The eyes of the NFL will turn to Canton, Ohio, as it is Pro Football Hall of Fame week.
Four immortals, four names who gave their all in their time as NFL players, will enter the Olympus of the sport of the ovoid ball. Fans and enthusiasts of this sport will have it all this week, from the Balloon Classic to the enshrinement ceremony.
Fan Fest, concerts and drones: The new and the essential
- Between July 25 and August 4, fans can enjoy good food, FanFest, concerts, and an exhibition game between the Detroit Lions and Los Angeles Chargers.
- Food trucks, autographs and selfies with football legends, but most of all the Fan Fest ’25 presented by Meijer, a free four-day party on the grounds of the Hall of Fame
- There will be interactive activities, additional podcasts, and a whole experience for the attendee
- The Drone Light Show also returns, now with 500 drones lighting up the sky during the Balloon Classic on July 25 and 26 at the Kent State University campus
- The youngest will play flag football in what has been dubbed the Gold Jacket Classic, as well as the Soaring Soiree, a VIP evening experience within the ballooning event.
Key dates for the 2025 Enshrinement Festival
Friday, July 25:
- Balloon Classic: Balloon Launch and Night Drone Show.
- Hall of Fame Museum: Open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 26:
- Balloon Classic: From 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., with fireworks.
- Up, Up & Away 5K: Race with hot air balloons as a backdrop.
- Hall of Fame Museum: Open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 27:
- Balloon Classic.
- Hall of Fame Museum: Open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Tuesday, July 29:
- Play Football Skills Camp: Sports activities for children.
- Hall of Fame Museum: Open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 30:
- Play Football First Play: 3-mile human chain passing the ball.
- Hall of Fame Museum: Open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 31:
- Fan Fest Game Day: From 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on campus.
- Hall of Fame Game: Chargers vs. Lions at 8 p.m.
Friday, August 1:
- Hall of Famer Walk & Photo Op: 10:55 a.m.
- Fashion Show: Show with 3,000 attendees.
- Gold Jacket Dinner: Golden Jacket Presentation.
- Fan Fest Community Day: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, August 2:
- Grand Parade: At 8 a.m. with balloons, bands and floats.
- Enshrinement Ceremony: At 1 p.m. with Gates, Sharpe, Allen and Allen.
- Autograph Session: From 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Fan Fest Jerzee’s Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, August 3:
- Unscripted & Tailgate: Intimate Conversations with the New Inductees.
- Concert for Legends: Nickelback with Mitchell Tenpenny at 7:30 p.m.
- Fan Fest Battle of the Bands: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Monday, August 4:
- Bluecoats: Innovations in Brass: Closing concert at Tom Benson Stadium.
All that remains is to go to the place and enjoy it. It will be a nice experience.
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