To capitalize on the growing Hawkeye spirit in the community, the UI will host two festivals. Tonight’s Hawkapalooza bash features a free concert by Grammy-nominated rapper Lupe Fiasco, and Friday’s Fry Fest — a “celebration of all that is Hawkeye” — culminates in a performance by country-blues legend Charlie Daniels.
HAWKAPALOOZA EVENTS
Today
Hubbard Park, next to the IMU
5:30-6:15 p.m. Pre-Party
6:30-7:15 p.m. Pep Rally
8-10 p.m. Lupe Fiasco, free
FRY FEST EVENTS
Friday
Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 300 E. Ninth St., Coralville
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Hayden Fry Way Ceremony
11 a.m.-7 p.m. Hawkeye Trade Show & Tailgate Party
1:30 p.m. Hayden & Friends Panel Discussion
3:30 p.m. Hayden Fry Contests
5:30-6:15 p.m. Hawkeye Pep Rally
Iowa River Landing, East Ninth Street and Quarry Road, Coralville
5:30 p.m. Pep rally