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2008 CIAA Ford Fan Experience

GOSPEL SOULABRATION THURSDAY
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Doors open at 2pm

2 p.m.: WPEG Live Remote
3 p.m.: Kick off with Special Guests & a performance by John P. Kee – Center Court
3:30 p.m.: Ford Presents West Charlotte and Harding High School Band Face Off– Center Court
5 p.m.: Cooking Show – The Taste of Food Lion Super Stage
6-8 p.m.: Gospel Choir Competition – VIBE Soundstage
8 p.m.: Gospel Comedian – Rod “Rod of God” Allison – VIBE Soundstage
8:15 p.m.: National Gospel Recording Artist CECE WINANS – VIBE Soundstage

FUNKY FRESH FRIDAY
Friday, February 29, 2008
Doors open at 5:30am

6-10 a.m.: STEVE HARVEY Morning Show Live with National Artist – VIBE Soundstage
10:00 a.m.: Cooking Show with B. Smith – The Taste of Food Lion Super Stage
11 a.m.: Def Jam Artist STEPH JONES – VIBE Soundstage
12-2 p.m.: “Next Big Thing” Local Talent Showcase – VIBE Soundstage
2 p.m.: Cooking Show with G. Garvin – The Taste of Food Lion Super Stage
3:00 p.m.: Hoop Magicians – Center Court
4:00 p.m.: Performance by Sony Recording Artist THE CLIPSE and Jim Jones
4:30 p.m.: Def Jam Recording Artist FABOLOUS – VIBE Soundstage
5 p.m.: Cooking Show with Marvin Woods – The Taste of Food Lion Super Stage
6:00 p.m.: Def Jam Artist SMALL WORLD – VIBE Soundstage
6:30 p.m.: Def Jam Artist STEPH JONES – VIBE Soundstage
7:00 p.m.: Def Jam Recording Artist CHINGY – VIBE Soundstage
7:30 p.m.: Def Jam National Recording Artist THE DREAM – VIBE Soundstage

SUPERSTAR SATURDAY
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Doors open at noon

12:15 p.m.: Samaritan’s Feet Shoot for Shoes with Mugsy Bogues – Center Court

1 p.m.: Cooking Show with G. Garvin – The Taste of Food Lion Super Stage
2 p.m.: Ford Presents – Sony Recording Artist LYFE JENNINGS – VIBE Soundstage
2:30 p.m.: Def Jam Recording Artist RICK ROSS
3 p.m.: Cooking Show with Marvin Woods, B. Smith & Commissioner Kerry – The Taste of Food Lion Super Stage
4:00 p.m.: American Cancer Society Presents “Spoken Word” with Mike E. – VIBE Soundstage

4:45 p.m.: Def Jam Recording Artist CHRISETTE MICHELLE – VIBE Soundstage

5:30 p.m.: McDonald’s Presents RAHEEM DEVAUGHN – VIBE Soundstage

6:30 p.m.: Ford Presents – Sony Recording Artists TIFFANY EVANS, BOW WOW & OMARION VIBE Soundstage



Open ALL Day, EACH Day: Ford Car Display, Taste of Food Lion Cooking Stage, Bank of America Biz Street, Alltel Fun Zone, Best Buy Area, Colgate Dental Van, Geico Area, Lowe’s Display, Marine Corps Chin-Up Challenge, McDonald’s Area, Navy Accelerate Your Life™ Experience, Time Warner Hi-Def. Lounge, Dirty South Customs Car Show, WPEG/WBAV Booth, WJZY Booth, Carolina Medical Systems Health Fair

(Times & events subject to change)



Free Admission. Open to the Public.

February 28 – March 1, 2008 – Charlotte Convention Center




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Marines Chin Up Challenge
How many Chin Ups can you do? Well the Marines are challenging you to the 2008 Marines Chin Up Challenge. CLICK HERE to find a Marine Chin Up Challenge location near you.
Also, check out the Marines Chin Up Challenge at the CIAA Ford Fan Experience Friday, February 29 at 4pm, and Saturday, March 1 at 2:30pm.