BLOG: Ford Fan Experience

The Ford Fan Experience will once again be jammed packed with activities for everyone in the family during the 2009 CIAA Tournament.  Beginning Thursday, February 26th, the Convention Center will open its doors to all CIAA fans to enjoy games, contests, chances to win prizes, car shows, concerts, celebrity autograph signings, and more!! 

 

And Remember…. IT’S ALL FREE!!  That’s right, the Ford Fan Experience is your chance to see cooking shows with celebrity chefs, B. Smith and G. Garvin, concerts by National Recording Artists, The Steve Harvey Morning Show, The Mo’Nique Show, Yolanda Adams, Funk Master Flex, and the list goes on…. For FREE!!

 

From Thursday through Saturday, the Convention Center will be 3 days of non-stop fun for all who attend, open all day, each day.  Click here for the rundown of events.  See You There!!! 



                                                           

Lodging & Dining

Within walking distance of the Charlotte Bobcats Arena, Charlotte's center city has over 150 restaurants, entertainment and arts venues and 4,100 hotel rooms to suit all tastes and budgets. Visit these two links for more details:

Transportation

Charlotte's brand-new LYNX light all line makes Uptown more accessible than ever! Pair that with the free Gold Rush shuttle, and you've got great ways to get where the action is without using your car.

Click here for more info about Charlotte's transit system.

Parking

Growing cities have growing pains, and Charlotte is no exception! Take a few minutes to plan ahead for your parking needs. Plenty of parking is available within blocks of the Charlotte Bobcats Arena as are free shuttles via the Gold Rush!

Click here for more info about Center City parking.