Arizona Cardinals

Arizona Cardinals to hold mini-fan festival at AWC

May 8, 2023

Yuma, AZ (May 8, 2023) – The Arizona Cardinals are coming to Yuma! 

The community is invited to attend a mini-fan festival at Arizona Western College, featuring meet-and-greets with Cardinals players, cheerleaders, legends, and team mascot Big Red. All AWC staff and students are also encouraged to attend.

•    Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023
•    Time: 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
•    Location: 3C Courtyard, Breezeway, and grassy area at the AWC Yuma Campus, 2020 S. Ave. 8E. A campus map can be found here.

There will be interactive inflatables and games for the whole family to enjoy. The inflatables will be the Cardinals Quarterback Toss, Field Goal Kick, Obstacle Course, and Big Red. The games will include Cardinals cornhole and Connect 4. There will also be tents and tables for giveaways and the Cardinals HR department to share career insight and current opportunities.

AWC will have student volunteers at the event and several tables set up to support AWC’s “Stress Less” event for Finals Week. AWC students will receive Sunshine Bags filled with stress balls, candy, and information about the AWC Health and Wellness Department.

Additionally, AWC students will be providing snacks to attendees while supplies last, including cotton candy, popcorn, and water. AWC will also be hosting an outdoor barbecue in collaboration with Sodexo. Event-goers will be able to purchase food, including burgers, hot dogs, barbecue chicken, coleslaw, lemonade, aguas frescas, and cookies.

The Yuma YMCA will volunteer at the event.

“We are excited to have the Arizona Cardinals Caravan at AWC. We appreciate the Yuma Community and the individuals we serve. Arizona Western College is committed to creating a thriving community that showcases local programming and services. We are thrilled and extend our appreciation to the Yuma community for allowing us the opportunity to serve as their choice for higher education for over 50 years,” said Dr. Nikki Hage, Dean of Students.

“In the future, Arizona Western College hopes to continue our commitment to the Yuma community by providing opportunities to highlight our diverse and transformative community. Arizona Western College is a college for the community and is dedicated to transforming the Yuma community one day at a time.”

The media is invited to attend this event.

Contact: 
Sarah Herman
Strategic Content/Social Media Specialist
Arizona Western College
Sarah.Herman@azwestern.edu
(928) 317-6483

Contact: 
Dr. Nikki Hage
Dean of Students
Arizona Western College
Nikki.Hage@azwestern.edu
(928) 344-7580