Brandenburg Field/Carnie Smith Stadium
GorillaFest Information

GorillaFest, an open community tailgate party preceding each Gorilla home football game, opens for its 10th year in 2007. GorillaFest is held in Gorilla Village just east of Carnie Smith Stadium on the banks of the University Lake. Admission is free.

At GorillaFest, visitors will find a variety of food vendors serving everything from smoky barbecue to Southeast Kansas-style fried chicken. A live band performs in the Gazebo and PSU students conduct free games for the youngsters. Student and alumni organizations have informational booths and the University Bookstore offers a wide range of Pitt State memorabilia for sale.

The highlight of each GorillaFest is the arrival of the Pride of the Plains Marching Band, the Spirit Squad and the Dance Team for a spirited pep rally shortly before the game.

GorillaFest 2007:
Aug.  25 – 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Music by “Florez”
Sept.  1 – 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.         Music by “Area 51” (Hall of Fame Game)
Sept. 22 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.        Music by “Jeff Allen” (Family Day)
Oct.  27 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.        Music by “Winter Circle” (Homecoming)
Nov.  10 – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.        Music by “Hard Tails”

For more information about GorillaFest, contact Ed Wirthwein at 620-235-4905, cwirthwe@pittstate.edu; or call the Public Relations Office at 620-235-4122.