Richmond, VA – (Wednesday, July 29, 2009) – The Richmond Kickers are pleased to host the second annual FAMILY FEST, on Saturday, August 15th, beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the University of Richmond Stadium (just off the Downtown Expressway). The Festival will feature food, live music, inflatable games for kids and fun for the whole family. The pro soccer game highlights the event as the Kickers host Wilmington Hammerheads at 7:00 pm in the USL-2 regular season finale. Bring the family before 6:00 pm and purchase a $5.00 ticket that allows admission for the whole group. Richmond Kickers regular priced admission ($12/adults, $7/youth) will apply after 6:00 pm.
The Richmond Kickers FAMILY FEST will feature live music by local musicians, delicious food, arts and crafts, moonbounces and inflatable games presented by Bounce 2 the Moon, face-painting, the Long Branch petting zoo, and more. Also, soccer fans of all ages will be invited to participate in the U-TURN Soccer Zone for small-sided soccer games, juggle-a-thons and soccer drills, to be held on the field at the stadium, throughout the day.
In addition, Cobb Technologies, the leading document imaging solutions dealers in Virginia, is sponsoring a blood drive for Virginia Blood Services at the Richmond Kickers FAMILY FEST. The blood drive will take place Saturday, August 15th, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the University of Richmond Stadium. To register, visit vadonor.com.
The Kickers conclude USL-2 regular season play when they host Wilmington Hammerheads during FAMILY FEST. With the pro match slated to kick off at 7:00 pm, the Kickers need your support as they strive to secure home field advantage for the first round of the USL-2 playoffs. Visit RichmondKickers.com for more information.
Now in their 17th season, the Richmond Kickers have been a member of the United Soccer Leagues family since 1993. Over the past 16 seasons, the Kickers have striven to provide quality and affordable family entertainment while giving back to the community through outreach programs and serving as the model for the future of American soccer.
Click HERE for a list of vendors and activities at the 2009 FAMILY FEST.
