Kansas Athletics Announces Football in February Dates

Football in February Information Hub

LAWRENCE, Kan. — Kansas Athletics and the KU Alumni Association have partnered to bring the Kansas football program, head coach David Beaty and his coaching staff to Jayhawk fans across the state of Kansas for numerous exciting events during the month of February.

The 2015 Kansas ‘Football in February’ events will include a KU Signing Day Party and a Football Fan Fest in Lawrence, as well as stops in Hays, Hutchinson, Topeka, Kansas City and Wichita. 
  
‘Football in February’ begins Wednesday, Feb. 4, with the Signing Day celebration at Abe and Jake’s Landing in Lawrence from 5-8 p.m. Beaty and his KU coaching staff will be in attendance to meet and greet fans, as well as speak to the crowd about the newly-signed Jayhawk class. The Signing Day event is free and will include an appearances by Big and Baby Jay, a photo booth and other KU promotional items.
 
Next up on the ‘Football in February’ schedule is the KU Football Fan Fest Saturday, Feb. 7. The event will take place in Anschutz Pavilion from 4-6:30 p.m. Williams Fund members, football season ticket holders and KU Alumni Association members will be admitted at 4 p.m. (with proof of membership or ticket purchase), while the doors will open at 5 p.m., for the general public.
 
In addition to Beaty and the coaching staff, KU football players both past and present will be in attendance at the Football Fan Fest and will be available for autographs. The event will feature a fun zone, face painter, balloon artists, the KU Band and Spirit Squads, Big and Baby Jay and much more.
 
Football Fan Fest will wrap up in Anschutz at 6:30 p.m., so fans can move next door to Allen Fieldhouse for Kansas women’s basketball’s ‘Jayhawks for a Cure’ game against Oklahoma State at 7 p.m. The Jayhawks will don brand-new white uniforms with pink trim in honor of the event, which benefits Lawrence Memorial Hospital and the KU Cancer Center. Tickets for the ‘Jayhawks for a Cure’ game start at $5 and for every fan in attendance, a $1 will be donated to the ‘Jayhawks for a Cure’ beneficiaries. Upon entrance to Allen Fieldhouse, fans will receive pink t-shirts while supplies last.
 
Following the opening two events, ‘Football in February’ will tour around the state of Kansas primarily for happy hour events, in addition to one luncheon in Hays. All Jayhawk alumni, fans and friends are invited to events along the tour. Beaty, members of his coaching staff and special guests from the athletics department and alumni association will be at every stop. Fans can pick up 2015 commemorative football items and have a chance to win autographed merchandise and tickets.

A full listing of the 2015 Kansas Football in February event details are as follows:
 

2015 Kansas ‘Football in February’
Day/Date City Time Location
Wednesday, February 4 Lawrence 5-8 p.m. Abe and Jake’s Landing
Saturday, February 7 Lawrence 4-6:30 p.m. Anschutz Pavilion
Thursday, February 12 Hays 12 p.m. Smoky Hill Country Club
Thursday, February 12 Hutchinson 5-7 p.m. Prairie Dunes Country Club
Tuesday, February 17 Topeka 5-7 p.m. Ramada Inn Convention Center
Thursday, February 19 Kansas City 5-7 p.m. Sporting KC–Boulevard Members Club
Thursday, February 26 Wichita 5-7 p.m. Larry Bud’s–East Side

Signing Day Party: February 4, 2015
Abe and Jake’s Landing will host an evening celebration from 5-8 p.m. A cash bar and appetizers will be available. Head coach David Beaty, the nine members of his coaching staff and other athletic department officials will attend. There is no charge for this event.
 
Football Fan Fest: February 7, 2015
Held in Anschutz Pavilion–Williams Fund members, football season ticket holders and KU Alumni Association members will be admitted at 4 p.m. (Proof of membership or ticket purchase required) General public will be admitted at 5 p.m. Head coach David Beaty and all nine members of his coaching staff will be in attendance along with current and former KU football players. Autographs will be available, along with a fun zone, face painter, balloon artists, KU Band, Spirit Squad, Big and Baby Jay and much more. There is no charge for this event.
  
Hays: February 12, 2015
A luncheon will be held at the Smoky Hill Country Club, starting at 12 p.m. Head coach David Beaty along with one of his assistant coaches and other athletic department officials will attend. More information on tickets for this event to follow.
 
Hutchinson: February 12, 2015
Prairie Dunes Country Club will host a Happy Hour event from 5-7 p.m. A cash bar and appetizers will be available. Head coach David Beaty along with one of his assistant coaches and other athletic department officials will attend. There is no charge for this event.
 
Topeka: February 17, 2015
The Ramada Inn Convention Center will host a Happy Hour event from 5-7 p.m. A cash bar and appetizers will be available. Head coach David Beaty, all nine members of his coaching staff and other athletic department officials will attend. There is no charge for this event.
 
Kansas City: February 19, 2015
Sporting KC will host a Happy Hour event from 5-7 p.m., in its Boulevard Members Club. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Head coach David Beaty, all nine members of his coaching staff and other athletic department officials will attend. There is no charge for this event.
 
Wichita: February 26, 2015
Larry Bud’s—East Side will host a Happy Hour event from 5-7 p.m. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Head coach David Beaty along with one of his assistant coaches and other athletic department officials will attend. There is no charge for this event.