NORMAL, Ill. – Fifteen local food vendors will be featured at the 12th-annual Taste of Redbirds, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 17 at Horton Field House, prior to the Illinois State versus Bradley men's basketball game on Doug Collins Court at Redbird Arena.
This year's Taste of Redbirds will take place from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., followed by the I-74 Rivalry game against Bradley – for the Retro Game – at 4 p.m.
Admission to the Taste of Redbirds is free, but $1 tickets for food and beverages (while supplies last) will be available for purchase at the event. Advance food tickets will be on sale at ISU's Jan. 7 men's basketball game against Drake. All proceeds benefit Illinois State's Weisbecker Scholarship Fund.
Participating local vendors include: Alexander's Steakhouse, Avanti's Italian Restaurant, Bandana's Bar-B-Q, Beer Nuts, Buffalo Wild Wings, Cherry Berry Self-Serve Yogurt Bar, D.P. Dough, Denny's Doughnuts and Bakery, Edible Arrangements, Famous Dave's, It's Poppin!, Joe's Station House, Moe's Southwest Grill, Reality Bites, and Times Past Inn. Beer will also be sold for $3 per cup; however, tickets will not be accepted for purchasing beer.
Additionally, kids have the chance to experience Reggie's Fun Zone, located in Horton Field House, which includes inflatables by Fun on the Run, a rock climbing wall from Upper Limits, and face painting by The Zoo Lady. Fans will have the opportunity to purchase Redbird gear at the Taste from The Alamo II. The ISU pep band will cap off the event with a performance just before 3:30 p.m.
Like last year, fans will be asked to enter the Taste of Redbirds through gates one and four of Hancock Stadium. The gates are located on the west side of Hancock Stadium, attached to Horton Field House.
For more information on the Taste of Redbirds, please call (309) 438-3803. Tickets for the Bradley at Illinois State game can be purchased online by clicking here, by phone at (309) 438-8000, or in person at the ISU Athletics Ticket Office.
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