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Rupp Arena Sold Out in 22 Minutes — For a Practice
Big Blue Madness turned 38 this October, and Kentucky fans claimed every free ticket to Rupp Arena in 22 minutes flat.
In Gilmer, Texas, the Sweet Potato Gets Its 89th Parade
The East Texas Yamboree returns to Gilmer this week for its 89th year — a sweet potato festival that outlived the crop and kept the party going.
Free Mums for Everybody: A Fort Worth High School Keeps a Texas Tradition Within Reach
A Fort Worth high school is hosting free mum-making sessions so every student can wear the jingling glory of a Texas homecoming mum.
Gainesville Throws Its 110th Homecoming, and Comedy Comes Back to Gator Growl
UF just celebrated 110 years of Homecoming, and Gator Growl brought comedy back to the stage for the first time since 2012.
Two College Coaches Tipped Their Caps to Friday Night Lights — Literally
When a top-25 college game landed on a Texas Friday night, both head coaches wore high school coaches' caps in tribute to the state's real Friday t...
Madness, Again: Rupp Arena Sells Out for the 38th Big Blue Madness
Kentucky's 38th Big Blue Madness packed Rupp Arena on an early-October Friday night, mascots rappelling from the rafters and all.
Madness, Again: Kentucky Packs Rupp Arena for Its Favorite Night of the Year
Big Blue Madness sold out in 22 minutes and filled Rupp Arena with 20,000 fans — proof the Commonwealth's best tradition is alive and well.
The World's Largest Skillet Is Hot Again: London, Kentucky's Chicken Festival Returns This Weekend
London, Kentucky fires up the World's Largest Stainless Steel Skillet this weekend for the World Chicken Festival — a small-town tradition since 1990.
The Swamp Sold Out Again — and Every Ticket Helped a Neighbor
Florida opened its home season with 352 Community Day in Gainesville — a 19th straight Swamp sellout where every ticket helped a local nonprofit.
The Whole City Shows Up: Trinity–St. X Returns to Louisville Next Friday
Louisville's Trinity–St. Xavier football rivalry returns September 25 — a high school game so big it fills a college stadium.
Texas Is Picking a Capital of Friday Night Lights, and Every Town Gets a Shot
A new statewide celebration is honoring the Texas towns that make Friday nights special — and any community can be nominated.
Big Blue Madness Is Back on a Friday Night, and It's Coming Early This Year
Kentucky set Big Blue Madness for October 2 at Rupp Arena — back on its traditional Friday night, with Fan Fest returning too.
The Circus Is Back: FSU Family Weekend Marks 175 Years of Seminole Spirit
FSU's Family Weekend returns this September with tailgates, a football game, and the beloved Flying High Circus back under a brand-new big top.
Fifty Years of Paddlewheels: Marietta's Sternwheel Festival Hits the Big 5-0
Marietta, Ohio's beloved Sternwheel Festival turns 50 this September, and the boats started arriving on the riverfront days early.