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December 8, 2003 Boilermakers to celebrate Blockbuster basketball with FanFestWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University Boilermaker fans are invited to Indianapolis on Saturday (12/13) to share an afternoon of activities before the women's and men's basketball teams play in the annual Blockbuster basketball doubleheader. Prior to the games, Purdue officials will sponsor FanFest, a variety of activities and entertainment from 2—5 p.m. in Conseco Fieldhouse. FanFest is free and open to the public. At 4 p.m. the Purdue women will tipoff against UCLA, followed at 6:30 p.m. when the Purdue men face Central Michigan. FanFest highlights include: • Photo opportunities with Santa and the Boilermaker Extra Special train; • Children's activities, including face painting and carnival games; • Special appearances by Purdue mascots, Pete and Rowdie; • Performances by the Purdue Pep band and cheerleaders; and • Refreshments. The first 250 families to arrive will receive a free Purdue Christmas ornament. Tickets for the Blockbuster basketball games are $25, $15 and $10. For basketball ticket information or to place an order, call (765) 494-3194 or 1-800-497-7678. Writer: Jesica Webb, (765) 494-2079; jwebb@purdue.edu Source: Geni Greiner, director of special events at (765) 496-6911, ggreiner@purdue.edu Purdue News Service: (765) 494-2096; purduenews@purdue.edu Related Web sites:
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