University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Eagle Fest Weekend Set for April 17-19
3/19/2015 12:00:00 AM | Football
HATTIESBURG, Miss. -
The Southern Miss Department of Athletics will hold its 2015 Eagle Fest Weekend, April 17-19. However, due to increment weather some events have been rescheduled.
This will mark the second-straight year that the annual Black and Gold Football game will be free of charge to all fans attending the game.
The events include a Future Golden Eagles Football Camp, a Champions Brunch, Black and Gold Carnival on Pride Field, the annual Black and Gold Football game, as well as home Southern Miss baseball and softball games.
The weekend starts Friday, April 17 with the Golden Eagle baseball squad playing host to C-USA foe Florida Atlantic in a doubleheader that begins at 4 p.m., at Pete Taylor Park/Hill Denson Field.
The 4th annual Future Golden Eagles Football Camp will take place from 11 a.m. - 12 noon at M.M. Roberts Stadium with registration beginning at 10:30 a.m., at Gate 1 of The Rock. The camp is free and open to boys and girls ages 4-12 years old. Members of the Southern Miss football coaching staff and team will provide instruction to the children as the campers go through various football drills. Kids participating in the camp will also receive a free ticket to that afternoon's baseball game.
The annual Black and Gold Football game will be held at The Rock beginning at 1 p.m., and admission to the game is free.
Beginning at 2 p.m., Pride Field will be transformed into a carnival of fun for the entire family. Black and Gold Carnival at Pride Field will feature numerous inflatables, food for purchase from Aramark, The Hattiesburg Zoo showcasing live animals, live music, a picture station with Seymour and the Southern Miss Cheerleaders, and interactive games for kids with several of the Golden Eagle teams hosting mini clinics.
At 4 p.m., the Southern Miss baseball team will then play host to Florida Atlantic. The game was moved back from its original 2 p.m., start to accommodate the spring game. Following the baseball game, an autograph session will be held on the field where all children and families are invited on the field to meet and greet the squad.
The weekend's activities will conclude on Sunday with softball will host Middle Tennessee at 6 p.m.
2015 Eagle Fest Weekend
Friday, April 17
4 p.m. - Baseball vs. Florida Atlantic (DH), Pete Taylor Park/Hill Denson Field
Saturday, April 18
10 a.m. - 12 noon - Champions Bruch, Giannini Touchdown Terrace (SOLD OUT)
10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Future Golden Eagles Football Camp registration at M.M. Roberts Stadium for kids ages 4-12 (Free Admission)
11 a.m. - Future Golden Eagles Football Camp at The Rock
12 noon - Gates open for the annual Black and Gold Spring Game
1 p.m. - Black and Gold Spring Game (Free Admission)
2 p.m. - 4 p.m. - Black and Gold Carnival at Pride Field featuring inflatables, food for purchase from Aramark, The Hattiesburg Zoo with live animals, live music, a picture station with Seymour and the Southern Miss Cheerleaders, and interactive games for kids with several of the Golden Eagle teams hosting mini clinics.
4 p.m. - Baseball vs. Florida Atlantic, Pete Taylor Park/Hill Denson Field (meet and greet the baseball team after the game)
Sunday, April 19
6 p.m. - Softball vs. Middle Tennessee, Southern Miss Softball Complex
Monday, April 20
11 a.m. - Softball vs. Middle Tennessee (DH), Southern Miss Softball Complex
