Pepfest ~ Frisco Texas ~ Jan. 9th, 2015

[bisonfanette]

The email says:
A New INDOOR Venue for the NDSU Pepfest! 8,500 fans will fill the Allen Event Center in Allen Texas!
Jan. 9th, 2015.

[BisonHorns]

Here is the link to buy your pepfest tickets. Only 8,000 this year. Buy now- party later!
http://m.ticketmaster.com/event/0C004D92C75341D7

[ACECON]

The email says:
A New INDOOR Venue for the NDSU Pepfest! 8,500 fans will fill the Allen Event Center in Allen Texas!
Jan. 9th, 2015.
In past years where did they have it? Was it outside?

[BisonBabe]

First year was indoors too small. Last two years have been at Dr Pepper field.

[1998braves64]

How many tickets did they sell for Dr Pepper field? Wasn't it like 10,000??
Sent from Win8 phone on a bullet train from Hillsboro.

[TNbison]

This is showing 4pm-8pm on the Allen Event Center calender.
http://www.alleneventcenter.com/Calendar.aspx?EID=435&month=1&year=2015&day=9&calType=0
It does say that time is subject to change. Anyone remember the time frame from last year?

[BYZEN]

What's the over under on when they run out of booze this year????:facepalm2:

[gumby013]

How many tickets did they sell for Dr Pepper field? Wasn't it like 10,000??
Sent from Win8 phone on a bullet train from Hillsboro.

Correct, so get your tickets now.

[TNbison]

What's the over under on when they run out of booze this year????:facepalm2:

Very likely, new venue so they won't know what hit em.

[TNbison]

Anyone know the policy on Infants? Do they need a ticket?

[Swaghook]

Anyone know the policy on Infants? Do they need a ticket?

I think the ticket price for youth was $10 for ages 3-12 so I would be guessing no ticket needed for under 3.

[NodakBizon]

I know a lot of work goes into planning pepfest, but it is boring, packed and beer lines are ridiculous. Stay at 3rd base (i guess it's called Wild Pitch now) and wait for the people to come back and tell you they should have never left like you told them.

[Jay]

Yep, not going this year. Last year was a shit show.

[bisonridge]

Just bought three tickets. I can either be at a bar and drink or the pep fest and drink, then go to the bar after, seems like a no brainer to me

[gizmo]

I'll probably go to the Pep Fest and I sincerely hope the organizers recognize the problems that happened in the past and fix them.

[CHADSTAUS]

Table for 20 at the Brazilian steakhouse. No pep fest.

[bisonhp330]

just bought three tickets. I can either be at a bar and drink or the pep fest and stand in line for a drink, then go to the bar after, seems like a no brainer to me

fify
ten char

[bisonridge]

fify
ten char
Yes cause at the bar I always get drinks immediately:rolleyes:

[onbison09]

Parking's probably going to be a bitch. I'm not going but about the only place to park is a garage that's a walk away (not a long walk). Get there early. Nice arena but I think Dr. Pepper is a better venue because there's not a lot of room for lines.

[EC8CH]

If they want the pepfest to work...

#1 Have the people at the door taking tickets immediately hand out two beers each as people walk through the door.

#2 Don't run out of beer

[StL Bison Fan]

I don't plan on going. Stood in line for drinks last year because we paid for them when we bought the tics. Missed everything and then when I got to the bar. Ran out.
Loved this done in ft Collins. But this has no band. I don't need to pay 15.00 plus to see thundar and cheer team.
Sherri and I had a talk about this, but alas she is gone.

[Bison bison]

Yeah. This isn't rocket science.

Whats killed me is how much money Dr. Pepper Field lost with slow service or lack of goods.

The average fan would drink six beers or drinks if fast. Instead they probably sell two or three. That's 100k lost.

[SamsRams]

I wanna check out some of the bars near event center but do not plan to attend pep fest.

Planning on throwing an unofficial pep fest in the parking lot next to Ringos/Scruffy Duffys. I have dreamt of a party in that lot since year one. I think the owner is finally on board. He is meeting with property owners today and city council this week. hope it works out

[NDSUSR]

If they want the pepfest to work...

#1 Have the people at the door taking tickets immediately hand out two beers each as people walk through the door.

#2 Don't run out of beer

#3 Have it outdoors. I guess the fireworks bothered a few people last year.

[BYZEN]

I am thinking that the fireworks display in the Allen Center will be Epic.....

Purplish as long as they don't run out of beer

[roadwarrior]

Kind of strange that the hotel (Marriott Courtyard) I made reservations a week ago is across the street from this place.

[Bison 4 Life]

If someone is thinking of going, I bought two tickets this morning and probably have to go pick someone up at the airport in the middle of it so I can't go. I have two tickets that are transferable if someone can take them off my hands.

[tjbison]

I attended my first and last pepfest in 2012

[THEsocalledfan]

I could not figure out the drop off in quality from year 1 and Dr. Pepper, to year 2. Year 1, they had enough servers and lines were not bad. They actually had good beer stands out on the concourses. Plus, the programming was much better with Bentrim and other former stars speaking. Then last year, they half the number of beer lines, and the speakers were not good. Really, really stunk.

Not sure what to do this year. Since with kids, I'll probably go, but I hope the quality is a lot better with easy beer access. With Sherri gone, I am doubtful.

[THEsocalledfan]

So, any drinks included? Seems a bit expensive if no free beer, even if it is only one.

[Bison 4 Life]

So, any drinks included? Seems a bit expensive if no free beer, even if it is only one.

It should be 2, thats been the norm.

[Bison bison]

It says concessions for sale...

[THEsocalledfan]

It should be 2, thats been the norm.

I agree with that, but see zero indication we are getting anything for free for this deal. Further, I just mapped it; it is 12 miles from Dr. Pepper ballpark; a little closer from the actual stadium. Not super convenient. I did buy, but starting to wonder if I was dumb in doing so. Maybe if it sells out, I can sell my tickets.

[Bison 4 Life]

I agree with that, but see zero indication we are getting anything for free for this deal. Further, I just mapped it; it is 12 miles from Dr. Pepper ballpark; a little closer from the actual stadium. Not super convenient. I did buy, but starting to wonder if I was dumb in doing so. Maybe if it sells out, I can sell my tickets.

Me too although my guess is this will run more amoothly becauae of fewer people and better facilities.

[StL Bison Fan]

We have paid for these events at our FBS game pep fests and drinks have not been included
This would be a nice event if you have kids.

[Bison 4 Life]

I think they are shooting for a more controlled version of year1

[StL Bison Fan]

I think they are shooting for a more controlled version of year1

The only thing fun about that was drinking them out of booze. The room was jammed and 100 degrees. We drank outside.

[Bison 4 Life]

The only thing fun about that was drinking them out of booze. The room was jammed and 100 degrees. We drank outside.

So did we. Man that was a nice night. I was in shorts and flip flops. They didnt cap the number of people that year though.

[NDogg44]

I agree with that, but see zero indication we are getting anything for free for this deal. Further, I just mapped it; it is 12 miles from Dr. Pepper ballpark; a little closer from the actual stadium. Not super convenient. I did buy, but starting to wonder if I was dumb in doing so. Maybe if it sells out, I can sell my tickets.

There are actually some decent restaurants in the Allen area. There's place called Top Golf just south of the Allen that is a lot of fun as well. Here's the link: http://topgolf.com/us/allen/

[THEsocalledfan]

We have paid for these events at our FBS game pep fests and drinks have not been included
This would be a nice event if you have kids.
Pretty much why i bought. Just hope they can get it back to 2 year ago quality.

[HerdBot]

I could not figure out the drop off in quality from year 1 and Dr. Pepper, to year 2. Year 1, they had enough servers and lines were not bad. They actually had good beer stands out on the concourses. Plus, the programming was much better with Bentrim and other former stars speaking. Then last year, they half the number of beer lines, and the speakers were not good. Really, really stunk.

Not sure what to do this year. Since with kids, I'll probably go, but I hope the quality is a lot better with easy beer access. With Sherri gone, I am doubtful.

I think it was just too cold.

[IzzyFlexion]

I didn't enjoy last year's very much either. Beer was long gone before I got anywhere near the front of the line.
Based on the multiple posts in this thread, I'll go ahead and do the obligatory........

Last championship.....the Pep Fest may have ---------------- http://blog.heartland.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/homer_jump_the_shark.gif

[bisonfanette]

I know of ppl who went last year (without kids) and they had a great time! Saw a ton of Bison fans, visited with many of them, & they really enjoyed it. Heck, many of us went to Ndsu's homecoming parade to see the band/cheerleaders/floats & way too many politicians. If I've gone all the way to Frisco for a possible Bison 4-Peat... I'll spend the $15. & ck out the "New Venue" for the Pep Fest! Glad they are trying something different, & I hope it wks well!

[onbison09]

There are actually some decent restaurants in the Allen area. There's place called Top Golf just south of the Allen that is a lot of fun as well. Here's the link: http://topgolf.com/us/allen/
DO NOT go to Uncle Julio's. I don't know much that's over honestly but avoid Uncle Julio's. Maybe it's just me, but I had a bad experience.

[thundarsdaddy]

I know of ppl who went last year (without kids) and they had a great time! Saw a ton of Bison fans, visited with many of them, & they really enjoyed it. Heck, many of us went to Ndsu's homecoming parade to see the band/cheerleaders/floats & way too many politicians. If I've gone all the way to Frisco for a possible Bison 4-Peat... I'll spend the $15. & ck out the "New Venue" for the Pep Fest! Glad they are trying something different, & I hope it wks well!

This describes wife and I to a tee!

Having only been able to attend the one Championship, last year(cant go this year), we had an absolute blast at the pep-rally as well as at everything. For me seeing the former Bison players, and me taking pics of a few that are friends so I could post them immediately to facebook, then also just visiting with tons of friends before during and after the rally!!

Thanks Fanette....again!!

[number1bisonfan]

We attended Pepfest last year, and the best part was the fireworks. The program itself seemed a little slow. LOVED 32 Below, hopefully they will be back again this year.

I wish they had more info out there about what kind of activities they will have there, maybe it is early.

We went to the pep rally in Iowa State, and other than the ProSeed hats, it was a bust. Picked up some NDSU swag, but audio setup was horrible, couldn't hear a thing, and no lighting on the speaker.

Would love it if they could bring in some players currently playing, or that have played in the NFL to talk about what playing at NDSU meant to them and helped them get where they are. If not in person, by video or something.

[SDbison]

I will probably go to the pep fest so I can meet others I will likely not see at the bars, tailgate and game. Sad to say I am not expecting much with the pep fest program since the mass departure of Alumni Association employees. Really sucks since you expect things to get bigger and better each year. I wonder why the switch from Dr Pepper Park? How will this smaller indoor venue be better? Will they have more drink stations and/or less expensive drinks? Any free stuff? Interesting speakers or entertainment? I think if this event is a fail all Alumni need to voice their dissappointment.......and the blame should go to the brilliant head of the Alumni Association that for some reason still has his job.

[CAS4127]

We attended Pepfest last year, and the best part was the fireworks. The program itself seemed a little slow. LOVED 32 Below, hopefully they will be back again this year.

I wish they had more info out there about what kind of activities they will have there, maybe it is early.

We went to the pep rally in Iowa State, and other than the ProSeed hats, it was a bust. Picked up some NDSU swag, but audio setup was horrible, couldn't hear a thing, and no lighting on the speaker.

Would love it if they could bring in some players currently playing, or that have played in the NFL to talk about what playing at NDSU meant to them and helped them get where they are. If not in person, by video or something.


I will probably go to the pep fest so I can meet others I will likely not see at the bars, tailgate and game. Sad to say I am not expecting much with the pep fest program since the mass departure of Alumni Association employees. Really sucks since you expect things to get bigger and better each year. I wonder why the switch from Dr Pepper Park? How will this smaller indoor venue be better? Will they have more drink stations and/or less expensive drinks? Any free stuff? Interesting speakers or entertainment? I think if this event is a fail all Alumni need to voice their dissappointment.......and the blame should go to the brilliant head of the Alumni Association that for some reason still has his job.

FRIDAY BISON PEP FEST AND PARTY – JAN. 9, 2015 (http://www.ndsualumni.com/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ndsualumni.com% 2f2015%2fchampionshipfridayevents&srcid=27608&srctid=1&erid=16842523&trid=d1c52d73-0dba-4e6a-88cb-c694c7f2391c) at new indoor venue, Allen Event Center (http://www.ndsualumni.com/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.alleneventcente r.com%2f&srcid=27608&srctid=1&erid=16842523&trid=d1c52d73-0dba-4e6a-88cb-c694c7f2391c)
Join Bison fans in showing support for the North Dakota State Bison Football team as they prepare for their fourth consecutive trip to the NCAA FCS National Championship game!


Pep Fest program with President Dean L. Bresciani, Director of Athletics Matt Larsen, Gold Star Marching Band, Cheer Team, and Thundar.
Surprises will be added soon!
NDSU Bookstore (http://www.ndsualumni.com/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ndsubookstore.c om%2fMerchList.aspx%3fID%3d28305%26full%3d1&srcid=27608&srctid=1&erid=16842523&trid=d1c52d73-0dba-4e6a-88cb-c694c7f2391c) will be onsite selling NDSU merchandise.
PURCHASE PEP FEST TICKET (http://www.ndsualumni.com/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ticketmaster.co m%2fevent%2f0C004D92C75341D7&srcid=27608&srctid=1&erid=16842523&trid=d1c52d73-0dba-4e6a-88cb-c694c7f2391c)

[StL Bison Fan]

For those who have bought tickets... How much was the ticket master charge?

[Bison Gal]

For those who have bought tickets... How much was the ticket master charge?

I bought 4 tickets and total fee to Ticketmaster was $4.33 which equals $1.0825 per ticket.......weird.

[THEsocalledfan]

FRIDAY BISON PEP FEST AND PARTY – JAN. 9, 2015 (http://www.ndsualumni.com/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ndsualumni.com% 2f2015%2fchampionshipfridayevents&srcid=27608&srctid=1&erid=16842523&trid=d1c52d73-0dba-4e6a-88cb-c694c7f2391c) at new indoor venue, Allen Event Center (http://www.ndsualumni.com/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.alleneventcente r.com%2f&srcid=27608&srctid=1&erid=16842523&trid=d1c52d73-0dba-4e6a-88cb-c694c7f2391c)
Join Bison fans in showing support for the North Dakota State Bison Football team as they prepare for their fourth consecutive trip to the NCAA FCS National Championship game!


Pep Fest program with President Dean L. Bresciani, Director of Athletics Matt Larsen, Gold Star Marching Band, Cheer Team, and Thundar.
Surprises will be added soon!
NDSU Bookstore (http://www.ndsualumni.com/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ndsubookstore.c om%2fMerchList.aspx%3fID%3d28305%26full%3d1&srcid=27608&srctid=1&erid=16842523&trid=d1c52d73-0dba-4e6a-88cb-c694c7f2391c) will be onsite selling NDSU merchandise.
PURCHASE PEP FEST TICKET (http://www.ndsualumni.com/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.ticketmaster.co m%2fevent%2f0C004D92C75341D7&srcid=27608&srctid=1&erid=16842523&trid=d1c52d73-0dba-4e6a-88cb-c694c7f2391c)


Are you the surprise?

[bisonmike2]

Are you the surprise?

Worst. Surprise. Ever.

[CAS4127]

Are you the surprise?

Ummm, no!!


Worst. Surprise. Ever.

Ummm, I would I agree it would be.

[MrSnuffleupagus]

I will probably go to the pep fest so I can meet others I will likely not see at the bars, tailgate and game. Sad to say I am not expecting much with the pep fest program since the mass departure of Alumni Association employees. Really sucks since you expect things to get bigger and better each year. I wonder why the switch from Dr Pepper Park? How will this smaller indoor venue be better? Will they have more drink stations and/or less expensive drinks? Any free stuff? Interesting speakers or entertainment? I think if this event is a fail all Alumni need to voice their dissappointment.......and the blame should go to the brilliant head of the Alumni Association that for some reason still has his job.

There is no way that this change in venue could be better than last year (which wouldn't be hard as it was very bad). Those outdoor stadiums were designed for heavy people traffic and selling confessions...not a hotel. It's going to be just as big as a mess, if not more. Then again, they won't have as many people as were there last year most likely. So who knows.

[56BISON73]

WHY would you go to a smaller venue considering the past turn outs?

[MrSnuffleupagus]

WHY would you go to a smaller venue considering the past turn outs?

Anticipating people not returning after last years mess? Smaller Venus, smaller number...appearance of full.

[THEsocalledfan]

WHY would you go to a smaller venue considering the past turn outs?

1 of 2 reasons:

1. Complete chaos at the alumni association
2. The venue promised 100 employees specifically tasked with handing out beers

Base on past experience, I am betting on #1....

Not getting ANYTHING for free based on what they are charging is also very bad form in my book. Just wait, we show up, and it will be $10 a beer for domestic swill.

[MrSnuffleupagus]

Anyone heard of what Illinois St is doing? If anything at all.

[StL Bison Fan]

From their Facebook. Meeting in the bar...

Illinois State University
5 hours ago · Edited ·
UPDATE (6:30 p.m.): Standard rooms in the fan block have just sold out!

Going to Frisco? Get a special rate (and a free parking spot) by booking a room in the ISU fan block at the Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel: http://bit.ly/ISUHotel

We’re planning a special gathering for ISU fans on Friday night in the hotel bar...
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[THEsocalledfan]

Anyone heard of what Illinois St is doing? If anything at all.

Well, first they have a quilting party.

Then, that evening, they do each others hair. (No, Izzy, that does not mean what you think it means...)

Then, in the morning, it is tea with some cookies, and go watch the game.

Then, when it is over, they thank us for buying all the tickets sparing most fans from the bloodbath.

What a great lot of fans they are.

[MrSnuffleupagus]

Well, first they have a quilting party.

Then, that evening, they do each others hair. (No, Izzy, that does not mean what you think it means...)

Then, in the morning, it is tea with some cookies, and go watch the game.

Then, when it is over, in rage, they thank us for buying all the tickets sparing most fans from the bloodbath.

What a great lot of fans they are.

If I see ONE of those ISU fans in our section......I will ask them how they got those tickets.


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[56BISON73]

1 of 2 reasons:

1. Complete chaos at the alumni association
2. The venue promised 100 employees specifically tasked with handing out beers

Base on past experience, I am betting on #1....



Not getting ANYTHING for free based on what they are charging is also very bad form in my book. Just wait, we show up, and it will be $10 a beer for domestic swill.

I Sent an email to the Alumi ass. Asking this question.

[Bison bison]

In a Forum article is was because people commented that the Ballpark got cold last year?

[Ndsu84]

Dr pepper stadium would be the greatest if, 1. we could use the field to mingle and spread out a bit. 2. the beer was as cold as the outside air temp and the hotdogs were warmer. 3. They had some kind of real entertainment. 4. Continue with the fireworks.

They've been getting over 9000, why are they planning for 8500? Would it hurt to plan on 12,000 and only get 11,000? I too would like to know why the chairman hasn't been asked to step aside.

On the other hand, can you imagine them telling 9,000 to meet in the hotel bar?

[BisonTeacher]

Dr pepper stadium would be the greatest if, 1. we could use the field to mingle and spread out a bit. 2. the beer was as cold as the outside air temp and the hotdogs were warmer. 3. They had some kind of real entertainment. 4. Continue with the fireworks.

They've been getting over 9000, why are they planning for 8500? Would it hurt to plan on 12,000 and only get 11,000? I too would like to know why the chairman hasn't been asked to step aside.

On the other hand, can you imagine them telling 9,000 to meet in the hotel bar?

2 words...Royal Crown cola.

[Bison bison]

I don't know why they don't find. A field. 100 portapotties. 20 stock tanks filled with cold beer and ice. And a speaker system with AC DC on repeat.

Oh, and a dunking booth for Gaptooth.

[56BISON73]

In a Forum article is was because people commented that the Ballpark got cold last year?

They are from ND and they complained about the cold?

[Bison bison]

They are from ND and they complained about the cold?

That's what they said...

I thought that Friday evening was relatively comfortable.

[StL Bison Fan]

I don't know why they don't find. A field. 100 portapotties. 20 stock tanks filled with cold beer and ice. And a speaker system with AC DC on repeat.

Oh, and a dunking booth for Gaptooth.
I would pay 15.00 for this.
Was it cold last year? Nope.

[BYZEN]

I don't know why they don't find. A field. 100 portapotties. 20 stock tanks filled with cold beer and ice. And a speaker system with AC DC on repeat.

Oh, and a dunking booth for Gaptooth.

I would gladly throw my shoulder out dunking.... or yes, count us in and do we still get fireworks?

[PlainsBison]

I vaguely remember that last year, after the game, the alumni association sent out an e-mail asking those who attended to fill out a survey on what they would like to see at a future event. I would assume that there were a lot of comments from attendees on the event. However, hard to know what they said and how they were used in setting this year's event up.

[Bison 4 Life]

I vaguely remember that last year, after the game, the alumni association sent out an e-mail asking those who attended to fill out a survey on what they would like to see at a future event. I would assume that there were a lot of comments from attendees on the event. However, hard to know what they said and how they were used in setting this year's event up.

They basically said they didn't want comments about the long beer lines, that was pretty funny

[Tatanka]

Another thing to consider is that the indoor venue will actually be an active venue, meaning it will be in active use before and after our event. Staffing, food supplies, etc., should be more consistent which would suggest higher quality. Not sure about the ballpark but you get the feeling that it wasn't used much if at all in the "winter".
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[Professor Chaos]

Keep in mind that DFW isn't all sunshine and daisies in early January. It's been a gamble to have it outside the last couple years with the potential for even colder weather than we had or frozen/mixed precip.

I'm fine with paying $15 to go, if I get there and it's "meh" I'll make an appearance and leave. Spending $15 on it won't be the worst thing I'll spend my money on down there I'll bet. I'll have plenty of time Thursday night, earlier on Friday, after the pep fest on Friday, and after the game Saturday to hit the traditional "hot spots" and the pep fest gives me an excuse to check out a different part of the metroplex that I haven't seen in the last 3 years.

[gumby013]

Keep in mind that DFW isn't all sunshine and daisies in early January. It's been a gamble to have it outside the last couple years with the potential for even colder weather than we had or frozen/mixed precip.

I'm fine with paying $15 to go, if I get there and it's "meh" I'll make an appearance and leave. Spending $15 on it won't be the worst thing I'll spend my money on down there I'll bet. I'll have plenty of time Thursday night, earlier on Friday, after the pep fest on Friday, and after the game Saturday to hit the traditional "hot spots" and the pep fest gives me an excuse to check out a different part of the metroplex that I haven't seen in the last 3 years.

Go check out Allen's $60M high school stadium.

EDIT: Also Allen just won the Texas 6A D1 championship.

[Professor Chaos]

Go check out Allen's $60M high school stadium.

EDIT: Also Allen just won the Texas 6A D1 championship.
Haha, the one they had to shut down for repairs after two years? http://espn.go.com/dallas/story/_/id/10528972/cracks-force-closure-60m-stadium-allen-texas

[gumby013]

Haha, the one they had to shut down for repairs after two years? http://espn.go.com/dallas/story/_/id/10528972/cracks-force-closure-60m-stadium-allen-texas

The contractors fixed it...and it's still quite the sight.

[bisonmike2]

Haha, the one they had to shut down for repairs after two years? http://espn.go.com/dallas/story/_/id/10528972/cracks-force-closure-60m-stadium-allen-texas

$60 million for 18,000 seats? But Lakes said we can do a 40,000 seat stadium for less than that!

[Bison bison]

Expensive Mexican labor.

[TAILG8R]

On top of the Pep Fest being mediocre last year I don't want to drive 15-20 minutes just to see if it will be better. Being able to walk to the Pep Fest was so much nicer.

[BisonNation11]

Not sure I'm leaving here Friday night...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/24/5a1c035d18cf9e343975e906bdbba26d.jpg

[imabison]

On top of the Pep Fest being mediocre last year I don't want to drive 15-20 minutes just to see if it will be better. Being able to walk to the Pep Fest was so much nicer.

Several years ago when I was in Frisco I was able to attend the pep fest thought it was fun.
Not going this year and see is 20 minutes from Frisco on the tollway, 26 minutes on the free roads just farther to drive.

I think indoors will resolve any cold complaints, and the lines well it will be what it is.
I am not going this year, maybe next year!!!!!

[StL Bison Fan]

The Alumni page said they have sold 2,211 tickets so far. Maybe moving to a smaller venue was smart.

[Swaghook]

That number has not moved in days I'm sure it doesn't auto update with each sale as the sales are through Ticketmaster.

[StL Bison Fan]

Yes, after I thought about it this must be it. Wonder what the surprises are?

[BYZEN]

:praying:
Not sure I'm leaving here Friday night...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/24/5a1c035d18cf9e343975e906bdbba26d.jpg
Is she serving beer at the pep fest? Count me in!!!

[Ndsu84]

I bet I can come up with 50 people who aren't buying pep fest this year. Someone can let us know if is new alumni leader is any good.

[Bison 4 Life]

I bet I can come up with 50 people who aren't buying pep fest this year. Someone can let us know if is new alumni leader is any good.

I'll guarantee whomever it is, they aren't. Although last year's debacle happened under the old group.

[westnodak93bison]

The Colorado State Pepfest get together worked well IMHO.

[BYZEN]

What happened with the sound system at Iowa State???:facepalm2::facepalm2::facepalm2:

[bisonfanette]

Wonder what the surprises are?

Are we thinking a Brock J sort of surprise, or something else? Billy? Marcus? Tatanka?

[BYZEN]

Are we thinking a Brock J sort of surprise, or something else? Billy? Marcus? Tatanka?

Tatanka!!!! THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!!!!!:hide:

[THEsocalledfan]

Are we thinking a Brock J sort of surprise, or something else? Billy? Marcus? Tatanka?

I would think Marcus and Billy being there is very likely when you consider they are both out of the playoffs.

[tjamz]

Talked to Sam Ojuri last night (why do I feel like lakes when I type something like this?) and I know he'll be in Frisco, he didn't indicate whether or not he'll be a direct part of pepfest or not.... I also didn't ask.

[bisonmike2]

Talked to Sam Ojuri last night (why do I feel like lakes when I type something like this?) and I know he'll be in Frisco, he didn't indicate whether or not he'll be a direct part of pepfest or not.... I also didn't ask.

Did you corner him in a bathroom? If so, maybe that's why? :)

[SDbison]

Anybody hear if they have even surpassed 3000 in ticket sales for this event yet? Doubt there will be 5000 in attendance (about half of past years). Thanks to the wreck that is now the Alumni Association, and the stupid idea to move to an indoor venue far away from everyone this will be a FAIL compared to past years. Nice undetermined agenda for the pepfest too.

[StL Bison Fan]

Anybody hear if they have even surpassed 3000 in ticket sales for this event yet? Doubt there will be 5000 in attendance (about half of past years). Thanks to the wreck that is now the Alumni Association, and the stupid idea to move to an indoor venue far away from everyone this will be a FAIL compared to past years. Nice undetermined agenda for the pepfest too.

They updated the agenda. Starts outside, moves inside. Less than 3,500 sold.

http://www.ndsualumni.com/2015/championshipfridayevents

[Trumpster]

One of my friends said that it was sold out, but then I saw a tweet with a link to purchase them. I don't want to go so I'm not going to mention it to them.

[tjamz]

Did you corner him in a bathroom? If so, maybe that's why? :)

No, he initiated the conversation on Twitter actually.

[SDbison]

They updated the agenda. Starts outside, moves inside. Less than 3,500 sold.

http://www.ndsualumni.com/2015/championshipfridayevents Counter says 3,719 tickets sold as ofa few moments ago. If I remember correctly this doesn't update real frequently. Sad to say I am really questioning if its worth it to go to this event. I wanted it to be something special, bigger, more fun, etc., but it is obvious not much was done to make it so. And still don't see enough specifics on the agenda to make it worthwhile. Knowing this event is lacking they could at least assure the giveaway stuff was available to most if not all attending (a button for first 1000 that get there is pathetic). How about a free drink? Maybe get a famous guest speaker worthy of a national championship and attempt at a 4 peat.

[StL Bison Fan]

Counter says 3,719 tickets sold as ofa few moments ago. If I remember correctly this doesn't update real frequently. Sad to say I am really questioning if its worth it to go to this event. I wanted it to be something special, bigger, more fun, etc., but it is obvious not much was done to make it so. And still don't see enough specifics on the agenda to make it worthwhile. Knowing this event is lacking they could at least assure the giveaway stuff was available to most if not all attending (a button for first 1000 that get there is pathetic). How about a free drink? Maybe get a famous guest speaker worthy of a national championship and attempt at a 4 peat.

In iowa I didn't get a hat.it didn't disappoint me too much but if you buy a ticket- have enough. Plus they most likely will hold back buttons to give out at tailgate town. For free. I am going to stick with my plan to eat oysters at the legacy. Most of our friends are heading to their favorite places also.

[BisonNation11]

It is also now known as the Bison Nation Celebration, not Pep Fest any more. Hope this new information helps in your decisions to attend or not. Back to your previously scheduled banter. :biggrin:

[StL Bison Fan]

It is also now known as the Bison Nation Celebration, not Pep Fest any more. Hope this new information helps in your decisions to attend or not. Back to your previously scheduled banter. :biggrin:

Ohhhh. That's different. Gotta think about it...



N.o.p.e.

[Bison bison]

It is also now known as the Bison Nation Celebration, not Pep Fest any more. Hope this new information helps in your decisions to attend or not. Back to your previously scheduled banter. :biggrin:

No. Fricken. Way.

[BisonTeacher]

It is also now known as the Bison Nation Celebration, not Pep Fest any more. Hope this new information helps in your decisions to attend or not. Back to your previously scheduled banter. :biggrin:

Cuz you dont get enough attention? :rofl:

[Wally]

They updated the agenda. Starts outside, moves inside. Less than 3,500 sold.

http://www.ndsualumni.com/2015/championshipfridayevents

Brand new show with lots of special effects!
Free commemorative button to first 1,000 fans!
Free commemorative cup to first 1,000 fans!

I'm taking a pasadena this year. I have a feeling the special effects are going to be a bunch of Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm-Flailing Tubemen


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GznhT__PXs

[TNbison]

It's going to be awesome and you are all going to miss it. (I hope anyways, I'm going)

[BisonHorns]

I go to every single pep fest/bison nation gathering I can. It is a great chance to socialize with fans from all over the nation. In Iowa we randomly sat at a table and it turned out to be Nick Deluca's parents and relatives. Spending the evening at their table was great. The next day during half time we ran into his parents and visited about how he was getting into the game during kicks. Besides going to support the effort the opportunities they create are amazing. We will be there this year and every other time. To each their own I guess. At least we can all agree on attending the game!

[dokhogg]

So how long does the "Bison Nation Celebration" last? This is my first time going to Frisco and not sure what to do. I fly into DFW around 530, by the time get rental car, get to hotel, etc, was planning on going to Scruffy Duffies and Ringo's party. I am worried either one or the other may be at capacity and I will be screwed if I go to the alumni thing and try to do Duffies and Ringos later.

Thoughts?

[SamsRams]

So how long does the "Bison Nation Celebration" last? This is my first time going to Frisco and not sure what to do. I fly into DFW around 530, by the time get rental car, get to hotel, etc, was planning on going to Scruffy Duffies and Ringo's party. I am worried either one or the other may be at capacity and I will be screwed if I go to the alumni thing and try to do Duffies and Ringos later.

Thoughts?

You can to both easily.

[StL Bison Fan]

You can to both easily.

This is correct. I don't see the pep fest being too long. The other thing goes to 2a and is a block party so I'm sure you'll get in. Anywhere you go in Plano will have Bison. Although many are in Frisco, the legacy area in Plano is headquarters (bookstore at the Marriot).

[BisonTeacher]

This is correct. I don't see the pep fest being too long. The other thing goes to 2a and is a block party so I'm sure you'll get in. Anywhere you go in Plano will have Bison. Although many are in Frisco, the legacy area in Plano is headquarters (bookstore at the Marriot).

Didnt we wait around for a while last year for the program to "get started"?

[StL Bison Fan]

Didnt we wait around for a while last year for the program to "get started"?

Yes. I waited in the drink line. Missed the program and when I got up to be served they were out. Good Times.

If this is like Colorado state it will be nice. Although at Colorado we had the Front Fenders and people actually danced.
Mike Fairbarin went with us and sang with the band.

[SamsRams]

Didnt we wait around for a while last year for the program to "get started"?

well the listed time for the program is 730.

[BisonTeacher]

well the listed time for the program is 730.

Kinda my point...listed time isnt always actual from past experience.

[RedRiver]

It sounds like they are ready for us. Over 600 cases of beer and 80 kegs. Brisket and ribs are being cooked right now.

[Bison 4 Life]

6100 tickets sold. Not bad.

[roper1313]

So how long does the "Bison Nation Celebration" last? This is my first time going to Frisco and not sure what to do. I fly into DFW around 530, by the time get rental car, get to hotel, etc, was planning on going to Scruffy Duffies and Ringo's party. I am worried either one or the other may be at capacity and I will be screwed if I go to the alumni thing and try to do Duffies and Ringos later.

Thoughts?

I was on a similar flight last year and we got jammed up in traffic and ended up missing the pepfest. We rolled into legacy area right as the pepfest ended. If everything goes perfect it's possible, but I wouldn't bank on it.


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[BYZEN]

Just talked with some of the players, returning for the pep rally. We are definitely going and then heading to the Towne Square afterwards.

[Bisonville GasMan]

Is this a damned hockey arena?


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[A1pigskin]

Someone needs to post some pics.

[CajunMoon]

Someone needs to post some pics.

If you are by a computer, KFGO is streaming. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-mighty-790-kfgo-am

[bisonforever]

I saw pictures of the pep fest.(didn't attend this year). Cut the crowd in half and you are at a UN_ football game!��

[Kingslayer]

Watched it on kfgo, looked pretty awesome!

[BisonTeacher]

If you are by a computer, KFGO is streaming. http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-mighty-790-kfgo-am

We got an email about this about an hour before hand. I wish they would have sent it out sooner. We missed it.

[roadwarrior]

No problem getting beer this year! In fact the vendors brought it to your seat.

[BisonHorns]

10 out of 10! Our family had an absolute blast. Whole new level.

[roadwarrior]

The best one, and not even close.

[56BISON73]

Who said no one was going to the pep fest? It was packed!

[gumby013]

http://i.imgur.com/Lctwwiv.jpg

[unbison]

Who said no one was going to the pep fest? It was packed!

Same people saying there will be less fans at the game

[THEsocalledfan]

Best pep fest I've been to, by far. Absolutely loved it and easy to get beer.

[thundarsdaddy]

I thought I wouldnt get crabby about not being in Frisco. The chemo is killing the f*cking cancer and that trumps following the Herd to Texas...right? Well wwatchig Dom Izzo LIVE, with that Pepfest going on in the backround, just about killed me...then Izzo just had to say the killer words to Kolpack..."This seems to be the best pepfest ever". Son of a FEMALE DOG!!!! THEN to make it the worst...Izzo interviewed Papa Hardie and Papa Gephardt,(KillDeerBison you reading this shit) talking about how those senior parents get along so good with other friends they have met...YADA-YADA-F*CKING-YADA!!!...I know those people...that was the DAGGER!
So, anyone who didnt take the time to go see the pepfest live, when you had a chance, I dont wanna hear any crying...You had yo chance and blew it!!!

Way to go Bison on a great pepfest, what we could see on TV, and thanks to KFGO for streaming it...it was like 1960's television as you only saw half of it...but WTF, it looked awesome!!!

[Tatanka]

The best one, and not even close.


Concur. Family had a great time.

[56BISON73]

Same people saying there will be less fans at the game

AND the marketing for this event sucked--they didnt plan ahead---they wont have enough vendors--yada yada.

Funny thing was you could barely turn around without bumping in to a beer vendor. No kidding. They had bars set up all around the venue concourses. Then they had vendors walking the concourse selling beer like a ball game. Then had vendors walking the main arena floor and working the aisles in between the sections. These people knew what they were doing!

[Tatanka]

Minor suggestion would have been to set up a TeamMakers registration booth. And the DJ was great when not getting talked over by the gemoke with the mic before things got started
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[GRAFTONBISON]

Our family had a great time. Got to enjoy a couple beers brought right to our seats. What a way to start the weekend!

Can't wait till tomorrow.

[Christopher Moen]

It was AWESOME!!!

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/09/ef2bfb9e5dfe5d6d8fd86a4fe2447c00.jpg

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[LITTLEGUYSINGREEN]

Best pep fest I've been to, by far. Absolutely loved it and easy to get beer.


Better than the first one? I had a blast at the first one, had that mosh pit/rock concert feel to it.

[BisonEngrGirl]

This was WAY better than previous years. The choice of venue was perfect for the most part, parking was easy, and you could get food and drinks quickly. The closer quarters made for a more engaging program. Great job to those that put this together.


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[bisonfanette]

It was great! Our group loved it! Hats off to those who put on such a fun event! Then we went to the block party. Easy to take it all in! May be a bit late for tailgating tho! Have fun at 8 & go bison!

[bisonfanette]

Thunders daddy, this is a tough time 4 u but we know u will be cheering like crazy from hm! Hang in there & remember. . . U will b going to Missoula!!! Thinking of you!

[A1pigskin]

Same people saying there will be less fans at the game

Looked packed.....

[onbison09]

AND the marketing for this event sucked--they didnt plan ahead---they wont have enough vendors--yada yada.

Funny thing was you could barely turn around without bumping in to a beer vendor. No kidding. They had bars set up all around the venue concourses. Then they had vendors walking the concourse selling beer like a ball game. Then had vendors walking the main arena floor and working the aisles in between the sections. These people knew what they were doing!
Can't remember where I heard this from, but I heard if they ran out of beer, they would've had to given NDSU a huge refund. Is that true?

[Loud and Proud Bison fan]

The news in Fargo stated, "Economic impact for Allen TX holding the Pep Rally was over $500K"

[Ndsu84]

A bit of a slap in the face for the Frisco Mayor. I'm sure we wouldn't care if they came to fargo for a game but held their celebrations in GF.

[Tatanka]

Similar venue in Frisco was hosting a hockies game. I'm sure there's no hard feelings. Frisco still gets about a $5million shot in the arm.

[THEsocalledfan]

I went to the hockey game at the Allen events center last night. I got congratulated by everyone, and all the employees were blown away by how many folks we had there. They stated it was the largest, by far, private party they'd ever hosted.