to be Helmet Helpers for the UD football team as it takes the field prior to the spring game. FHClub members can register in advance by Wednesday, May 3. Those who are not a current Future Hens Club member can join today for a special spring offer for just $15 by clicking here. On-site registration for the FHClub will be available in the Anchor Buick GMC Fan Zone and these new members can still be a part of Helmet Helpers.

The Colonial Athletic Association track and field championships also will be taking place throughout the day at the Athletics Complex beginning at 10 a.m.

Fans are also welcome to root on the Blue Hens as the softball team concludes its 2017 home schedule against the University of North Carolina Wilmington at noon at the UD Softball Stadium. Admission is free for all fans.

For a full timeline and event details, visit the Fandemonium website

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