August 12, 2004

Alumni Association Bronco Bash Tailgate Parties Kick Off Sept. 4

It’s a new season for the nationally ranked Bronco football team and for the action-packed Bronco Bash tailgate parties, hosted by the Boise State University Alumni Association. The first Bronco Bash tailgate party will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4, preceding the University of Idaho vs. Broncos game at 6:05 p.m. The season opener Bronco Bash is sponsored by Farmers and Merchants State Bank. Bronco Bash tailgate parties begin two hours before every home game in the parking lot of the Alumni Center, 1173 University Drive, across from Bronco Stadium. Enjoy free admission, music from Citadel radio stations, entertainment, Bronco prizes and other festivities. Kids of all ages can enjoy face painting and a visit from Buster Bronco and the Boise State cheerleaders. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Aramark Catering in partnership with Stein Distributing and Texas Roadhouse. Bronco Shop merchandise will be for sale, and blue and orange attire is encouraged at all Bronco Bash parties. Mark your calendar for the whole season of Bronco Bash parties: Saturday, Sept. 4. Farmers and Merchants State Bank Bronco Bash, 4-6 p.m. University of Idaho vs. Broncos Friday, Sept. 10. Liberty Mutual Bronco Bash, 6-8 p.m. Oregon State vs. Broncos Friday, Sept. 24. Syringa Bank Bronco Bash, 6-8 p.m. Brigham Young University vs. Broncos Saturday, Oct. 2. Homecoming Round Up! 3-6 p.m. Courtyard by Marriott Bronco Bash, Student Alumni Association Chili Feed and alumni reunions; Southern Methodist University vs. Broncos Saturday, Oct. 23. Southwest Airlines Bronco Bash, 4-6 p.m. Fresno State vs. Broncos Friday, Oct. 29. Bronco Bash, 4-6 p.m. University of Hawaii vs. Broncos Saturday, Nov. 20. NelNet Bronco Bash, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Last home tailgate party, Louisiana Tech vs. Broncos This season the Alumni Association will also host a Bronco Bash on-the-road tailgate party in Reno, Nev., for the Nov. 27 away game vs. University of Nevada-Reno. For reservations and information for the Reno game contact the Boise State Alumni Association at 208 426-1698 or  visit the Alumni Association Web site at http://alumni.boisestate.edu . -30- Contact: Lee Denker Alumni Association (208) 426-1698 ldenker@boisestate.edu  Media Contact: Pat Pyke communications and marketing (208) 426-1987 ppyke@boisestate.edu