Fan Information

The purpose of this guide is to share information and hopefully answer questions relative to your experience as fan at the Lone Star Football Festival on September 13-14-15, 2012, at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. We are so glad you are planning to join us for what is shaping up to be the event of the year in Division II football!

Advance tickets will be available in the athletic ticket office of each participating team.

Thursday, Sept. 13 (MSU vs. A&M-C, 7 PM):

Friday, Sept. 14 (ENMU vs. UIW, 3:30 PM, Southlake Carroll vs. Temple, 7:30 PM):

Saturday, Sept. 15 (ASU vs. Valdosta, NOON, ACU vs. TSU, 4 PM, WT vs. TAMUK, 8 PM):

Festival Pass (Good for admission all three days):

Parking is available for $10 in Cowboys Stadium lots. Attendants will be accepting cash payments at parking lot entrances. Cowboys Stadium operates about 12,000 parking spaces. A sufficient number of lots will be open beginning two and a half hours prior to kickoff each day. Gates to the stadium will open one and a half hours prior to kickoff each day.

Stadium Entrances

Please be aware that only Gates A, C, and H will be operational for the Lone Star Football Festival. Gate A is located on the North side of the stadium adjacent to the main Ticket Window. Gate C is located on the East end of the stadium, and Gate H is located on the west end of the stadium. Fans will be able to access both sides of the stadium from all three gates. Note: Gate A may be closed for the Friday night game.

Cowboys Stadium has a no re-entry policy that will be in effect at the Lone Star Football Festival. There are a limited number of “smoker’s passes” available at each entrance, allowing smokers to go outside briefly since Cowboys Stadium is a non-smoking facility.

Lodging Options

Out-of-town visitors to the Lone Star Football Festival should consider patronizing official event partners when considering lodging options. Here’s a snapshot of Football Festival partners and any specials being offered during event dates:
                        
Texan RV Ranch… 1961 Lone Star Road, Mansfield, Texas... For reservations, call toll-free 866-348-3978 or 817-473-1666… For information, email info@texanrvranch.com or visit http://www.TexanRVRanch.com... Enjoy a Country Setting with City Convenience!... Located 30 miles to Downtown Dallas or Fort Worth and just 15 miles to Cowboys Stadium… 132 sites (with large BIG RIG pull-thrus), cabin and cottage rentals, new clubhouse, swimming pool, LP gas, showers and laundry, plus free Wi-Fi and a full-service convenience store on site. Click our banner above for more information!
 
Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Arlington/Entertainment District, 1500 Nolan Ryan Expressway, Arlington, Texas… For reservations, call 1-800-321-2211… Fan rate of $169 single, $189 double is available when identifying as part of the Lone Star Conference group and reserving on or before August 17.
                                                           
Crowne Plaza Arlington Suites, 700 Ave. H East, Arlington, Texas… Call 817-394-5000 for reservations… Special Lone Star Football Festival rates available.
 
Hilton Arlington Hotel, 2401 E. Lamar Blvd., Arlington, Texas … Call 817-640-3322 ext. 6606 for reservations… Special fan rate of $129 (includes breakfast buffet) available if reserved by August 31… Complimentary hotel shuttle to/from DFW airport from 7am-11pm.
 
Holiday Inn Arlington NE-Rangers Ballpark, 1311 Wet N Wild Way, Arlington, Texas… Call 800-Holiday for reservations… Special fan/friend/alumni rate of $115 available through August 12.

Merchandise

Football Festival merchandise will be sold at kiosks on both the East and West ends of the Main Concourse Level. Merchandise will include t-shirts, hats, mini helmets and collector’s pins.

Football Festival game programs will be on sale just inside Gates A, C, and H. Programs cost $5 and include rosters, team photos and facts for all 12 teams, updated standings and statistical leaders, information everything from the marching bands to the Harvey Martin Classic, historical facts and figures including information on LSC players in the NFL, as well as feature stories from around the league.

Cowboys Stadium plans to operate at least two (2) concession stands on each side of the stadium, with a plan to increase to four (4) per side as warranted by the crowd. Concession stands will offer an assortment of stadium food and beverages, including beer sales to fans that are at least 21 years of age. The Lone Star Conference encourages fans to drink responsibly so as to prevent harm and protect a positive game environment. Note: Beer sales will cease prior to the Friday night game.

Each of the universities involved with this year’s Lone Star Football Festival will be hosting at least one outing geared toward alumni and friends. Fans should check with their university of choice for a complete list.

Tailgating in Cowboys Stadium parking lots is restricted to designated spaces only. There are tailgating spaces in Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 at Cowboys Stadium. The designated tailgating spaces are located on the perimeter of each parking lot and have a grassy area immediately behind the vehicle parking spot. Tailgating spaces are filled on a first come, first served basis.

All guests wishing to tailgate, including outings organized by any group, must observe the following guidelines. These guidelines have been developed to provide a fair, reasonable and safe tailgating experience for guests. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in the loss of tailgating privileges and ejection from the parking lot.

• Tailgating spaces are for vehicles only. Parking spaces may not be used for tents, grills, chairs or other items.
• Tailgating is defined as the placement of any item on the ground (chairs, coolers, grills, games, etc.)
• Tailgating is only permitted in the grass areas on the perimeter of the parking lots. The maximum area that any single tailgate space may occupy is 9-feet wide and 12-feet deep.
• Tailgating must be confined to the area adjacent to the end of the designated tailgating vehicle parking space.
• Any grass areas beyond the designated tailgating spaces are considered common ground and may be used by other guests.
• Tailgating is not permitted in Lot 3, portions of Lot 5, Lot 8, and Lot 9.
• Tailgating is permitted from the time the lots open and up to two (2) hours following the games.
• All guests must follow the directions and instructions provided by stadium personnel (parking staff, security, police, etc.).
• Dispose of trash in the appropriate receptacles.
• Coals must be disposed of in the designated coal containers located throughout the lots. Do not dump coals or store stoves on the grass, parking areas, under or around vehicles.
• The following items/activities are prohibited: Deep fryers or any oil-based cooking or frying, Open flame fires of any kind (Note: Charcoal or gas cooking is permitted.), Disorderly conduct, Picketing, political campaigning or soliciting/distribution of any kind, Saving parking or tailgating spaces, Weapons and fireworks, Sale of food, beverage, merchandise, etc., Advertising or promoting any third party products (including but not limited to food and beverage products), Amplified sound systems or the use of radios/audio devices at loud levels.

The 2011 Lone Star Football Festival drew an LSC attendance record 24,837 fans to a tripleheader of games, which included Midwestern State defeating Texas A&M-Commerce 63-17 in the Harvey Martin Classic, North Alabama stopping Abilene Christian 23-17, and West Texas A&M using a quick start to top Texas A&M-Kingsville 42-21.